Bookstore Manager

Part Time: 28 Hours/Week

(Posted 5/1/2013)

Wheaton Bible Church has an opening for a manager of our on campus bookstore. The WBC Chapters Bookstore is a full service bookstore open weekdays and Sundays offering a wide range of Bibles, books, inspirational gifts and greeting cards, and a variety of other resources. The Bookstore Manager will direct the bookstore ministry in providing a variety of Christian resources for both our church attenders and the community, ensuring all customers are served with excellence. This individual also assists church staff in procuring their print media and resources, and maximizing bookstore sales and profitability.

The Bookstore Manager provides leadership for the business development and daily management of Chapters including leading the volunteer staff. The Manager works closely with the pastoral staff and their ministry teams, and collaborates on efficiently and effectively meeting their resource needs. The ideal candidate must understand retail business operations, have a service and people orientation, be willing to work flexible hours, and have a heart to serve the Lord.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational functions of the bookstore including development of policies and procedures, financial management, goal setting, planning and implementing marketing strategies, order processing, trouble shooting, customer service, industry relations, store maintenance and repair, and supporting special events.
• Recruit, train and manage volunteers serving in the bookstore including training on the POS system, customer service, special ordering, etc. Supervise two part time, paid staff members.
• Manage the overall budget, including areas of accounting, receivables, payables, bookkeeping, end of the month and end of the year financial reports.
• Create and lead advertising, and marketing strategies.
• Oversee store merchandising, stock replenishing, and receiving and processing of freight.
• Oversee the buying function including inventory control. Monitor inventory to ensure shelves are well stocked. Develop and place orders and cooperate with ministries to meet their product needs. Work with vendors for cost-effective and timely ordering.

Requirements

• Commitment to holiness and developing your personal walk with God in order to model and lead others in their faith
• Prior Christian bookstore experience and/or current retail experience. Current knowledge of Christian product base, i.e., books, Bibles, and gifts is a must
• Excellent people skills and communication skills and an understanding that the Chapters is a ministry involving relationship building with customers, community, staff and vendor/business partners
• Business skills to ensure the Bookstore is managed effectively and with integrity
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to recruit, train, motivate, and develop volunteer staff
• Strong organizational skills, computer skills and detail orientation
• Regular attendance and fellowship at Wheaton Bible Church

If you are interested and feel you are qualified for this position, please email a cover letter and your resume to humanresources@wheatonbible.org.

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High School Discipleship Pastor

Full Time

(Posted 4/11/2013)

Wheaton Bible Church, located approximately 30 miles west of Chicago, is committed to making disciples who make disciples, and seeing those disciples progressively love God, grow together and reach the world. Our commitment to the Gospel, the Word of God, and discipleship has been the foundation of our church. Our Student Ministry is intent on both developing the spiritual lives of students and reaching students who don’t know Christ as their Savior.

We are seeking a full-time High School Discipleship Pastor. The purpose of this position is to connect the hearts of students to the Gospel and to encourage them to pursue a disciple making lifestyle. This position works closely with Student Ministry staff and volunteers, students, parents, and Global Outreach staff. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated passion for discipleship and the spiritual growth of students and their families.

Responsibilities

• Lead High School Core Group Ministry.
• Direct programming of Sunday mornings, missional events, and other strategic events, including Winter Camp, Global Outreach Teams, and Community Nights.
• Support the church’s vision for the discipleship of students, as well as the guiding and equipping of parents for this responsibility.
• Serve as a part of the Student Ministries leadership team to create and organize strong, sustainable programs with the purpose of promoting spiritual growth.
• Meet with Core Group Leaders and participate in monthly equipping, discipleship, and training meetings for leaders.
• Team with Lead Pastor of Student Ministry on teaching format and teach as needed.
• Participate as a member of the staff team for the general body of Wheaton Bible Church and be available to assist in general duties as opportunities arise.

Core Competencies

• Living life committed to holiness and developing your personal walk with God in order to model and lead others in their faith..
• If married, love your wife as Christ loved the church. If you have children, disciple your children to know God and love Him.
• Bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry, Bible/Theology, or related field.
• Three to five years full time youth ministry experience in a para-church or church ministry.
• Committed to recognizing and cultivating the command of discipleship within the lives of high school students.
• Passion for the spiritual growth of students and their families.
• Ability to effectively equip God’s people for service in the church.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and productivity skills.

Interested and qualified applicants should submit cover letter and resume to Human Resources at humanresources@wheatonbible.org.

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Bilingual Junior High Teacher - Puente Del Pueblo

Part Time: 25 Hours/Week

(Posted 4/1/2013)

This position will be an employee of Outreach Community Ministries.

Outreach Community Ministries, Inc. is an interdenominational, Christian community service organization. They are an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking to attract and hire a diverse staff of highly competent professional employees who value putting Christian faith into responsible action and excellence in human services.

This position is Part-time, 25 hours/week (Monday-Friday, 2:00 pm — 7:00 pm during the academic year). Position may expand to 35-40 hours/week during the summer. Some Saturdays will be required.

Puente del Pueblo is an outreach of Wheaton Bible Church in partnership with Outreach Community Ministries. OCM provides the leadership staff for this program.

Puente del Pueblo is located on site at apartment complexes in West Chicago where services include case management, adult literacy, ESL tutoring, after school programs for elementary and junior high students and community events. Puente will be expanding services to two new apartment complexes in the community and is looking for new staff to help launch these sites.

Responsibilities

The Junior High Teacher is responsible to build relationships with a group of 12-15 students and facilitate learning in an after school program during the academic year and a day program during the summer. Duties include academic tutoring, life skills instruction, teaching Christian education, facilitating group work with students involving experiential learning, planning and implementing community service activities, and communicating with parents. The junior high teacher is also responsible for maintaining Puente’s standard of classroom behavior during program time.

