Congregational Engagement Manager

Congregational Engagement Manager - Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago & Chicago Lights - Chicago

Position type: Congregational Engagement Manager

City: Chicago

Classification: Exempt

Status: Regular, Full-time

Reports To: Associate Pastor for Belonging

Fourth Presbyterian Church is a vibrant, inclusive, and service-oriented community in the heart of downtown Chicago. Guided by our Long-Range Plan, we are committed to deepening faith, building connections, fostering community partnerships, and ensuring long-term sustainability through thoughtful leadership and innovation. The complex of historic and modern buildings welcomes hundreds of people each day, including members, guests, church staff, and others.

Through its nonprofit partner Chicago Lights, Fourth Church also provides life-changing community programs including tutoring, social services, and the Chicago Lights Urban Farm.

The Congregational Engagement Manager fosters community, belonging, and spiritual growth by connecting members, visitors, and neighbors through affinity and activity groups, and outreach initiatives. This includes church-wide event planning, collaborating with various committees of the church, and personally inviting people into meaningful opportunities that lead to an experience of belonging.

This full-time position requires 40 hours per week, including Sunday and evening hours as part of the regular schedule.

• Medical insurance (church pays 85% of employee monthly premium and 75% of eligible dependents)
• Optional dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 17 days of PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• 403b retirement plan (employer contributions after one year of employment)
• FSA for unreimbursed medical and dependent daycare expenses
• Mass transit and commuter parking benefits
• Life and short-term disability insurance, optional life insurance, and long-term disability plan

Compensation: $63,000- $66,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications

• Support the activities of congregational affinity and activity groups, such as women’s and men’s groups, over 50’s dinner group, etc.
• Oversee planning and execution of church-wide events that build community and foster connection and engagement, such as weekly coffee hour and seasonal special events.
• Support the development of new fellowship groups and engagement opportunities for strengthening congregational engagement across all ages.

• Manage supplies, food orders, and publicity for all Connecting and Belonging Ministries events.
• Recruit, train, and support Connecting and Belonging Ministry volunteers.
• Collaborate with Pastors and Program Directors to advance engagement in ministries and programs.
• Collaborate with the Director of Volunteer Ministry to ensure that members, visitors, and volunteers are guided toward meaningful service opportunities.

• Support the Belonging and Connecting Ministry Committees, including strategic planning, accurate budget forecasting and expense tracking.
• Develop systems for measuring and understanding member engagement, using Fourth Church’s Planning Center software and managing the use of the Groups function in particular.
• Participate as a member of the church’s ministry staff, including attendance at regular planning meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, nonprofit management, ministry, social work, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in community engagement, outreach, event planning, church leadership, ministry, or related experience.
• Experience working within a church, faith-based organization, or nonprofit environment preferred.
• Demonstrated experience building relationships with community partners, volunteers, congregants, and local organizations.
• Experience managing outreach initiatives, volunteer programs, and community events.
• Ability to work collaboratively with church leadership, staff, and diverse community groups.

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