Operations & Family Ministries Coordinator

The Operations & Family Ministries Coordinator supports the day-to-day administrative and congregational life of the church while also helping coordinate children, youth, and family ministries.

This role focuses on:

• church operations and organization,
• Sunday worship coordination,
• volunteer communication,
• family ministries support,
• and helping create a welcoming and organized congregational environment.

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• notices details,
• follows through consistently,
• communicates clearly,
• enjoys working with people of all ages,
• and can balance administrative tasks with relational ministry support.

Core Responsibilities

Church Operations & Administration

• Prepare and distribute weekly church communications and newsletters using existing templates and systems
• Maintain church calendar systems and scheduling
• Coordinate worship slides and Sunday morning materials
• Respond to general church communications and inquiries
• Help maintain organized office systems and shared files
• Coordinate building use communication and scheduling with outside groups
• Support logistical coordination for church events and meetings
• Maintain congregational database and attendance records
• Maintain basic communication updates for newsletters, social media, and website announcements using existing church templates and systems

Family Ministries Coordination

• Coordinate volunteers for children and youth programming
• Help organize and support Sunday morning children’s programming
• Communicate regularly with families and volunteers
• Help create welcoming and consistent experiences for children and youth
• Assist with curriculum preparation and classroom organization
• Support occasional intergenerational or family ministry events

Sunday Morning Support

• Serve as part of the Sunday morning leadership support team
• Help ensure worship spaces, materials, and children’s areas are prepared
• Assist with hospitality, communication, and coordination needs as they arise
• Help create a welcoming environment for visitors, children, and families

Cairn Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is a congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). We have been Open + Affirming since 1997 and a certified Green Chalice congregation since 2018. 

We are a place of progressive Christian faith where questions are not just okay, but are encouraged. We lean into the mystery of God while serving as Christ calls us to. We deeply value diversity, equity, and inclusion.