Peninsula Covenant Church is a dynamic, fast-moving church in Redwood City. Healthy and successful team members are those who are flexible, constantly open, and able to change and take initiative to creatively solve problems. We actively cultivate a culture of collaboration, creativity, and kindness across all PCC teams. Team members need the skills below in order to thrive in the PCC work culture.

MISSION of PENINSULA COVENANT CHURCH

To empower generations to passionately follow Jesus one person at a time.

VISION OF FAMILY MINISTRY

Helping kids, teens, and homes encounter Jesus and developing leaders to partner in ministry.

PRINCIPLE OBJECTIVE

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the Family Ministry Pastor/Director and the respective teams. This position supports various office and event functions, including preparing correspondence, answering phones, monitoring office inventory, and ordering supplies, maintaining calendars, and handling various other assignments as needed. The role ensures effective internal and external communications.

PRINCIPLE WORKING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports directly to the Family Ministry Pastor and collaborates closely with the Kids and Students teams. It involves interaction with PCC staff, parents, volunteers, schools, and the wider community. The role is an integral part of the Family Ministry team and works with all ministries within PCC.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

General Duties

Maintain and support database records, providing training as needed.

Facilitate inter-department and volunteer communication.

Coordinate and manage departmental calendars.

Maintain meeting spaces, offices, and storage areas, ensuring necessary supplies are stocked.

Manage the Family Ministry Pastor’s meeting schedules with external contacts.

Ministry Specific Duties

Assist with planning and promoting events, including registration, facilities and rental coordination, and budget tracking.

Support staff with check-in systems and reports and manage Planning Center Online (PCO) workflow resources and calendar management.

Facilitate onboarding and workflow integration for new families and volunteers.

Support the Family Ministry Pastor by managing their calendar, preparing for meetings, handling correspondence, and processing expense reports.

Assist with communications from Family Ministry, including writing, designing, and coordinating outreach efforts to parents, students, and external groups.

Oversee the production of publications and develop templates, forms, and procedures.

Ensure participant safety by implementing and adhering to all Family Ministry and Safe Church policies and procedures.

Perform additional tasks as needed to support Family Ministry goals.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to effectively interact with the church community and staff members.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Adaptability and ability to think quickly.

Proven time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.

Act with integrity, professionalism, and maintain confidentiality.

Proficiency with Mac, PC, Google Docs, and MS Office software.

Demonstrates a Christ-like attitude in words and actions.

Team-oriented, capable of working collaboratively with staff, volunteers, parents, and the student leadership team.

Understands the Bay Area as a mission field, recognizing that less than 3% of the Peninsula is aware of a Christian worldview.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

A faithful follower of Jesus.

Bachelor’s degree or greater preferred (current college enrollment is acceptable).

Minimum one-year related experience preferred.

Experience in a church, school, or community setting is highly preferred

The ability to lead worship is preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to interact and engage with school-aged youth

Must be able to lift, transport, and set up equipment up to 30 pounds

Extensive walking and standing across a 14-acre campus in all weather conditions is required

Must have a clean, current DMV record

DOJ background clearance is required

Must adhere to and model PCC’s Safe Church policies

WORKWEEK

This position is full-time, non-exempt with 40 hours per week.

This position is primarily a T-F/Sunday job

This position will be expected to work on Sundays, some evenings, and some holidays.