By the time you read this, I will be in my new position for a month. I’m writing this toward the end of my second week. Most of my time so far has been spent getting settled in my office, attending lots of meetings to get up to speed on current tasks, and brainstorming all the potential things I could tackle.
A few folks have asked me what exactly my job entails. Broadly, I am responsible for translating our mission and vision into clear goals, plans, metrics, and outcomes across church systems and ministries. More specifically, my job description includes:
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oversight of personnel matters (non-ministerial)
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volunteer coordination
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oversight of financial activity
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administrative support for fundraising and development efforts
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support for programming, as needed
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evaluation of our existing ministries to assess program outcomes, equity, and community impact
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Lead weekly staff meetings and other leadership trainings, as needed
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Other tasks as assigned by the Co-Ministers.
In my experience, that last bullet point can eat up a lot of time! I think we have a strong team in the office, but we will all need some time to iron out exactly how those amorphous “other tasks” get divided up. I appreciate your grace, patience, and kindness as we get into a flow. My big picture goal is to create an organizational chart that clearly outlines who to contact when you need something. Stay tuned!
One important piece for you to know is that I will be taking over accounts receivable. That means I will have access to your pledge data. My promise to you is to handle that information with the same sensitivity, confidentiality, and care that Catherine Cake has shown.
I look forward to having lots more to share with you in the future. It is a true blessing and gift to be part of this community as always and in this new role. Be well, church family.
Lindsey Telg