Position: Operations Coordinator Reports to: Lead Pastor Hours: Part-time (10 hours per week) Position Summary: The Local Church seeks a dedicated Operations Coordinator to manage and support the church's operational needs, ensuring that Sunday services, guest experience, and other church ministries run smoothly and effectively. This role is pivotal in maintaining the church's mission of being an unapologetically inclusive, Jesus-centered United Methodist faith community affirming, anchoring, and empowering our congregation to take their next step on the way of Jesus. At The Local Church, our mantra is our mission: “Love where you are.”
Key Responsibilities: Ministry Program Support: - Provide scheduling support for church events and ministries, including small groups, ensuring clear, timely communication with key leaders and volunteers - Manage first impressions and guest follow-up on Sundays to maintain an affirming environment - Manage logistics and communication for small group gatherings and other meetings, including the distribution of materials and key details - Recruit leaders, coordinate schedules, and set dates for small group gatherings Sunday Gathering Coordination: - Oversee the setup and teardown of worship by working with lay volunteers to recruit and coordinate volunteers and liturgists, ensuring all roles are filled. - Be present on Sunday mornings to manage operations and address any immediate needs. Church Calendar and Website Maintenance: - Keep the church calendar up-to-date with events and ministry schedules - Maintain and update the church website, ensuring content is current and reflects the church's mission and activities Communication Systems Support: - Assist with internal and external communication strategies, potentially involving content creation - Manage and update the church's text messaging platform, social media accounts, and internal communication tools Church Management Support: - Oversee the membership database and church management system, including activity and event registrations and membership data - Support staff and volunteers in effectively using the database for data reporting, communication - When needed, provide support in data entry for denominational reporting systems
Qualifications: - Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in various communication platforms. - Proficiency in graphic design and productivity software and apps - Dynamic, curious, and passionate presence and persona - Proficiency in using technology and software for administration and communication - Experience in coordinating volunteers and managing small groups - Ability to work collaboratively with church staff, volunteers, and community members - Flexibility to work on Sundays and additional hours as needed for special events
Application Process: Check out our website and social media accounts to learn more about us. If you’re interested in exploring this position, email brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org. Please include: - a cover letter featuring a description of yourself, your experience, and your interest - a one-page résumé including three references and their contact information.