It’s been about six months since we first tried to fill this key leadership role on our team at NewSpring. We are hoping to identify an IT Director to lead our computer technology team and help design and implement technology solutions for our rapidly growing ministry. This is going to take a unique individual with a combination of leadership and technology skills. Here are some characteristics of the person we’re looking for:
- Loves Jesus and the mission and vision of NewSpring Church.
- Has the capacity to manage the church’s IT infrastructure including all network, hardware, software and help desk functions. This includes planning, purchasing, training, security and user support.
- Familiar with the challenges of managing IT functions across multiple locations.
- Has leadership and project management experience. Though this is a hands-on role, we need someone who can lead the team and drive our technology strategy for the future.
- Likely has a degree in computer science, information technology or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in the IT field preferably in a leadership role.
- Appropriate Microsoft certifications demonstrating capacity to oversee these critical functions.
As always, we’d prefer to find someone who is already engaged in our ministries here at NewSpring; however, for this particular role, we’re also open to "outside" candidates. Is it you? Or, do you know someone who is wired for this role? If so, contact Jennifer and request an application.
Why do jobs like this never come up in my part of the UK? And more specifically at my Church? :)
As an aside to this and the real reason for my comment – you say you are opening this up to “outside candidates” but I’m intrigued as to how you are going to manage the need to fill the role and also have someone who loves the ‘mission and vision of Newspring’?
I know what my thoughts would be to an outside person.