Hosted Here Operations Manager

Mariners Church is a biblically-centered, non-denominational church located in Southern California focused on inspiring people to follow Jesus and fearlessly change the world. Mariners is listed as one of the top 20 largest churches in America by Outreach Magazine. We are a community of ordinary people from all walks of life courageously trusting God to do the extraordinary. Simply put, we trust God to do what we can’t—heal, transform, renew, forgive, provide and sustain. Through the redemption story of each believer, God is glorified, lives are changed and communities are impacted in a significant way. Come and be part of a new season of growth as Mariners Church responds to God’s call in launching new congregations.

The Hosted Here Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the logistical and operational aspects of the ministry to ensure efficient execution of outreach programs in nursing homes, homeless shelters, military bases, senior living communities, youth facilities, and healthcare centers. 

This role ensures that Hosted Here events run smoothly, supplies and resources are managed effectively, and internal processes support the ministry’s mission to bring church to people in underserved environments, reporting to the Hosted Here Pastor on the Hosted Here team.  A full time position, the schedule generally includes services during the week at the various locations (will include nights and weekends), meetings at our office in Irvine, and additional time during the week for a total of 40 hours. 

Responsibilities

Operational Coordination

• Develop and oversee logistical plans for Hosted Here gatherings, ensuring all materials, technology, and resources are available and set up efficiently.
• Manage scheduling, transportation, and coordination of supplies for each location.
• Establish best practices and scalable processes to streamline ministry operations.

Event and Facility Logistics

• Ensure venues are set up appropriately for services, considering space constraints and environmental factors.
• Maintain relationships with facility leadership to ensure smooth execution of gatherings.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any on-site logistical challenges.

Resource and Budget Management

• Manage inventory of supplies, including Bibles, communion materials, sound equipment, and volunteer resources.
• Oversee ministry budgets, track expenses, and ensure stewardship of financial resources.
• Work with vendors and partners to secure necessary resources cost-effectively.

Collaboration and Support

• Work closely with the Discipleship and Volunteer Manager to align operational needs with ministry goals.
• Support the Sales/Admin Relations team by providing logistical solutions for new and existing facility partnerships.
• Ensure all ministry gatherings adhere to Mariners Church policies and guidelines.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in operations, logistics, or event management is preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a broader team.
• Comfortable working in diverse environments, including nursing homes, shelters, and healthcare facilities.
• Passion for ministry and a heart for serving underserved communities.
• Ability to lift and transport materials as needed.

Physical Demands

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

All Mariners Church Staff:

• Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.
• Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.
• Agree to and adhere to the church's statement of faith and leadership commitment. 
• Attend Mariners Church.

We believe the total combination of your pay, benefits, and opportunities aligned with your calling will ensure that you and your family are provided for. The following items are just a sample of the things we offer for full-time employment:

• Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• 403b Retirement Saving Plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid time off to serve
• Discounts at the Mariners Cafe and Bookstore
• Tuition discount for Mariners Church Preschool 
• Opportunity to attend ministry events and conferences
• Working alongside a community of supportive, like-minded believers