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Sandals Church

Campus Operations Manager

Riverside, CA · On-site

$26 - $31/hr

Campus Operations Manager, Hunter Park Campus Staff Role Description BRIEF DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE The Campus Operations Manager at Sandals Church Hunter Park serves as the operational and people ...

Sandals Church

Campus Operations Manager

Riverside, CA · On-site

Campus Operations Manager, Hunter Park Campus Staff Role Description BRIEF DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE The Campus Operations Manager at Sandals Church Hunter Park serves as the operational and people ...

Joni and Friends

Ministry Relations Manager

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$63K - $72K/yr

Must have good working knowledge of the role of the church, church operations and denominations. Must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the variety of church doctrinal and cultural ...

Reliant

Real Life Church Residency

Valencia, CA · On-site

Team Player - 10% Residents will be asked to possibly help with all necessary ministry operations for Real Life Church and events dependent on the resident's specific ministry role. *A role-specific ...

Patria Church

Corona Campus Administrator

Corona, CA · On-site

$20/hr

The Campus Administrator ensures that procedures align with Patria Church strategic objectives and meet operational and business requirements. This role promotes accountability through clear ...

Patria Church

Director of Security

Rancho Cucamonga, CA · On-site

$85K/yr

The Director of Security provides operational leadership for all safety, security, emergency preparedness, and risk management functions across Patria Church. The Director leads campus security ...

Menlo Church

Campus Administrator

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$70K/yr

POSITION SUMMARY As a Campus Administrator at Menlo Church, you are the operational backbone of our campus. This pivotal role balances high-level task execution with relationship-driven leadership.

Southwest Church

Pastoral Resident

Indian Wells, CA · On-site

Job Type Internship Description Wellspring Church is a Gospel-Centered, Multiethnic ... Serve within assigned ministry areas (e.g., Discipleship, Family Ministry, Experience, Operations ...

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What are church operations?

Church operations refer to the management and coordination of the day-to-day activities that keep a church running smoothly. This includes overseeing administrative tasks, facility maintenance, finances, volunteer coordination, event planning, and communications. The goal of church operations is to support the mission of the church by ensuring that all logistical and organizational needs are met. Effective church operations help create a welcoming environment for members and visitors, and enable ministry leaders to focus on spiritual and community-building activities.

What are some common challenges faced in a church operations role, and how can they be effectively managed?

Church Operations professionals often encounter challenges such as balancing administrative tasks with congregation needs, managing budgets with limited resources, and coordinating schedules across multiple ministries. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential for handling these complexities. Many find that leveraging church management software and fostering close collaboration with staff and volunteers helps streamline operations and ensures smooth church functioning.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in church operations, and why are they important?

To thrive in Church Operations, you need strong organizational, financial management, and leadership skills, typically supported by experience in administration or nonprofit management. Familiarity with church management software, budgeting tools, and facility management systems is often required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills help foster a positive environment and facilitate collaboration among staff and volunteers. These competencies are vital to ensure smooth church functions, effective stewardship of resources, and the achievement of organizational goals.

What is the difference between Church Operations vs Church Administrative Assistant?

AspectChurch OperationsChurch Administrative Assistant
Primary RoleOversees overall church functions, including facilities, staff, and programsProvides administrative support, manages schedules, and handles correspondence
Required SkillsLeadership, management, organizational skillsAdministrative skills, communication, computer proficiency
Work EnvironmentOffice, church facilities, management meetingsOffice, church office, event support
Common CertificationsNone required, but management or ministry training helpfulAdministrative certifications or experience preferred

Church Operations focuses on managing the overall church functions and staff, requiring leadership and organizational skills. In contrast, a Church Administrative Assistant provides essential clerical support, handling day-to-day administrative tasks. Both roles are vital but differ in scope and responsibilities within the church's organizational structure.

What are the most commonly searched types of Church Operations jobs in California?

The most popular types of Church Operations jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Church Operations jobs?

Cities in California with the most Church Operations job openings:

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Infographic showing various Church Operations job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Campus Operations Manager

