Coordinator of Adult Ministry in New York, New York at Redeemer Presbyterian Church East Side

Your purpose starts here! By joining Redeemer East Side, you’ll help build a great city; bringing personal conversion, community formation, social justice, and cultural renewal to New York City and, through it, the world. We are FOR NYC; creating space for our community, where people’s questions are valued, and where our neighbors are known, loved, and cared for.

Position: Coordinator of Adult Ministry

Department: Community Life

Band: 5

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours worked: Full-time, 40 hours per week, including Sundays.

Salary: $52,500 - $61,250 / year

Reports to: Director of Community Life

Position Summary

The Coordinator of Adult Ministry provides administrative, operational, and logistical leadership for Redeemer East Side's Adult Ministry. This role supports Community Groups, Affinity Groups, Collectives, Teaching, and ministry systems (PCO, Slack, Zoom, Skedda, etc.) by coordinating events, managing communications and registrations, maintaining ministry workflows and databases, tracking key metrics, and ensuring the effective execution of ministry gatherings. Working closely with the Director of Community Life, Director of Teaching, and RES ministry leaders, the Coordinator helps create organized, welcoming, and effective environments where adults can find belonging, grow in discipleship, build meaningful relationships, and engage in the life of the church.

Key Responsibilities

Community Groups (10 hrs/week)

Serve as the primary administrative coordinator for Community Groups.Manage proactive communication with prospective and current Community Group participants, as well as attendees of connecting events like CG Basics, New Leader Training, and newcomer events.Coordinate logistics for Community Group leader trainings (Cultivate, Living Room Sessions), CG meetings onsite, and related events.Submit communication requests to the Manager of Communications in a timely manner to support newsletters, social media, website updates, and Sunday announcements.Create and manage registrations for Community Groups through the church website and Planning Center.

Other Groups & Collectives (10 hrs/week)

Provide administrative support for the ongoing operations of Affinity Groups, Support Groups, and Collectives.Coordinate the planning and execution of Affinity Groups, Support Groups, Collectives, and related Community Life initiatives and events.Manage registrations and participant communication for Affinity Groups, Support Groups, Collectives, and ministry events.Coordinate catering, food orders, and hospitality logistics for meetings, gatherings, and special events.Support ministry leaders with scheduling, resource preparation (handouts, supplies, etc.), and administrative coordination (A/V, microphones, etc.).Coordinate operational logistics for programming and events (classes, bible studies, social events, etc.), ensuring spaces, materials, and systems are prepared.Track participation, engagement, and ministry outcomes for Affinity Groups, Support Groups, and Collectives to inform future planning and ministry effectiveness.

Christian Education & Classes (10 hrs/week)

Coordinate the implementation of Class offerings, including classes, cohorts, and discipleship initiatives.Manage communication with prospective, current, and former class participants.Create and maintain online registrations for classes and educational events.Partner with instructors to edit, prepare, and print class materials.Build surveys and collect participant feedback to evaluate effectiveness and improve future offerings.Track attendance, engagement, and ministry outcomes.Coordinate with the Communications Manager to promote upcoming classes and educational opportunities.Partner closely with the Director of Teaching to ensure all educational offerings support the church's discipleship strategy and ministry values.

Ministry Systems & Operations (10 hrs/week)

Monitor participation and engagement metrics, including: Newcomer events, Digital Connect Cards, Community Group participation and Participant feedback & satisfaction.Maintain and optimize ministry systems, databases, and administrative workflows to ensure accurate, accessible information.Serve as the primary administrator for Planning Center, managing registrations, workflows, volunteer scheduling, and reporting.Track and report ministry outcomes to support strategic planning, annual reporting, and continuous improvement.Monitor the Community Life budget to ensure responsible financial stewardship.Administer ministry platforms, including Slack, Google Drive, Zoom, and Skedda, to support effective team collaboration.Maintain and optimize administrative processes, databases, and workflows that increase efficiency and enhance the experience of staff, leaders, and participants.Collaborate with the team to ensure operational excellence across all Adult Ministry programs.

Qualifications

Spiritual Qualifications

A growing Christian with a vibrant faith rooted in the gospel of grace.Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Redeemer East Side.Alignment with the theological convictions of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), including the Westminster Confession.

Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's degree requiredTwo or more years of administrative experience in a church, nonprofit, or ministry setting is preferredExceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detailProven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities with accuracy and consistencyEffective at managing systems, records, and documentationThorough, accurate, and reliable in juggling multiple priorities while maintaining qualityCollaborative and supportive team memberProven ability to create systems and support teams with excellenceStrong administrative, operational, and project management skillsDemonstrated ability to maintain and improve systems and processesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsRelational, hospitable, and collaborative approach to ministryProficiency with Microsoft Office, Planning Center, Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, database management, and other online collaboration toolsAbility to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Full-time members of the Redeemer East Side team, are offered competitive salaries, paid time off, and benefits, to include:

Fully paid Medical Plan Premiums for employee-only coverage and nominal costs for dependent coverageFully paid Dental insurance premiums, with dental buy-up plan optionFully paid Vision insurance premiums403b Retirement, plus company matchRedeemer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and basic life insuranceVoluntary accident, life, and AD&D policies for employee, spouse, and childrenRedeemer-funded HSA and HRA with elected high-deductible medical coverageOptional Limited Purpose FSA for dental, vision, and dependent care costsTransit / commuter benefitCounseling benefit

Use of Hiring TechnologyAs part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help review applications and identify candidates whose qualifications align with the requirements of the role. AI can assist us in evaluating skills, qualifications, experience, or certain keywords. These tools support, but do not replace, human review and decision-making.

While interviewers may record and transcribe interviews using AI tools, we do not utilize AI to evaluate or analyze interview videos. Recording of interviews is done solely for the purpose of note-taking or transcribing the conversation, and human review is conducted of the notes prior to connecting them with an applicant's file. The organization does not utilize Automated Employment Decision Tools to conduct video analysis of any recorded interviews, and is fully compliant with New York City Local Law 144.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set; experience and training; licensure, certifications, and ordination; and other organizational needs.