Data & A.I. Innovation Engineer

## Description

Position Summary

The Director of Data & A.I. Innovation (Director) leads One Community Church's artificial intelligence
(AI) and data strategy. This is a fractional executive engagement. The role provides senior leadership
across three combined functions: AI strategy, information security oversight, and privacy oversight.
The Director establishes One Community Church (OCC) as a leader in responsible AI adoption within the
faith community. The role authors and maintains the church's official AI policy, oversees the
development of custom AI tools, ensures AI resources exist for every age group, and builds and leads the
volunteer team that carries the work across all campuses and the virtual campus. The Director also is
responsible for managing, organizing, analyzing, and improving ministry-related data that supports the
mission and strategic goals of OCC. This position ensures information related to members, attendees,
ministries, engagement, events, and church operations is accurate, accessible, secure, and transformed
into meaningful insights.
The Data Engineer helps OCC move beyond simply collecting information by identifying patterns, trends,
and opportunities that support ministry effectiveness and stronger connections with people. This role
leverages data tools, reporting methods, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI),
to improve processes, strengthen decision-making, and help ministry leaders better understand and
serve the church community.
The ideal candidate is an owner of their area and demonstrates an understanding of the responsibility of
this role to the people and the ministry as a whole. They demonstrate deep hands-on fluency with
modern AI tools, executive judgment, discretion with sensitive information, a heart for developing
volunteers, and the ability to turn new technology into practical ministry outcomes. They a strong
analytical ability, curiosity, confidentiality, collaboration, and the ability to communicate data insights in
a practical and meaningful way.
## Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

AI Strategy & Executive Leadership

• Own the AI Ministry & Innovation strategy, roadmap, and budget, and report quarterly to

executive leadership.

• Advise the Senior Pastor and executive team on AI opportunities, risks, and decisions.
• Provide a briefing to the Senior Pastor and executive team at least every two weeks. This is a 15

to 30 minute update on progress, risks, and decisions needed, and it cannot be delegated.

• Track and communicate key measurements of AI adoption, tool usage, and ministry impact.
• Build, train, and lead the Data and AI volunteer ministry teams. The Director must be skilled in

empowering, delegating and training volunteers with meaningful work to further the ministry.

• Recruit continuously and plan through apprenticing and documentation for <growth.Data> Policy, Security & Privacy Oversight
• Write, publish, and update the church's official AI and data policies, including data privacy,

acceptable use, and age-appropriate safeguards.

• Own privacy oversight for all information about members, attendees, volunteers, and staff that

AI tools and data systems touch.

• Set and enforce standards for responsible AI and data use across the organization, including

confidentiality, accuracy verification, and protection of sensitive information.

• Serve as the escalation point for any AI-related security, privacy, or ethics concern.

Data Management & Integrity

• Maintain accurate member, attendee, volunteer, ministry, and organizational information within

church data systems.

• Develop and improve processes for collecting, organizing, validating, and maintaining data.
• Review information regularly to identify duplicate, incomplete, outdated, or inconsistent data.
• Establish practices that improve data accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
• Support ongoing data cleanup and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain documentation related to data processes, standards, and reporting practices.

Resources & Reporting

• Develop reports, dashboards, and summaries that provide meaningful insights to church

leadership and ministry teams.

• Analyze attendance, engagement, participation, serving, and ministry trends.
• Identify patterns and opportunities that support improved ministry planning and connection.
• Translate data into clear and actionable information that assists leaders in making informed

decisions.

• Track and communicate key ministry measurements and organizational trends.
• Support leadership in evaluating ministry effectiveness through accurate information.
• Direct the development and adoption of custom AI tools. Decide what the volunteer team can

build with no-code approaches and manage outside engineering help when a project requires it.

• Evaluate, propose, and manage AI vendors, platforms, and tool licenses. Negotiate contracts

within provided budget.

Innovation & Process Improvement

• Utilize approved AI tools and emerging technologies to improve reporting, analysis, workflows,

and organizational efficiency.

• Identify opportunities where AI and automation can reduce manual processes and increase

accuracy.

• Use AI-supported tools to recognize trends, patterns, and insights that enhance ministry

planning and engagement strategies.

• Research and recommend practical technology solutions that support better use of

organizational data.

• Ensure responsible use of AI by maintaining confidentiality, verifying accuracy, and protecting

sensitive information.

• Stay informed on new tools and practices that could improve data management and ministry

• effectiveness.• Collaborate with ministry leaders and staff to understand their data needs and provide effective
• solutions.

• Assist teams with understanding reports and applying information to ministry decisions.
• Promote consistent data practices across departments.
• Provide training and support to improve effective use of church data systems.
• Serve as a resource for staff regarding data accuracy, reporting, and insights.

Confidentiality & Data Stewardship

• Protect confidential information related to members, attendees, volunteers, staff, and church

operations.

• Exercise sound judgment when accessing, reporting, and sharing information.
• Demonstrate responsible stewardship of organizational data.
• Maintain trust by ensuring information is handled ethically and appropriately.

Relationship & Communication Competencies

The Director is expected to

• Understand that data represents people, relationships, and opportunities for ministry impact.
• Communicate information clearly to individuals with varying levels of data experience.
• Listen and ask thoughtful questions to understand ministry needs.
• Build strong working relationships across departments.
• Collaborate effectively with ministry teams, staff, and leadership.
• Demonstrate patience, professionalism, and a service-focused approach.
• Remain adaptable and solution-focused as priorities change.Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business, Information Management, or

related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with data management, reporting, analytics,

database systems, or related functions.

• Experience organizing information and creating reports that support decision-making.
• Ability to identify trends, analyze information, and recommend improvements.
• Experience maintaining confidential information.
• Working knowledge of information security and privacy practices sufficient to set policy,

oversee vendors, and know when to engage specialists.

• Experience writing and administering organizational policy related to technology, data, or

privacy.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to organize, interpret, and communicate information effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and reporting tools.
• Experience working with databases, church management systems, CRM systems, or similar

platforms.

• Ability to use AI-supported tools to improve efficiency and data insights.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn new systems and technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to recruit, train, and retain volunteers or cross-functional teams.
• Experience with church management software or membership databases.
• Experience working within a church, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, or leadership summaries.
• Experience using AI tools for productivity, reporting, analysis, or process improvement.

Core Competencies

• Data Accuracy and Stewardship
• Analytical Thinking
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Artificial Intelligence Awareness
• Confidentiality and Integrity
• Collaboration and Effective Communication
• Problem Solving
• Service Excellence
• Alignment with OCC’s mission, values, and culture