Sandals Church

Riverside, CA • On-site

$26 - $31/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Campus Operations Manager, Hunter Park Campus
Staff Role Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE
The Campus Operations Manager at Sandals Church Hunter Park serves as the operational and people-leadership backbone of the campus. By directly leading the campus operations team and managing critical organizational logistics, this role ensures that the staff remains healthy, growing, and strategically aligned, while freeing up the pastoral team to focus on high-value ministry tasks.
VISION, MISSION, AND CONTEXT
  • Vision: To be real with ourselves, God, and others.
  • Mission: To love God, love people, and live on mission.
  • Contextual Task: To reach the lost and raise up a spiritual family.
  • REPORTS TO: Campus Pastor
DIRECT REPORTS
  • Campus Operations Coordinator
  • Guest Experience Supervisor
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
  • To serve as the Campus Manager for Hunter Park - leading the campus operations team, stewarding the budget, keeping staff informed and aligned, and ensuring the operational engine (CCB, scheduling, Meeting Rhythms) runs at peak efficiency in service of the church's strategic priorities.
People Leadership & Team Health
  • Direct Supervision: Manages the Chief Operations Coordinator - setting clear goals, holding regular one-on-ones, and providing coaching and professional development.
  • Delegation with Accountability: Delegates technical execution (onboarding compliance, background checks, systems administration) to the Coordinator while retaining accountability for the quality and timeliness of outcomes.
  • Staff Health Monitoring: Watches for workload, margin, and burnout risk across the HP staff team; raises concerns proactively with the Campus Pastor before they become crises.
  • Culture & Celebration: Leads the HP Celebration Team for quarterly gatherings; manages staff birthdays, milestones, and the HPMD Staff Hub (move.sc/hpmdhub) so staff feel known and celebrated.
  • Growth & Succession: Identifies stretch assignments and development opportunities for the Coordinator and other operations staff, building bench strength for the team over time.
Executive Support & Strategic Partnership
  • EA to Campus Pastor: Manages the Campus Pastor's (Erik's) calendar and provides administrative support to ensure his time is prioritized toward his high-value tasks.
  • Meeting Architecture: Plans and executes HPLT and Engagement Team meetings - owning agenda creation, attendance tracking, and content prioritization.
  • Central Liaison: Serves as the primary point of contact for Central Team members (Facilities, Project Management, etc.) to ensure HP goals and timelines are met.
Financial Stewardship & Budgeting
  • Budget Management: Owns the Hunter Park budget; tracks spending, maintains margin, communicates status updates with supervisors, and manages all expense coding and approvals.
Communications Strategy
  • Primary Communications: Owns the majority of HP staff communication; sends the weekly staff email and the weekly all-campus email.
  • Partners with Youth and Kids Leads to execute logistical details for HP Camp.
  • Oversees all room and resource usage requests for the campus.
  • Inbox Management: Manages the hunterpark@sandalschurch.com email address, responding as needed to guests or the front office.
Systems Architecture & Oversight
  • Onboarding Strategy: Oversees the staff and volunteer onboarding process - ensuring interests are moved through the system efficiently.
  • CCB Architecture: Ensures all HP-related forms, processes, and queues are matched, automated correctly, and working efficiently for the team.
  • Metrics & Reporting: Runs metrics for the team as needed to evaluate campus health, staff health, and engagement levels.
  • Master Calendaring: Updates and maintains the HP Tab of the Master Calendar, the HPMD Google Calendar, the Time Off Waterfall, and the CS Campus Directory.
Weekend & Event Execution
  • Big Event Strategy: Sets the strategic plan for the OneServe strategy and Check-in events for major weekends like Easter and Christmas, coordinating with the Guest Experience Director and other ministry leads on execution.
  • Sunday Supervision: Serves as the standing, cross-department supervisor for Sunday mornings - leading the campus-wide pre-service and post-service huddle and providing real-time problem-solving across tech, facilities, kids, and guest experience.
  • Team Appreciation: Coordinates appreciation efforts and gifts for special weekends (Easter/Christmas) to honor the volunteer teams.
SPIRITUAL & CULTURAL EXPECTATIONS
  • Maintains a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a consistent devotional life.
  • Models the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) in character and leadership.
  • Protects the unity of the church and embodies humility, integrity, and authenticity.
  • Fully embraces and represents the Sandals Church Culture Stack in leadership and personal conduct.
  • Engaged in Discipleship.
2026 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
As Campus Operations Manager, this role activates these priorities operationally: keeping the staff team healthy and aligned enough to launch a new Saturday night service (Priority 1), ensuring the operational engine and budget support NextGen growth (Priority 2), and running the systems and metrics that track discipleship-group participation campus-wide (Priority 3).
  • Priority 1: Build a new Saturday night service experience to reach the lost (Attendance Goal: 1,000).
  • Priority 2: Raise up the NextGen (Kids/Students) to an attendance of 950.
  • Priority 3: Become disciple-makers as a church staff (Goal: 110 active discipleship groups and 20% of congregation in a group-1,000 people).
Compensation
Pay Range: $26-$31 per hour
Rate determined by experience and our internal compensation structure.
*Sandals Church is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of Sandals Church as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent us from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all employees share the same religious commitment, which is central to our mission.
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