Ministry Coordinator - West Asheville Campus

Key Responsibilities

Campus Pastor and Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support to the Campus Pastor, including coordinating schedules, meetings, appointments, ministry priorities, communication, calendars, records, and follow-up.
• Answer and manage incoming church phone calls, responding to routine needs and directing pastoral or ministry matters appropriately.
• Prepare and organize materials, communication, files, forms, and resources necessary for meetings, ministry initiatives, and churchwide activities.

Kids Ministry Support

• Provide administrative and organizational support to Kids Ministry leadership.
• Assist with volunteer scheduling and communication, Planning Center, check-in, supplies, curriculum, registrations, family communication, special events, and weekly ministry logistics.

Operations and Ministry Coordination

• Coordinate administrative and logistical needs for weekly ministry activities, special events, and other campus needs.
• Coordinate ministry supplies, materials, equipment, purchasing, and facility-related needs, including preparation for baptisms and Communion.
• Assist ministry leaders with volunteer recruitment, communication, scheduling, and coordination.

Guest Assimilation and Member Care

• Coordinate guest and next-step follow-up, maintaining accurate information and workflows within Planning Center to help ensure people do not fall through the cracks.
• Assist with communication and coordination for membership, baptisms, serving opportunities, and other next steps
• Coordinate member-care needs, prayer requests, and pastoral follow-up with the appropriate pastor, deacon, or ministry leader.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding personal, pastoral, financial, and ministry information.
• Participate in staff meetings and support other ministry needs as assigned by the Campus Pastor.

Qualifications

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, a growing personal relationship with Him, and a strong prayer life.
• Evidence of moral character and a lifestyle consistent with The Orchard Church's Constitution, Bylaws, and Statement of Faith.
• Commitment to and support of The Orchard Church's mission, vision, guiding principles, philosophy of ministry, Campus Pastor, and leadership.
• Professional, self-motivated, personable, and aware of the cultural and social environment of the church and surrounding community.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and varying demands on time and energy in a ministry environment.

Skills & Core Competencies

• Heart for ministry and a willingness to serve
• Initiative and strong work ethic
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Planning, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
• Discretion and listening skills when handling personal or confidential matters
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Planning Center, email, and other relevant digital tools

Working Conditions

• Primarily weekdays with select weekend needs and flexible hours.
• Work may occur at the church or other ministry/community locations.

Physical Demands  

• Walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, and occasional light lifting.

Environmental Conditions

• Work may occur in office, church, community, indoor, and outdoor environments.