Adult Ministries Coordinator

Centenary United Methodist Church Winston-Salem, NC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Centenary United Methodist Church Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an Adult Ministries Coordinator to provide administrative and logistical support across Congregational Care, Engagement, Senior Adult Ministries, Adult Formation, and Missions.

The role ensures smooth operations for programs, events, and communications, maintains ministry records in Realm, and assists with budgeting and newsletter production. Flexible full-time; reports to the Director of Congregational Care.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent; 2+ years in admin/ministry support.
• Proficient with office software; Realm or Constant Contact a plus.
• Strong organization, multi-project management, deadlines.
• Compassionate, discreet; confidentiality required.
• Excellent written communication.
• Ability to interact with grieving families and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate congregational care logistics including funerals and flowers.
• Manage newcomer/visitor engagement and attendance tracking.
• Coordinate Senior Adult Ministries programming and trips.
• Support Adult Formation class scheduling and resources.
• Coordinate event, class, and facility logistics across all ministry areas.
• Maintain ministry database records and attendance reporting.
• Produce ministry communications and newsletters.
• Support Missions administration and trip logistics.
• Assist with budget support and supply ordering.
• Participate in staff meetings and provide backup for pew pad tasks.
• Ensure registrations, mailings, and records stay accurate.

Skills

Administrative support

Non-profit experience

Realm/Constant Contact

Event coordination

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Realm

Constant Contact

MS Office

Job description

The Adult Ministries Coordinator provides administrative and logistical support across Congregational Care, Engagement, Senior Adult Ministries, Adult Formation, and Missions. They will ensure that programs, events, pastoral care processes, and communications run smoothly and that ministry records and reporting are accurate and current. This position is flexible full-time and reports to the Director/Minister of Congregational Care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates congregational care logistics — funerals, flower ministry, the Bereavement Team, and pastoral care records.
• Manages newcomer and visitor engagement — outreach, data entry, and attendance tracking.
• Coordinates Senior Adult Ministries programming — luncheons, day trips, and assisted living check-ins.
• Supports Adult Formation programs — class scheduling, retreats, and small group leader resources.
• Coordinates event, class, and facility logistics — registrations, calendaring, and committee logistics across all ministry areas.
• Maintains ministry database records and attendance reporting — Realm data entry and annual attendance reporting.
• Attention to Detail - Keeps registrations, records, and mailings accurate and organized.
• Produces ministry communications — bulletin announcements and Constant Contact newsletters.
• Supports Missions Ministry administration — trip logistics, grant paperwork, and inquiry calls.
• Manages ministry administrative and budget support — credit card reconciliation, supply ordering, and budget assistance.
• Participates in staff and ministry team meetings; provides backup support for pew pad processing and attendance data entry as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience; 2+ years of administrative or ministry support experience, preferably in a church or non-profit setting.
• Proficient with office/productivity software and a demonstrated ability to learn new programs independently; experience with Realm or Constant Contact is a plus, but not required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple concurrent projects, volunteers, and deadlines.
• Compassionate, discreet, and comfortable interacting with grieving families, homebound and older adult members, and volunteer teams; committed to the mission and values of the church. Maintaining confidentiality is required.
• Manages deadline-driven tasks across multiple ministry areas.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly for newsletters, announcements, and correspondence.
• Initiative: Proactively improves processes and anticipates ministry leaders' needs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by persons

assigned to this classification.They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and