Apply on Employer Site

Church of the City New York · 4 days ago

Operations Coordinator

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $70K/yr

Church of the City New York is seeking an operations professional to ensure the seamless execution of Sunday gatherings and events. The Operations Coordinator will support volunteer teams and manage scheduling, logistics, and contractor coordination to enhance the church's operational efficiency.

Religious Institutions

Responsibilities

Handle Planning Center scheduling and communications for all Sunday Operations teams, including onboarding and training logistics in coordination with department leads

Build and maintain a strong volunteer culture through Team Nights, appreciation events, clear post assignments, and documentation

Provide hands-on Sunday leadership presence to support volunteers, troubleshoot issues, and oversee logistics such as load-in/load-out, signage, supplies, and room resets

Support execution of large Sunday events, baptisms, Welcome to Church, and other church-wide milestones

Manage the Ministry Support Request Form, ensuring requests are routed, tracked, and systems created to reduce recurring gaps

Coordinate scheduling with contractors (security vendors, cleaners, etc.), confirming details and routing invoices to Finance for timely payment and budget tracking

Maintain contractor calendars and vendor rosters for proactive planning

Manage volunteer coverage across multiple service times, anticipating gaps and supporting scalable growth at current and future venues (Temple Israel, Rodeph Sholom)

Adhere to and embody the qualities and characteristics required of Church of the City New York Staff Members, as defined by the Staff Handbook

Qualification

Scheduling toolsOperations managementVolunteer coordinationProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeam collaborationDetail-oriented

Required

A Christian in submission to the authority of the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit, as evident in lifestyle. Subscribes to and is in full agreement with the Church of the City's Statement of Faith

High energy executor who thrives when things are moving fast

Low ego collaborator — willing to jump in and do what needs to be done

Admin-savvy with scheduling tools, spreadsheets, and team communications

Solutions-oriented thinker — can see problems and build sustainable systems to prevent them

Comfortable being both behind the scenes and visible on Sundays as needed

High school diploma or equivalent, plus demonstrated experience in operations, administration, or related roles