Company Description

Mariners Church is a biblically-centered, non-denominational church located in Southern California focused on inspiring people to follow Jesus and fearlessly change the world. Mariners is listed as one of the top 20 largest churches in America by Outreach Magazine. We are a community of ordinary people from all walks of life courageously trusting God to do the extraordinary. Simply put, we trust God to do what we can’t—heal, transform, renew, forgive, provide and sustain. Through the redemption story of each believer, God is glorified, lives are changed and communities are impacted in a significant way. Come and be part of a new season of growth as Mariners Church responds to God’s call in launching new congregations.

Job Description

The Ministry Coordinator is responsible for providing operational support by managing logistics, communication, and follow-up tasks to enable effective discipleship, guest-experience, and outreach ministries, reporting to the Discipleship & Guest Experience Pastor on the Congregation team. A full-time position, the schedule generally includes weekend services, meetings at our office in Irvine, and additional time during the week for a total of 40 hours. This position is nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

This role will primarily serve on-site at Union Rescue Mission on Sundays, supporting ministry efforts and engaging directly with the community. During the week, the coordinator will work out of the Irvine office, collaborating with the team, preparing for upcoming services, outreach initiatives, and managing administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Volunteer Coordination

Manage volunteer onboarding cycles, scheduling, and communications
Serve as primary point of contact for volunteer questions, needs, and recognition

Data & Systems

Maintain and optimize the Rock database: update profiles, logs, and attendance
Run reports on volunteer engagement and guest-experience metrics

Weekend Support

Set up and tear down service materials, check-in stations, signage, and hospitality areas
Assist with on-site troubleshooting during services

Communications & Resourcing

Manage the congregation newsletter and social-media updates
Assist in managing and distributing training content for Rooted/Life Group leaders, Guest Services, and Outreach teams
Draft and send volunteer and guest updates about events and service opportunities

Administrative Tasks

Perform general team support for the Lead Pastor and Discipleship & Guest Experience Pastor
Schedule planning meetings, take notes, and track action items
Support budget tracking, purchase requests, and resource ordering

Qualifications

1–3 years of experience in ministry coordination, volunteer management, or administrative support
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Rock (or similar CRM) and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace
Customer-service orientation and a collaborative, team-first mindset
Basic biblical literacy and alignment with Mariners Church’s mission and values
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends

Physical Demands

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Additional Information

All Mariners Church Staff:

Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.
Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.
Agree to and adhere to the church's statement of faith and leadership commitment.
Attend Mariners Church.

We believe the total combination of your pay, benefits, and opportunities aligned with your calling will ensure that you and your family are provided for. The following items are just a sample of the things we offer for full-time employment:

Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
403b Retirement Saving Plan
Paid vacation
Paid time off to serve
Discounts at the Mariners Cafe and Bookstore
Tuition discount for Mariners Church Preschool
Opportunity to attend ministry events and conferences
Working alongside a community of supportive, like-minded believers
Compensation Range: $20–$25 / hour

Part-Time Ministry Coordinator