How to Optimize Ministry Job Descriptions

The function of a job description extends far beyond just recruiting. When well-constructed and utilized properly, a job description is a vital tool for improving employee performance, setting clear expectations, and protecting your ministry from unnecessary risks. In this webinar, HR experts Nicole Gregory and Liz Lindamood share how to lead and serve your team well through effective job descriptions.

Job descriptions are living documents that serve multiple functions:

• Setting Expectations: Job descriptions provide clear documentation of a role's core responsibilities and the qualifications needed to do the job well. This proactive approach prevents confusion and sets employees up for success from day one.

• Aiding Hiring and Onboarding: A functional job description is essential for attracting the right candidates, informing your interview questions, and creating a structured onboarding and training process.

• Improving Performance: Job descriptions are not static. They are living documents that should be reviewed annually to ensure they remain realistic to the position as it stands. This process is a powerful tool for holding employees accountable and helping them meet their goals.

• Defining Key Elements: This webinar will walk you through the essential components of a well-written job description. We’ll cover everything from how to summarize a position’s purpose and identify essential duties to listing qualifications, determining exemption status, and adding signature lines.

This webinar provides practical guidance on how to create and use job descriptions as a powerful tool for improving performance, ensuring legal compliance, and strengthening your ministry’s organizational culture.