Requirements

A passion for working with junior high age students; Bachelor’s degree in education, social work or a related field; previous classroom teaching or group experience with adolescents; previous experience facilitating experiential or service learning strongly preferred; sensitivity to the needs of students from low-income, high-risk families and culturally diverse backgrounds. A current, valid IL driver’s license is required along with a good driving record and reliable transportation. A Commitment to OCM’s Statement of Mission and Faith is required. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Salary for this position falls between $14 - $16 per hour based on education, skills, language ability and experience.

If you are interested in this position, please email a cover letter and your resume to Heather Hernandez at .

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Children's Ministry Coordinator - Iglesia Del Pueblo

Part Time: 25-28 Hours/Week (Monday-Friday and 3 hours on Sunday)

(Posted 2/27/2013)

Iglesia del Pueblo (IDP), our Spanish speaking congregation at Wheaton Bible Church (WBC), is seeking a part time Children’s Ministry Coordinator. The purpose of this position is to partner with parents in our quest to see future generations love God, grow together, and reach the world. This position will provide development, oversight, and leadership for all aspects of IDP ministry to children, birth through 6th grade, including Sunday mornings, GEMS (special needs), and community groups.

Responsibilities

• Ministry Oversight – Oversee all aspects of IDP ministry to children. Serve as liaison between IDP and WBC to promote and support Family Fun Events. Facilitate communication between CM Childcare Coordinator and IDP to meet childcare needs.
• Ministry Support – Member of the WBC/IDP Children’s Ministry team for vision casting, ministry direction, and planning. Partner with team members on major CM events throughout the year. Support the overall mission, vision, and annual priorities of WBC/IDP.
• Leadership – Provide vision, direction, development and management for all aspects of Sunday morning ministry to children from birth through sixth grade and GEMS Ministries. Oversee the development of a teaching program for children at IDP community groups. Program children’s events, such as Kid’s Choir presentations, and Día del Nino.
• Discipleship – Seek to develop a culture where parents and grandparents fulfill their biblical calling to be the primary spiritual trainers of their children; equip parents and grandparents to pass on their faith to the next generation. Pursue discipleship and care opportunities in relationships with parents, volunteers and staff, which may include counseling, family care, hospital visits, etc.
• Volunteers – Work with CM team to recruit, equip, train, oversee, and care for volunteers and paid childcare staff, ensuring they have completed the child protection screening process.
• Personal Development – Pursue professional, personal, and spiritual development in the area of children’s ministry.
• Curriculum – Partner with IDP Lead Pastor to research and select Gospel-centered curriculum for IDP Children’s Ministries. Prepare and gather age-appropriate Bible-based activities and supplies.
• Wheaton Bible Church Partnership – Develop an ongoing relationship with the WBC CM team for the purpose of working together as one body in our church. Assist in developing policies, procedures, and manuals to maximize safety.
• Finances – Responsible for the IDP Children’s Ministry budget.

Core Competencies

• Have a personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ; committed to developing your personal walk with God in order to model and lead others in their faith.
• Attend Iglesia del Pueblo and accept the WBC/IDP Doctrine of Faith.
• (If married) Love your spouse and prioritize your marriage. He/she is to be your highest earthly priority.
• (If a parent) Disciple your children to know and love God. The active and strategic discipleship of your own children must be a higher priority than the discipleship of others.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, youth ministry or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to lead current initiatives, while giving thought and leadership to long-range strategy.
• Experience with passionately and creatively bringing the truth of Scripture into the hearts and minds of children.
• Experience with recruiting, training, overseeing, and working with volunteer staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to connect with children, parents, volunteers and staff.
• Ability to listen effectively and communicate clearly, both orally and in writing (Spanish and English).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

If you are interested, and feel you are qualified for this position, please email a cover letter and your resume to Kris Annen at humanresources@wheatonbible.org.

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Bilingual Outreach Site Coordinator - Puente Del Pueblo

(Full Time: Monday-Friday)

(Posted 2/26/2013)
Full-time Monday-Friday (generally 10:00am-6:30 pm)

This position will be an employee of Outreach Community Ministries.

Puente del Pueblo is an outreach of Wheaton Bible Church in partnership with Outreach Community Ministries. OCM provides the leadership staff for this program.

Puente del Pueblo is located on site at apartment complexes in West Chicago where services include case management, adult literacy, ESL tutoring, after school programs for elementary and junior high students and community events. Puente will be expanding services to two new apartment complexes in the community and is looking for new staff to help launch these sites.

Responsibilities

The Site Coordinator is responsible for coordinating on site services to the residents at an apartment complex by developing relationships, assessing community needs and providing linkage and referral to resources. The Bilingual Site Coordinator participates in program planning, financial management, supervises staff and volunteers, engages church staff and congregants in the program, coordinates after school programming and provides direct services (case management or youth development).

Requirements

Bilingual Spanish/English required. MSW degree or MA in Psychology, Education or related field preferred; the ability to develop relationships with residents, parents and students; strong assessment skills and familiarity with community resources; at least 3 years of education or case management experience; volunteer management and staff or intern supervision experience. Candidate must have sensitivity to the needs of low-income, high-risk families and strong communication skills. Valid IL Driver’s license, reliable vehicle and good driving record. A commitment to Outreach Community Ministries’ Statement of Mission and Faith is required as is attendance and relationship development at Wheaton Bible Church and/ or Iglesia del Pueblo, its Spanish-speaking congregation.

Salary for this position falls between $34,000 and $44,375 based on education, skills and experience.

If you are interested in this position, please email a cover letter and your resume to Heather Hernandez at .