Jobs & Internships

Job Description

Following Jesus isn’t just an event on Sunday but a way of life. We believe one of the important first steps in being deeply formed in the way of Jesus is engagement in the local church. Our heart is to see people go from attendees on Sunday to engaged participants in the mission of Fairfax Church.

The Data Insights & Development Director will help accomplish the mission and vision of the church through attention to detail, data management, report building and the implementation of effective systems. Consistent and accurate reporting of data insights will empower our departments and leadership team to make informed strategic decisions about strategy and vision. The development of better and more efficient processes and systems will help our team better love our neighbors and connect people to environments where life change happens.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Pastor of Discipleship and Engagement to develop, configure, manage data and influence relational information strategies that meet Fairfax Church ministry and department needs.
• Learn and help Organize our Touchpoint Database alongside our Data Administrator and Pastor of Discipleship and Engagement
• Develop workflows to automate organizational processes
• Configure Touchpoint to intake, analyze and display church participation data to improve the daily functions and relationships for Fairfax Church and support department staff.
• Create reports and dashboards
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and procedures on Touchpoint system additions and changes
• Assess current and projected database functionality and make recommendations
• Provide training documentation and guidelines for end users as needed
• Maintain knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices for church management software (ChMS)
• Partner with the Communications team further developing our church app and website functionality with our (ChMS)

Qualifications

• Align with the vision, values, and overall mission of Fairfax Church.
• Bachelor’s Degree IT discipline (CS, MIS, DBMS) or equivalent experience preferred
• SQL experience preferred
• Teachable – has the humility and open mindedness to learn
• Organizational & planning skills – able to plan and coordinate logistics for multiple projects.
• Detail-oriented – able to pay close attention to detail when working with spreadsheets, documents, and written communications.
• Technical Skills – proficient with computers, spreadsheets, and database management.
• Writing Skills – ability to express yourself clearly through written communication.
• Interpersonal Skills – able to listen and communicate effectively in one on one or small group formats.
• Strategizing – has a mindset for continuously developing new strategies to further the mission of the ministry and church.
• Teamwork – able to work well and collaborate with others

To Apply, email resume and cover letter to valerienolan@fairfax.cc

Year One

In year one, you will rotate through the various ministries of the local church (kids, youth, music, admin, etc.) giving you robust local church experience.

Years Two and Three

In years two and three, you will specialize in one of these ministry areas. This valuable, hands-on training experience is coupled with a specialized year-round class schedule from one of our partner universities and a ministerial licensing program.

Benefits

Your benefits included in the Trellis program are: tuition & books, housing, coaching from your hub church, and 3 years of full-time ministry experience.

Requirements

• Considering a career in vocational church ministry or leadership
• Nearing the end or has recently completed undergraduate degree
• Able to agree to and sign the Staff Covenant and Expectations document

Ministry Area of Choice

Based on individual interests and the changing needs of departments.

• Children’s Ministry
• Local & Global Outreach
• Student Ministries
• Community Care
• Hospitality & Coffee Shop
• Discipleship & Engagement
• Worship
• Communications
• Production