Job Description

The Family Ministry Events Coordinator is a key member of the Family Ministry Team at The Church of the Apostles. Our team includes the Children’s Ministry, Student Ministry, College & 20’s Ministry, and the Young Families Ministry. This person will be focused on creating engaging, Christ-centered experiences that bring people together. From seasonal celebrations and family gatherings to student events and young adult hangouts, this person will plan and execute opportunities for people to connect, have fun, and strengthen their relationship with their church community.

The right person for this role is creative, organized, and detail-oriented, with a heart for hospitality and a passion for helping families and the next generation feel welcomed, known, and encouraged in their walk with Christ.

Responsibilities of the Family Ministry Events Coordinator include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with the Family Ministry Team (FMT) to plan, coordinate, and oversee family-oriented ministry events throughout the year.
• Develop and manage event timelines, budgets, and logistics (venue setup, food, activities, themes, décor, volunteers, etc.).
• Assist with the management of the event calendar for FMT so all departments have a cohesive plan.
• Contribute original ideas for gatherings, themes, and activities that reflect the church’s mission and community culture.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure ministry alignment, shared vision, and a consistent event experience from childhood through college.
• Utilize Canva, spreadsheets, and other organizational tools to support event design, communication, and tracking.
• Ensure event spaces are inviting, safe, and conducive to connection - especially for children and families.
• Provide timely updates to staff, volunteers, and ministry leaders; follow up after meetings and events to ensure alignment and next steps.
• Assess and communicate volunteer needs to each ministry department (departments will recruit volunteers based on expected needs)
• Promote events through church communication channels (newsletter, website, announcements).
• Support planning and organizing annual mission trips.
• Evaluate events and provide feedback for improvement.

Qualifications

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to the mission of The Church of The Apostles.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, with willingness and ability to delegate.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for planning engaging family experiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled with web-based apps, digital tools, and platforms.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing needs.
• Previous experience in event planning, ministry, or hospitality preferred.

Additional Information

Time & Schedule

• Full-time, in the office.
• Work-from-home hours are limited.
• Must be available for evening/weekend events as scheduled. Comp time is available when working at weekend or late evening events.

The Church of the Apostles is both an equal-opportunity employer and a Christian, nonprofit, religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, parental status, or disability of an otherwise-qualified individual. The status of The Church of the Apostles as an equal-opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment, which is central to our stated religious purpose and day-to-day operations.