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The Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real

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Bishop's Assistant / Diocesan Coordinator

Salinas, CA · On-site

$63K/yr

Support Annual Convention planning and provide required annual reports to The Episcopal Church ... Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Luis Obispo. Our congregations are welcoming ...

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How much do church santa jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for church santa in the United States is $48,640.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $57,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Church Santa, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Church Santa, you need strong interpersonal skills, a warm and approachable demeanor, and often experience working with children or in community events. Familiarity with event management tools, basic costume maintenance, and background checks are typically important for this role. Patience, reliability, and the ability to engage audiences of all ages are crucial soft skills that help create a joyful atmosphere. These skills and qualities are essential to ensure a safe, memorable, and positive experience for children and families during church events.

How does a Church Santa typically collaborate with church staff and volunteers during holiday events?

A Church Santa works closely with church staff and volunteers to ensure holiday events run smoothly and create a joyful experience for attendees. This collaboration often involves coordinating schedules, participating in event rehearsals, and following guidelines from event organizers to maintain a welcoming atmosphere. Church Santas may also assist with distributing gifts, greeting families, and supporting other activities during the event. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as the role is central to fostering community spirit and making the celebration memorable for children and families.

What are Church Santas?

Church Santas are individuals who portray Santa Claus during church events, especially around the Christmas season. Their role typically involves interacting with children, distributing gifts, and spreading holiday cheer in a way that aligns with the church's religious and community values. Church Santas often participate in Christmas pageants, fundraising events, or special holiday services. They help foster a sense of joy, generosity, and community spirit within the congregation. Unlike commercial Santas, Church Santas may also incorporate messages about the Christian meaning of Christmas.

What is the difference between Church Santa vs Church Volunteer?

AspectChurch SantaChurch Volunteer
Required CredentialsNo formal credentials needed, but some churches prefer background checksNo formal credentials required
Work EnvironmentReligious events, holiday seasons, church servicesVarious church activities, events, and community outreach
Employer & Industry UsageReligious organizations, churches during holiday seasonsAny church or religious community needing assistance

Church Santa and Church Volunteer roles both support church activities, but Church Santa typically involves seasonal appearances during holidays, often with minimal formal requirements. Volunteers may assist in a variety of church functions year-round, often with no formal credentials. While both roles serve religious communities, Church Santa is more specialized for holiday events, whereas volunteers have broader responsibilities.

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Greenhouse College Evangelist

Greenhouse College Evangelist

Greenhouse Church

Gainesville, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Greenhouse College Evangelist


FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt


Salary Job Class: Associate-Director


Reports to: College Director with additional reporting to Missions Pastor


Date Created: 3/10/2025


Supervisory responsibilities: None


Job Summary/Purpose:

The purpose of this ministry position is to serve as a main evangelist for Greenhouse College. This position will exponentially grow attendance and improve the experience of the Sunday night Greenhouse College service at the University of Florida, increase discipleship & evangelism trainings, and empower multiplication & evangelism in students' discipleship journey


Position Goals:

  • Grow Sunday night attendance by 100 people during 2025-26 year
  • 50% increase in college baptisms in 2025-2026 school year
  • Lead UA EV team and grow to 30 volunteers
  • Launch and lead Sunday night 411 training. Train 500 college students during school year

Greenhouse College Leadership and Shepherding

  • Meet with Microchurch leaders every week
  • Co-lead Leaders Microchurch
  • Co-lead coach groups in Discipleship Training

Oversee University of Florida & Santa Fe outreach

  • Develop and oversee the effective structure of radical outreach at college campuses
  • Ensure tabling is done on campus multiple times a month on both UF and Santa Fe
  • Conduct robust evangelism trainings for students during semester
    • Train and shadow students in evangelism
    • Empower Microchurches to be potent in evangelism
  • Work with college staffto creatively blow up invitational strategies on Sundays Nights and Sunday mornings
  • Increase microchurch pipeline at University Auditorium
  • Lead the planning, promotion, and execution of wide-reaching Welcome Week events on UF and Santa Fe and designated Invite Sundays with intent to introduce and acclimate tons of new students to Greenhouse Collaborate with staffto develop a variety of engaging activities to reach the entire campus via events, postering, etc.
    • Ignite college serve team, interns and microchurch leaders by providing opportunities for them to contribute their talents, skills, and ideas
    • Design dynamic, student-centered events that appeal to diverse interests and promote connection



