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General Summary of the Position:
The Director of People is a leadership position advising and supporting the Senior Pastor’s Executive Team composed of the Executive Pastor of Ministries, Executive Pastor of Operations, and the Grace Community Head of School. This person will direct, manage, and oversee all people-related programs and initiatives for Grace Community of Tyler. This role will make strategic decisions related to the designing, planning, and implementation of human resources, staff culture, and engagement programs.
Grace Community of Tyler is the umbrella organization for Grace Community Church (one church with three campuses in Tyler and one in Lindale), Grace Community School, and Grace Early Education. Grace Community of Tyler employs over 400 people with a combined budget of $25 million dollars.
Grace Community Church is focused on authentic faith while not being too concerned with the externals of religion. We are committed to becoming people who are actively involved in worship, intimately connected in community, and passionately engaged in God’s mission. As one church meeting in multiple locations, we believe we have a unique ministry in East Texas.
Grace Community School’s mission is to assist Christian families in educating, equipping, and encouraging their children to influence the world for Christ. Our school is home to just under 1,000 students in JrK through 12th grade and offers an outstanding education where the whole student is developed according to his or her gifts, talents, and passions. We want to equip students to discover and live out God’s unique purposes for their lives.
Grace Early Education isn’t like any other daycare. We open our doors each day to 400 children, and from the playground to the classroom, we apply Christ-centered love for children to truly educate and grow them into who God made them to be. We seek to provide holistic care, helping children grow spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually.
A little bit about Tyler, Texas:
Centrally located in Smith County in East Texas, about 95 miles east of Dallas, Tyler is one of the best places to live in Texas. Surrounded by piney woods, it offers residents a dense suburban feel. Many families and young professionals live in Tyler, and most residents own their homes. Here you’ll find Tyler Junior College, Texas College, and The University of Texas at Tyler, multiple top-rated public and private schools, and a thriving, top-notch medical community, including a new UT Health Medical School coming in 2023.
Tyler, often called “Rose City”, is a wonderful place to live, work, and play. Here you’ll find beautiful roses, azalea trails, charming brick streets, antique shops and local museums, unique dining and cozy coffee spots, scenic lakes and first-class golf courses, and much more. And you are just a short trip away from big cities such as Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston. It’s a great place to call home!
About the Job:
This role reports to the Executive Pastor of Operations/Administration and is a key contributor to the Executive Team. The Director of People is the leader of people strategy for Grace Community of Tyler and oversees all aspects of the people function. This position serves as a strategic thought leader and internal consultant to the Senior Pastor and Executive Team on key organizational issues as well as ensures appropriate resources and programs are in place to support Grace Community’s mission. The ideal candidate will have prior experience delivering talent and organizational solutions. Most importantly, they will possess a deep desire to invest in employees, enjoy working cross-functionally, and have an orientation toward the future.
What You’ll Do:
- Serve as a senior leader who participates actively in discipleship making and ministry issues as a catalyst, problem solver, and role model for effective collaboration
- Be a trusted advisor and coach to the members of the Executive Leadership team, functioning as the expert on people and organizational issues and a sage advisor on leadership effectiveness within and around the team
- Serve as the primary visionary and architect to define and design people programs that have practical and business-relevant impact
- Identify ministry and interpersonal gaps with the Executive Team and lead efforts to ensure the team members engage in their personal growth and become more effective
- Translate ministry objectives into a strategic people function that supports the vision, culture, and pace of Grace Community and its ministries
- Develop and manage a strong, effective, and innovative people organization
Employee Benefit Summary:
- 403(b) with employer matching funds
- Medical with family coverage
- Dental with family coverage
- Vision with family coverage
- Life Insurance employee coverage
- Paid time off
- Employee discount for Grace Community School tuition JrK-12th grade