Student Ministries Program Coordinator

Unclassified - Houston, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

About the position

The Program Coordinator will serve as an integral part of the Student Ministries team at The Foundry, a multi-site church dedicated to helping students know, follow, and share Jesus. This role involves providing essential administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of various programs and events aimed at fostering spiritual growth among students. The Coordinator will utilize their organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks effectively, ensuring that all activities are executed efficiently and within set deadlines. The position requires excellent customer service skills, the ability to analyze and resolve problems, and the capacity to work independently with minimal supervision. In this role, the Coordinator will collaborate closely with the Pastor of Student Ministries, interns, and other administrative staff to create a welcoming and engaging environment for students. The Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining communication with the Communication Team to facilitate the planning and execution of events, managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating logistics for meetings. Additionally, the Coordinator will oversee the dissemination of relevant information, including event calendars, registration details, and budget management for Student Ministries activities. The Foundry emphasizes a commitment to building resilient faith in the next generation, and the Coordinator will play a vital role in this mission by supporting formative gatherings and events that encourage students to deepen their faith. The position requires a strong alignment with The Foundry's values and mission, including a willingness to publicly profess faith in Christ and actively participate in the church community.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Communication Team to complete tasks related to Student Ministries events.
• Calendar, schedule appointments, coordinate meetings and functions, coordinate logistics for those meetings and plan events.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions to enhance organization effectiveness.
• Maintain and disseminate relevant information, including calendar of events, event registration information and deadlines, permission forms and payment invoices.
• Follows the Student Ministries budget.
• Assist in planning and execution of church functions and activities.
• Liaise with vendors, contractors, staff, and pastor levels.
• Plan and coordinate Student Ministries Life Group curriculum, calendar, and events.
• Coordinate with inter-department colleagues for promotion, participation, and programming of youth-based initiatives/events.
• Research topics of interest, request for information and/or routine inquiries.
• Other responsibilities as required to fulfill the mission.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• 2-3 years of administrative/office management experience.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher).
• Ability to work well with all levels of staff, volunteers, church members, vendors, etc.
• Excellent verbal, written and phone communication skills.
• Exercise good judgment and discretion, maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing demands and deadlines, demonstrating flexibility in the face of change or uncertainty.
• Effective administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work within strict time constraints.
• Self-starter, ability to work independently.
• Ability to adapt and utilize technology in Student Ministries.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual preferred.
• Experience in church employment or related fields (1 year preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with education and work experience.