Operations Manager

Operations Manager

The Operations Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for CBCSD’s administrative office, supporting all campuses, pastors, and ministries. This role ensures administrative, financial, facility, and compliance functions operate efficiently and in alignment with the church’s mission and governance.

Core Responsibilities 

Administrative Leadership & Office Operations

• Execute action items as directed by the Church Council and Pastoral Staff
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate office staff: Administrative Assistants, Facility Manager, and Creative Content Specialist
• Recruit and maintain a volunteer bank for office and facilities operations
• Establish and maintain efficient policies, procedures, and workflows across all campuses

Pastoral, Ministry & Program Support

(May be performed directly or delegated to staff under supervision)

• Provide administrative and production support for church ministries: bulletins, presentations, newsletters, video, and other media
• Support Sunday School, welcome, prayer, baptism, funeral, retreat, outreach, and mission activities
• Coordinate logistics for special meetings, conferences, and retreats
• Coordinate purchasing of furniture, equipment, AV, IT hardware, and ministry supplies

Financial Administration &; Reporting

• Oversee offering counting, recording, and annual giving statements
• Prepare financial reports for the Council and pastors; propose and manage the annual office and facility budget
• Oversee expense reimbursements and payment requests, including check signing and distribution
• Oversee annual CPA-reviewed financial statements; serve as liaison between the Finance Committee and the church’s bank

Contracts, Insurance & Vendor Management

• Manage permits, licenses, leases, rental agreements, service contracts, and insurance policies (as permitted by the Council)
• Source and manage vendors; ensure compliance with contractual and insurance requirements

Church Management Systems & IT Oversight

• Oversee the ChMS, including the church database, directories, attendance and offering records, calendar, and room reservation system
• Manage church technology platforms including Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zoom, YouTube, and the church website; coordinate IT support as needed

Facilities & Property Management

• Manage room assignments across campuses; coordinate facility maintenance with the Facility Manager and contractors
• Propose, plan, and oversee facility improvement projects; maintain safety and stewardship standards
• Oversee the Emergency Response Team program, including AED maintenance and CPR training on all campuses
• Represent the church on the Carmel Garden Center HOA Board; liaise with the Carmel Mountain Ranch Business Community Association

CBCSD is a non-denominational Christian church. In addition to the Main Campus in Carmel Mountain/Rancho Bernardo area, we have 4 campuses in San Diego and Riverside Counties: West, Central, North, and Temecula. The West Campus became independent in 2010 and is now called Living Water Bible Church. We also have a Downtown Worship Center serving seniors in the San Diego city center.