Other Details

• Community Closet:
  • Oversee the ongoing development and execution of the Community Closet.
  • Facilitate donation opportunities through REH and other churches.
  • Develop relationships with businesses and nonprofits who might be interested. in supporting the closet through donations or be present at the closet with resources.
  • Work with volunteers to oversee inventory and closet ministry, such as prayer.
• Outreaches:
  • Work with staff in the development of community outreaches; oversee some initiatives.
  • Execute outreaches and initiatives, such as Costumes & Candy, Easter Outreach, Toy Drives, Food Drives, Back to School drives, etc.
• Partnerships
  • Facilitate and lead the ongoing ministry at the Bowery, and develop a team to volunteer on our scheduled weeks.
  • Oversee the ongoing development of REH’s involvement in Care Portal.
  • Communicate and work with local neighborhood organizations like Union Settlement to execute occasional collaborative events and quarterly events such as Cash Mobs.

• Oversee Community Groups (CG) and leaders by resourcing and meeting with CG leaders.
  • Send a weekly CG study guide.
  • Assist Senior Pastor with registration and communications with CG leaders and participants.
  • Plan, organize and oversee 3-4 CG events/ministry year.
• Assist diaconate to coordinate care as needed, both through community groups and external partnerships.
• Occasionally lead training or teaching initiatives (classes).
• Preach Sunday morning services occasionally.
• Work with the REH Session, and other leaders, in the development of regular men’s, women’s, and single’s ministries.
• Assist with writing and development of ongoing resources and content for congregants, such a devotionals, articles, and more.
• Maintain a highly visible presence in worship services and congregational events.

• Assist with “upfront” participation on some Sundays, including leading congregational prayer announcements, and possibly occasional preaching.
• Additional task from Senior Pastor and session, as needed.

• Spanish conversant.
• Must embrace Redeemer’s vision and have a gospel-oriented heart for New York City and especially East Harlem.
• Candidates must be aligned with core theological principles of Redeemer and the Presbyterian Church of America, including the Westminster Standards (Confession of Faith, the Larger and Shorter Catechism).
• Excellent communication with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Theology degree, MA or MDiv preferred; must be willing to move toward Ordination in the PCA or be licensed to preach.
• Some experience working with internal or external community within a church context.
• Experience in community engagement and pastoral care.
• Work hours are generally flexible yet must be available for some evenings and weekend meetings, as well as work on Sundays.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills: the ability to deal with demanding and challenging people and adapt to changes and maintain professionalism during crises or any unexpected situations.
• Must be a team player.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set; experience and training; licensure, certifications, and ordination; and other organizational needs.