University Auditorium

  • Provide staff leadershipfor the volunteer ministries on the University Campus. This includes
    • Sound & Tech Ministry; Hospitality Ministry (Ushers, Greeters, Welcome Desk, Signs, & Parking); Van/Transportation Ministry; Altar Ministry; Set Up & Tear Down Teams; Activate; Prayer Ministry, Worship Ministry
  • Lead evangelism team, trainings at UA
  • Manages logistics for services, including Planning Center, baptism setup, and ensuring the UA environment is ready
  • Engineer ways to make the Sunday night atmosphere to be more compelling, attractive, etc.


College Internship

  • Assist the promotion and execution of College Internship during Summer B
  • Lead teachings, discipleship groups during internship
  • Cultivate high evangelism culture in internship while generating powerful momentum for the Fall semester
  • Maximize interns' time on campus during college internship and Summer B services
  • Develop and implement strategies to attract new students during summer B


Greenhouse College as a Missionary Pipeline

  • Promote culture of every student participate in at least one mission trip in their collegiate career
  • Facilitate college missions trips
  • Create opportunities for Give a Year Pray About a Lifetime campaign - mobilize students to serve on the global mission field while praying about serving for life
  • Lead University Campus in radical generosity for missions and the Global Church.


Post-College Sending (Greenhouse Movement)

  • Work alongside Movement Pastors across all campuses and provide vision, direction and resourcing to help students become planted and thriving in their local campus.
  • Regularly communicate with Movement staffon behalf of the GH College team for all efforts, activities and status within GH College.
  • Connect students to other campuses during holidays breaks, summer breaks as well as help transition graduates to other GH campuses


Qualifications & Skill Requirements

  • One year management and supervisory experience with paid or volunteer staff
  • Commitment to developing working knowledge and application of the Greenhouse Church mission and ministry strategy and evidenced ability to implement within ministry emphasis
  • General joy attitude
  • Quick thinker, able to make decisions
  • Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretionary judgment with noted ability to make sound decisions
  • Ability to present a Jesus-like image when presented before or interaction with diverse groups of individuals
  • Ability to exercise flexibility within working responsibilities or environment
  • Excellent oral and written skills to effectively communicate in the English language
  • Proficient PC skills, with the ability to learn new software and/or applications
  • Expert with social media
  • Ability to perform in a multi-task environment, with the ability to prioritize work requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure issues are handled in a professional manner
Required Character Attributes & Team Values

  • Must Be Willing to Uphold and Champion the Following Team Values:
    • We are passionate disciples who reorient their lives around Jesus' call to serve, win souls, and make disciples.
    • We will fight to abide first every day.
    • We will lift the faith in every room we walk in.
    • We believe the best in people and care enough to confront.
    • We work hard and laugh often.
    • We have an insatiable desire to grow.
    • We show up with our best, working with all our hearts unto the Lord.
    • We live lives of adventure and generosity, allowing God to lead us to spend ourselves for those who could never pay us back.
  • Must Have the Following Character Attributes:
    • Places a high value on unity (According to Ephesians 4:3)
    • Lives a life above reproach (1 Timothy 3)
    • Models appropriate behavior toward the opposite sex (Ephesians 5:3) o Models a life of holiness, purity and integrity (Hebrews 12:14)
    • Has a good grasp of scripture and not given to untested points of view (Colossians 2:8)
    • Devotes themselves to prayer (Colossians 4:2)
    • Has a persevering spirit and soul (James 1:4).
    • Is strong and stable and not given to double-mindedness (James 1:8) o Is quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to be angry (James 1:19) o Has a calmness of spirit and does not over react (Proverbs 29:20) o Displays loyalty to other team members (2 Timothy 4:9-18)
    • Displays a positive attitude (Philippians 4:8)

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