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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">The Commons Church</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\"><em><span style=\"color: #999999; font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">East Lansing, MI</span></em></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">WHO WE ARE</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">The Commons Church is located in East Lansing, MI, just 4 minutes away from Michigan State University and is part of The Salt Network (</span><a href=\"http://www.thesaltnetwork.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">thesaltnetwork.com</span></a><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">), a network of churches that focuses on planting multigenerational churches in major university centers throughout North America.  The Commons is a 6 year old church that launched in September of 2019. </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">SNAPSHOT</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">6 years old</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Average Sunday worship attendance: 1500+</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">The Salt Company (college ministry) averages 900+ students on Thursday nights</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Staff team is currently 25+ people</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">We have network partnerships with the Salt Network, the Send Network, and the Strategic Launch Network.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">VISION</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Our metro area has 475,000 people and is home to both Michigan State University (51,000 students) and the state capital of Michigan.  East Lansing is a very influential city right in the middle of the state of Michigan that lacks a strong gospel presence.  In addition to that, within a two hour drive there are 12 other significant university centers where we hope to plant churches over the next few years.  This is a dynamic context to serve in. We are passionate about reaching college students and planting churches, which means we are passionate about reaching, raising up and releasing the next generation of leaders!</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">LINKS</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"http://www.thecommonschurch.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">The Commons Church Website  </span></a></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thecommonsmi/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">The Commons Church Instagram</span></a></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/saltmsu/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">The Salt Company - Michigan State Instagram</span></a></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><a href=\"https://thesaltnetwork.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Salt Network Website</a></span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong></strong><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt\"><strong>Operations Director</strong></span></p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">JOB SUMMARY</span></em></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #999999\">DIRECT SUPERVISOR:</span></span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Austin Wadlow (Lead Pastor)</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #999999\">JOB TITLE:</span></span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Operations Director (Full-Time)</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">SUMMARY:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The Operations Director serves as the primary leader responsible for the administrative, financial, and operational execution of The Commons’ vision. This role functions as a Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer for the church, ensuring that ministry is supported by strong systems, healthy finances, compliant practices, and well-maintained facilities.  Working in close partnership with the Lead Pastor, the Operations Director translates vision into actionable plans, budgets, and infrastructure, stewarding resources wisely so that staff and volunteers can focus on disciple-making and mission.  This position carries significant leadership responsibility and influence, and requires a high level of trust, discretion, and alignment with the mission and values of The Commons.  The Operations Director provides direct leadership to the Operations Coordinator and the Office &amp; Events Coordinator, and is responsible for building, developing, and overseeing these functions.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold\">PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:</span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"> </span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Strategic Leadership &amp; Execution</span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Partner with the Lead Pastor to translate church vision and strategic priorities into operational plans, timelines, and measurable objectives.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Provide organizational leadership that ensures ministries are resourced, supported, and scalable.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Identify operational risks or barriers and proactively develop solutions.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Serve as a trusted advisor to the Lead Pastor on matters of finances, staffing, facilities, and long-term sustainability.</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Financial Management &amp; Stewardship</span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Oversee all financial operations, including budget development, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ensure accurate, transparent, and timely financial statements are provided to the Lead Pastor and appropriate leadership bodies.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Manage accounting systems, payroll, audits/reviews, and internal financial controls.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Lead stewardship of church resources with biblical wisdom and integrity.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Oversee capital campaigns, debt management, and long-range financial planning.</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; 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