Chief Operating Officer

For over 25 years G&A Partners has been helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses take better care of their employees and enjoy a higher quality of life by providing proven HR solutions and technology. G&A Partners client is a faith based organization is currently seeking a Chief Operating Officer to join its team in Humble TX.

Summary

The COOs primary purpose and responsibility are to lead and manage day-to-day church operations drive strategic initiatives and foster a collaborative high-performance work culture. Reporting directly to the Senior Pastor the COO will play a critical role in overseeing financial management administrative affairs human resources facility management marketing and other special projects.

GENERAL

• Regularly attend Church services and bible study.
• Supports church in financial endeavors (tithes and offerings etc.)
• Be early and prepared for all scheduled and vital meetings.
• Establish and foster exemplary relationships with 1st Family Staff/non-staff workers church membership business partners and the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

LIAISON TO SENIOR PASTOR

• Church administrative and ministerial staff.
• Church membership.
• Businesses civil government and the community at large.
• Assist the Senior Pastor in his relationships with architects contractors and others involved in building remodeling and equipping church facilities.
• Provide information concerning church operations fiscal budgets financial trends staff performance facility management and marketing.

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

• Develop and oversee the churchs 3-5 year strategic plan in collaboration with the Senior Pastor and senior leadership.
• Lead strategy development and ensure alignment with the churchs mission vision and guiding principles.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

• Direct the churchs day-to-day operations including financial management human resources facility management marketing and administrative functions.
• Ensure operational excellence efficiency and effectiveness across all departments.

MINISTRY ACCOUNTABILITY

• Provide oversight and accountability for ministry staff and leaders to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Implement systems and processes to track and evaluate ministry performance.

FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT

• Manage the churchs financial health by overseeing budgeting forecasting and financial reporting.
• Ensure proper stewardship of church resources and compliance with financial policies.

HUMAN RESOURCES & STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Oversee human resources functions including recruitment performance management staff development and enrichment.
• Foster a team-oriented and relational work environment that promotes staff satisfaction and high performance.

FACILITY AND ASSET MANAGEMENT

• Oversee the maintenance and operations of church facilities ensuring they are safe welcoming and well-maintained.
• Manage special projects related to facility improvements and expansions.

TRUSTEE BOARD RECRUITMENT & DEVELOPMENT

• Lead strategy development for the recruitment onboarding and development of the Trustee Board.
• Ensure trustees are equipped with the necessary resources and training to fulfill their responsibilities effectively.
• Foster strong collaboration between the Trustee Board Senior Pastor and church leadership.

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

• Oversee church-wide communications and marketing initiatives to enhance visibility and engagement.
• Ensure consistency in branding and messaging across all platforms.

REPORTING

• Provide weekly operational reports and project status updates to the Senior Pastor.
• Prepare monthly Trustee Board reports summarizing key metrics strategic progress and major accomplishments.

• Requires a Doctor of Ministry (DMin) or equivalent theological degree from an accredited institution.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in church operations non-profit leadership and corporate management.
• Proven expertise in financial management strategic planning and operational leadership.
• Experience in planning and executing large-scale events and initiatives in a large church setting.
• Experience managing budgets of $1M.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and adapt to dynamic organizational needs.
• Must possess the following skills: high relational intelligence and team-oriented strong staff development and transformational leadership style with the ability to foster a collaborative and relational work environment; exceptional communication organizational interpersonal and relationship-building skills; highly organized and detail-oriented strategic planning multitasking time management and project management skills.
• Must possess cultural competency and familiarity with Black church values and community engagement familiarity with non-profit management community development and outreach programs preferred.
• Must demonstrate the ability to receive instruction interpret it develop a plan of action and communicate to necessary parties.
• A self-motivated person who can effectively work independently without supervision and produce results.
• A mission-driven person with a passion for ministry discipleship strategy process and systems.
• A value innovative thinker with the ability to drive change and achieve results.
• Proficiency in using technology to enhance operations and engagement.
• Must demonstrate agility adaptability and a high capacity to solve problems in a high capacity work environment.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines develop and implement program policies and procedures and manage changing and conflicting priorities.
• Tact discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.
• Experience negotiating contracts leases or agreements.
• A heart that is wired for people and thrives on nurturing and developing others.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Work Environment: The role requires flexibility as events may be scheduled during weekends and evenings.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods during events.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

G&A Partners as an Equal Opportunity Employer considers all applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances. Our management team is dedicated to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed to this policy and achieving a diverse workforce with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.