Retail and Community Engagement Manager

Bring innovation and creativity that reinvigorates the ministry at our Ringwood East shop front by enabling a greater connection between New Community Church and the local community through the Op Shop.......

• Part Time Negotiable

ABOUT THE CHURCH

New Community Ringwood is a vibrant community church based in Ringwood, Melbourne and is a member of the Baptist Union of Victoria. It has an enthusiastic team of 12 staff members working together to lead a large and growing community. New Community Ringwood has grown significantly in the past 20 years starting as a church plant and growing to over 500 people. One of the defining features of New Community Ringwood is the passion to serve the local community which includes a tradition where our whole gathered church disperses on Sundays every 8 weeks to engage in local projects.

Please visit our website here to find out more.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We are seeking a person who will bring innovation and creativity that reinvigorates the ministry at our Ringwood East shop front by enabling a greater connection between New Community Church and the local community through the Op Shop. It will involve revitalising the existing retail operation to ensure a successful shop with sustainable profitability that in turn brings God’s love to the wider community

It is envisioned the person will

• Bring innovation and creativity to the overall use of the Railway Ave shop front.
• Revitalise the retail strategies currently employed in the ministry
• Lead and equip a team of employed and volunteer staff to serve the local community
• Increase the presence of the Church and its ministries in this location.
• Create pathways for pastoral care, discipleship and connection with local people.
• Oversee a ministry that generates sustainable income to fund Community Engagement Programs.

ABOUT THE PERSON

The Retail and Community Engagement Manager will have retail management experience and an understanding of the unique nature of op shop work showing excellent relational, organisational and administrative skills and an ability to lead and motivate teams of volunteers and paid staff.

This candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the key issues affecting the well-being and participation in society of low-income and disadvantaged people. This person will be or will become a committed part of New Community and be passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus with others.

Applicants will have

• Retail experience
• A heart for Jesus and passion for serving the poor and marginalised.
• A love for people and ability to inspire others
• Demonstrated creative, innovative leadership skills
• High energy visionary who will naturally lead and drive a strategy
• Savvy in Finance, IT and Social Media
• A current Police Check and Working with Children Check.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU.

This is an amazing opportunity to lead and refresh an established Ministry in collaboration with a team and a healthy church community that has a broad reach. There is excellent personal support and input available from a strong staff team that will help you grow in this role. Hours per week can be flexible depending on the successful candidate’s needs.

TO APPLY

If you feel you may have a sense of calling and feel a desire to serve the local community then this could be just the role for you.

Please apply clearly including

1. Your availability
2. Your resume

Expressions of interest will be kept in confidence and can be directed to Andrew Boutros 0418755711.