NorthPoint Church

Church: NorthPoint Church 

Job Title: Community Center Lead (Full-Time, Salaried)

Job Location: Johnston, Iowa 

Why this is a great opportunity: This is a rare opportunity to launch and lead a brand-new ministry initiative in a thriving and growing church. NorthPoint’s new Community Center (learn more about the Cultivate Initiative here) will open the doors of our facilities to the community throughout the week: creating a hub for families, students, and community members to connect, grow, and experience the love of Jesus in practical ways. With a supportive leadership team, conviction in community outreach, strong resources, and a community eager for connection, the right leader will have the chance to shape something new from the ground up and make a lasting impact in Johnston and the Des Moines metro area.

Position Overview: The Community Center Lead will lead the vision, operations, and programming of NorthPoint’s Community Center. This leader will develop systems, create partnerships, oversee staff and volunteers, and ensure that the center lives out NorthPoint’s vision of cultivating communities of grace and truth. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on management to create a safe, welcoming, and vibrant environment for the community and church alike.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Vision
• Develop and implement a comprehensive vision and strategic plan for the community center, aligning with NorthPoint Church’s mission and the goals of the Cultivate Initiative.
• Ensure that all activities and programs within the center reflect NorthPoint's values and commitment to creating space for everyone to experience the grace and truth of Jesus.
• Identify and foster partnerships with community organizations, schools, and other relevant groups to maximize the center's impact.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a diverse range of programs and activities that cater to the needs and interests of various segments of the community.
• Operational Management
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the community center, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment.
• Develop and manage the center's budget, including revenue- generation strategies and expense control.
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for the effective and efficient operation of the center.
• Coordinate the scheduling and utilization of various spaces within the center, including the café, indoor play space, meeting rooms, and activity areas.
• Staff & Volunteer Leadership
• Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor community center staff.
• Develop and manage a volunteer program to support the center's operations and programs.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment for staff and volunteers.

Job Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., non-profit management, community development, social work, education) is preferred, or equivalent experience.
• A strong personal faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to the mission and values of NorthPoint Church.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a community center, non-profit organization, church, or similar setting.
• Experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Strong operational management and budgeting skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse groups of people.
• Experience in staff and volunteer management.
• Passion for serving the community and creating welcoming and impactful spaces.
• Self-starter and creative, with the ability to partner with others.
• Understanding of the goals and objectives of the Cultivate Initiative.

Benefits and Pay:

• Pay is very competitive and commensurate with experience and education
• Benefits include: 
• 4 Health Insurance options to choose from
• Optional Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Matching Program (Up to 6% 403b match)
• Generous PTO
• Sabbatical after 5 to 7 years of service
• Cell Phone Plan Coverage
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

About the Community: Johnston, Iowa is a northwest suburb of Des Moines with a population of approximately 25,000. It is a highly desirable community to live in due to a small-town feel, great schools, affordable cost of living (with a Cost of Living Index of 86.6), and it’s also a quick 20-minute drive to downtown Des Moines (which boasts a population of more than 630,000 people). 

Des Moines is the home of the renowned Iowa State Fair, the Iowa Cubs baseball team (the AAA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs), a large-scale Downtown Farmers’ Market, and lots of shops and restaurants to enjoy your leisure time. In the Des Moines area you’ll have access to 800+ miles of biking trails, many locations for camping/kayaking/boating/hiking/fishing, and private and public golf courses. 

It is regarded as one of the best places in the United States to raise a family and is a great place to call home, serve, and invest in the lives of those far from Jesus.

**N8 Solutions has been retained to help NorthPoint Church fill this position. Please direct all inquiries about the role and/or church to: info@n8leader.com.**