Council Coordinator

Position Details
Division:	Ministry Team
Reports To:	Area Coordinator
Status:	Volunteer
Committed Hours:	15 hours per month
Length of Commitment:	Suggested length of two years minimum

Purpose:
To provide leadership to the MOPS International Councils through ensuring group retention and support of Local MOPS groups. Responsible for Council Group Retention, MOPS International Membership participation, and Service goals. Utilize leadership experience, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, public speaking skills and written/verbal communication skills in order to accomplish this purpose and to support the vision of MOPS International.

Scope:
This person interacts with assigned MOPS group leadership in order to provide training and support. She is accountable to the Area Coordinator for meeting the needs of assigned MOPS group leadership.

General Responsibilities:

• Read and be responsible for knowing the content of all MOPS Handbooks provided by MOPS International, Connections magazine, MOPS International’s website, the Field Leaders’ website, and other materials or email sent from MOPS International.
• Expected attendance at MOPS International Convention, as well as MOPS training events that are within reasonable proximity of the Council Coordinator’s home. Attend CC training held in conjunction with Convention or MOPS training events. Assist with any other MOPS International events in the Zone.
• Communicate with Area Coordinator regularly and attend CC training held within the Zone.
• Communicate with MOPS International by submitting monthly hours and Field Leader Expense Report to AC as needed.
• Complete a year-end Evaluation and Commitment Renewal for MOPS International. Submit annual goals and review them periodically with the Area Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Council Responsibilities
  • Maintain Council group retention of at least 90%.
  • Achieve 100% MOPS International Membership Registration for all eligible groups in Council.
  • Plan and conduct at least two Council training events each year. Responsibilities may include communication with the host church and MOPS group, selecting training topics, securing speakers and networking facilitators, and writing thank you notes.
  • Submit Council Planning Form to AC 6-8 weeks prior to each Council meeting. Order supplies from RC using Field Leader Supply Order Form.
  • Submit Council Meeting Report no later than two weeks after each Council meeting. Return Council offering and Council Offering Remittance Form to MOPS International within three days.
• Group Responsibilities
  • Provide ongoing support and training to assigned MOPS group leadership through phone calls, emails, written notes, and prayer. On-site visits are an option as the need arises.
  • Facilitate two-way communication between MOPS International and groups.
    • Communicate MOPS International vision, updates, news, and opportunities to assigned groups.
    • Communicate assigned group information, updates, and needs to the Area Coordinator and MOPS International staff.
  • Provide resources or assistance to individuals or ministries interested in starting a MOPS group.
  • Contact newly assigned MOPS groups with a welcome call and other scheduled follow-up. Provide feedback to AC on support given to each new group using the CC New Group Checklist.
  • Provide consultation and training for established MOPS groups. Keep Area Coordinator informed of any groups that are considering dropping their charter, so that assistance may be offered in a timely manner.

Primary Strengths and Abilities:

• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Professionalism.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and fulfill responsibilities in a timely manner.
• An effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• A team player with an ability to take initiative, unite a team, set and achieve goals, and anticipate needs.
• Ability to supervise, train, and retain volunteers. Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Must have in-home access to Internet, email, file attachments, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Statement of Conduct:
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ and maintains a Christ-like attitude in dealing with people inside and outside of MOPS. Is willing to uphold the MOPS International staff and ministry in prayer and aligns with the MOPS International mission and vision.