Director of Community Engagement (UMC Vista) United Methodist Church of Vista

United Methodist Church of Vista is seeking a flexible, relational, mission-driven leader to strengthen community life, support church operations, and help build sustainable ministry for the future. This role is adaptable—we are open to shaping the scope based on the strengths, calling, and capacity of the right candidate. We understand that it’s rare to find someone who can do all of these things well and there are probably folks out there who can contribute in meaningful ways that we haven’t thought to put into this job description. We’re open to negotiation for the right candidate. Position Configurations

Option A — Full-Time Exempt (40 hours/week)

Children’s Ministries (birth–6th grade) Event & Fundraiser Support Social Media & Communications Support Administrative Support

Option B — Reduced Full-Time Non-Exempt (30 hours/week)

Event & Fundraiser Support Social Media & Communications Support Administrative Support No Children’s Ministry responsibilities

Possible Key Responsibilities (to be negotiated)

Children’s Ministry Leadership

Oversee children’s and families ministries Coordinate and support volunteers for our children’s programs Coordinate and supervise our nursery staff Create engaging opportunities for children and families across the church Build relationships that root families in the life of the church Ensure safety practices and aid in training volunteers and staff as needed Community Engagement & Events

Support programs, events, and fundraisers. Collaborate across ministries and assist with community outreach. Aid in plans for sustainable ministry across the church. Work with volunteers and committees to help execute events. Communications & Social Media

Assist with content creation and scheduling. Help maintain an updated, user-friendly website. Assist with branding, flyers, announcements, etc. Administrative Operations

Provide administrative support to Senior Pastor and staff. Maintain systems, calendars, and records. Support workflow improvement across ministries. Evaluate and negotiate contracts, work with vendors, and aid in high level church administration. Our Ideal Candidate Qualities

Relational Leadership

Compassionate, grounded presence; excellent interpersonal communication. Strong de-escalation skills and conflict navigation. Team Orientation

Collaborative, flexible, and adaptive. Creative problem-solving and willingness to learn. Administrative & Ministry Competence

Strong organization and digital fluency. Experience in ministry, nonprofit, education, or community engagement preferred. Ability to supervise volunteers or staff. Personal Qualities

A call to serve others. Creativity and imagination for new ministry approaches. Commitment to inclusive UMC values. Compensation & Culture

UMC Vista prioritizes caring for the people who care for our community. Salary range: $50,000–$71,000 Full health and dental benefits Modest expense and continued education funds Healthy work/life balance, hours safeguards built into the job description to ensure fair pay for fair work Supportive culture that protects staff from burnout How to Apply

Submit a résumé and cover letter to pastorbroghan@umcvista.org. Please include: A statement on your core values Any relevant ministry or non‑profit experience A brief statement about your interest in the position About UMC Vista

UMC Vista is a vibrant, inclusive congregation committed to faith, community, and service. We value creativity, hospitality, and compassion, and believe ministry is rooted in relationships.

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