C&MA Employment Opportunities

Full time position; IT Operations Team 
 
The Christian and Missionary Alliance is seeking a talented Desktop Support Technician to provide excellent customer service for the National Office IT Helpdesk. This person will have previous computer support experience in a Microsoft Windows network. This person will also possess good verbal and written communication skills and must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced IT support environment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two (2) years higher education; bachelor degree and IT certifications are preferred.  
 
Requirements 
• Outstanding IT Helpdesk customer service skills 
• Outgoing and friendly personality  
• Strong over the phone communications skills  
• Strong time management and organization skills  
• Ability to work as a part of a team – team player 
• Experience working in a Windows Active Directory network environment supporting Windows XP and Apple OS X workstations  
• Knowledge in support of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)  
• Strong varied software knowledge and PC hardware knowledge  
• Ability to perform Windows based software and OS installations  
• Experience researching and troubleshooting hardware and software problems towards successful resolution  
• Basic network connectivity troubleshooting in a TCP/IP Ethernet networking environment 
 
This is a full time position located at the National Office of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in Colorado Springs, CO.  
 
If you are interested in this position or if you desire more information, please contact Rhonda Dailey at (719) 265-2123. You may email your resume and Christian testimony to daileyr@cmalliance.org or fax to (719) 599-3817. 

Full time position; Communications Department 
 
Requirements 
• Training/degree at a school/college for graphic design and a strong print design portfolio demonstrating professional-level work. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of graphic design and computer techniques, print and pre-press production processes in a Macintosh environment. 
• Design proficiency using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat with a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerpPoint and Excel. 
• Ability to conceptualize and create original publications, promotional art, and visual presentations consistent with nature, scope and purpose of project while analyzing such factors as subject matter, intended audience, usage, distribution, and required brand standards/specifications. 
• Ability to prepare and optimize files for use on C&MA website, video and multimedia productions/presentations. 
• Assist in photo shoots and conceptualize artistic compositions. 
• Ability to solicit print bid proposals, evaluate bids received, and determine appropriate vendor for specific projects based on vendor/job parameters. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. 
 
This is a full time position located at the National Office of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in Colorado Springs, CO 
 
If you are interested in this position or if you desire more information, please contact Rhonda Dailey at (719) 265-2123. You may email your resume and Christian testimony to daileyr@cmalliance.org or fax to (719) 599-3817. 

Typical Duties

• Handling all recruitments and hiring processes for job openings.
• Administering compensation and benefits programs.
• Processing bi-weekly payroll.
• Ensuring organization compliance with Federal and State labor laws.
• Administering organization-wide risk management and safety program.
• Process and track all workers compensation claims.
• Provide assistance to employees and management regarding employment policies and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• A basic knowledge of Federal and State employment law and human resources practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or human resources management.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication, organization, and problem solving skills as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality and to prioritize projects.
• A PHR or SPHR certification is highly desired.
• Must be a professing Christian and be willing to accept Alliance Redwoods statement of faith.

Please send resume and Christian testimony to Christopher Jeffery at (707) 874-3507 ext. 139 or chrisj@allianceredwoods.org.

Freshwater Community Church in St. Bonifacius, MN is seeking a fulltime Worship Arts Leader. Freshwater is a thriving C&MA church located just west of Minneapolis. This growing church of 600 seeks to expand its current worship/arts ministry with the addition of an experienced staff member. This person must be able to add value to the congregation with the skill set outlined in the job description. Freshwater's culture is blue jeans and sandals with three key words used to unite: "Real, Relevant, Relational". If you are interested in raising the spiritual climate of the community in this region, please contact info@freshwaterchurch.org and state "worship" in the subject line. Resumes must be received electronically by June 13, 2008. Applicants are encouraged to attach video footage of leading worship in current ministry setting. Applicants may also submit video via USPS to 4319 Steiner Street, St. Bonifacius, MN 55375.

GENERAL SUMMARY:
• To facilitate growth of Freshwater through worship and the worships arts.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
• Primary Purpose: To bring people into a real and relevant relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Ministry Specific Purpose: To foster a worship environment through a variety of worship arts in which people can connect daily living with their relationship with Christ. To develop and mentor Freshwater worship arts ministry teams.

MINISTRY GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
o Develop and mentor worship arts teams and team leaders.
o Give spiritual oversight & encourage discipleship in all those in worship arts ministry.
o Scheduling and oversight to services, rehearsal, productions, etc.
o Develop, train, and implement other creative arts into services as appropriate and planned with Sr. Pastor and teams.
o Assist the Sr. Pastor with vision, brainstorming, and producing creative ideas for use in services and programs.
o Coordinate all elements contributing to the service and special events.
o Coordinate flow (transitions, introductions, cues, etc.) of services.
o Pursue growth in all areas of ministry related to worship arts.
o Actively participate in the ministry of Freshwater.
o Attend weekly staff meetings.
o Attend all weekend worship services.

GIFTS, TALENTS, EXPERIENCES
• Passion: to reach the lost and see believers grow into full maturity in Christ. Passion for the development of worship arts leaders. Passion for utilizing current and relevant worship arts to connect people to the heart of Christ.
• Abilities: Publicly lead worship, good communication skills, train and teach music and worship, strong vocal skills, proficiency in an instrument.
• Personality: people oriented, assertive, empathetic, energetic, self-starter, flexible, good sense of humor, innovative, imaginative, adaptable
• Preferred Experiences: current experience of 5+ years in similar church setting and paradigm, leading worship in a larger sized church, leading worship teams and bands with an engaging platform presence, having played in a band, coordinated worship services and related events, demonstration of developing and mentoring of worship arts leaders and teams.

Compensation
o 40k plus based on experience
o Health Benefits
o Dental Benefits
o Paid Vacation