Outreach Director

Job description

The Outreach Director exists to help CityHope Church take the hope of Jesus beyond the walls of the church and into our local communities.

This role provides vision, leadership, organization, and execution for CityHope’s local outreach efforts by creating meaningful opportunities for people to serve, developing strong relationships with community partners, and mobilizing the church to meet practical needs while pointing people toward Jesus.

The goal is not simply to organize outreach events, but to develop a culture where serving our community becomes part of who we are as a church.

Reports To: Missions Pastor

Primary Responsibilities

1. Lead CityHope's Local Outreach Strategy

Develop and oversee a clear strategy for how CityHope engages and serves our surrounding communities.

This includes:

Identifying meaningful needs within the community

Developing outreach opportunities that align with CityHope's mission and values

Creating both churchwide and smaller ongoing opportunities to serve

Helping each CityHope campus maintain a consistent presence within its surrounding community

Evaluating existing outreach efforts and identifying opportunities for growth

2. Build Community Partnerships

Develop strong, healthy relationships with organizations and leaders already serving our communities.

Potential partners may include:

Schools

First responders

Foster care organizations

Food ministries

Homeless ministries

Pregnancy resource centers

Local nonprofits

Government and community organizations

Churches and ministry partners

3. Maintain and Grow Adopted Communities

Provide ongoing leadership for CityHope’s Adopted Communities by ensuring these relationships remain active, healthy, and intentional.

This includes:

Maintaining consistent communication with leaders and partners in each Adopted Community

Identifying practical and relational needs within those communities

Developing regular opportunities for CityHope teams to serve

Building long term relationships rather than relying only on one time events

Recruiting and developing leaders who can take ownership of specific Adopted Communities

Evaluating the health and effectiveness of each partnership

Identifying new communities where CityHope can build a meaningful long term presence

4. Mobilize CityHope to Serve

Create clear pathways for people at CityHope to move from simply attending church to actively serving their community.

Responsibilities include:

Recruiting volunteers

Communicating upcoming opportunities

Developing volunteer leaders

Creating simple registration and follow-up processes

Providing clear expectations and instructions for outreach teams

Helping families, groups, students, and individuals find appropriate ways to serve

5. Develop Outreach Leaders

Identify and empower people within CityHope who have a heart for specific areas of ministry.

Rather than personally leading every outreach initiative, the Outreach Director should develop leaders who can take ownership of ministries, partnerships, and Adopted Communities.

This includes:

Identifying potential leaders

Training and equipping them

Giving them meaningful responsibility

Providing ongoing encouragement and accountability

Developing systems that allow ministries to continue growing without depending entirely on staff leadership

6. Lead Strategic Outreach Events

Coordinate major opportunities throughout the year where CityHope can visibly and practically serve the community.

These may include:

Serve days

School partnerships

Holiday outreach

Community events

Disaster response

First responder appreciation

Food distributions

Foster family support

Neighborhood projects

Special community needs

Each event should have a clear purpose, strong organization, and a pathway toward ongoing relationships whenever possible.

7. Champion Outreach Throughout CityHope

Regularly communicate what God is doing through outreach.

This includes:

Gathering stories

Celebrating volunteers

Sharing ministry wins

Providing stories for weekend services and social media

Keeping staff informed about community needs and opportunities

Helping maintain outreach visibility throughout the year

8. Steward the Outreach Budget

Manage designated outreach resources with wisdom, accountability, and intentionality.

Responsibilities include:

Developing an annual outreach budget

Tracking spending

Evaluating financial requests

Maximizing the impact of available resources

Ensuring appropriate documentation and approval for expenditures

Measures of Success

Success in this position may be measured through:

Increased participation in local outreach

Number and health of community partnerships

Strength and consistency of CityHope’s Adopted Communities

Growth in the number of healthy Adopted Communities

Number of active outreach leaders

Consistency of outreach opportunities throughout the year

Percentage of outreach initiatives led by volunteers rather than staff

Stories of people impacted through CityHope outreach

Effective stewardship of the outreach budget

Increased awareness within CityHope that local missions is part of every believer's calling

Ideal Candidate

Has a strong personal relationship with Jesus

Is aligned with the mission, vision, and values of CityHope Church

Loves people and genuinely enjoys building relationships

Has a heart for people outside the church

Is highly organized and able to manage multiple initiatives

Can recruit, inspire, and lead volunteers

Is comfortable developing relationships with community leaders and organizations

Can move easily between strategic planning and hands‑on ministry

Is proactive and does not need to wait for opportunities to be presented

Communicates clearly and professionally

Works well as part of a ministry team

Develops leaders rather than trying to personally accomplish everything

Demonstrates wisdom, integrity, flexibility, and a servant's heart

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Worksite address

spanish fort, AL, 36577, US

Who can apply

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