CM Assistant - Part Time OC

Harvest Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A local community church in California is seeking a Children's Ministry Assistant to support and coordinate activities promoting spiritual growth for children. Responsibilities include overseeing project management software, planning church events, and maintaining communication with contacts. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with a dedication to fostering relationships within the community. The ideal candidate will contribute positively to the church's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills to manage events and tasks effectively.
• Ability to communicate with various stakeholders professionally.
• Experience in a church or ministry setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cloud-based project management software.
• Plan and execute church events and activities.
• Maintain communication with internal and external contacts.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

ClickUp

Wrike

Job description

Welcome to Harvest Christian Fellowship, a vibrant, non-denominational church founded in 1973 by Pastor Greg Laurie in Riverside, California. For over five decades, our mission has been simple yet profound: Knowing God and Making Him Known. We are a community of believers dedicated to fostering a deep relationship with Jesus Christ and sharing His love with the world.

Our Story

Harvest began humbly as a Bible study led by a young Greg Laurie during the Jesus People movement of the late 1960s. What started in a small gathering has grown into a multi-campus ministry with locations in Riverside, Orange County, and Maui. Today, with a weekly attendance of over 9,000 people, Harvest remains committed to biblical teaching, authentic worship, and meaningful fellowship.

In 1990, Pastor Greg launched the Harvest Crusades, a large-scale evangelistic event that has reached millions with the Gospel.

What We Believe

At Harvest, we believe in the transformative power of the Bible as God’s Word. Our core values center on:

• Worship: Engaging in heartfelt, Christ-centered worship.
• Teaching: Providing sound biblical teaching to equip believers for life and faith.
• Community: Building authentic relationships through small groups, ministries, and outreach.
• Service: Serving others locally and globally, reflecting Christ’s love in action.

Our Community

With campuses in Southern California and Hawaii, Harvest is a place where everyone is welcome. Whether you’re exploring faith for the first time or seeking a deeper connection with God, you’ll find a home here. Our services feature dynamic worship, relevant messages, and opportunities to connect through ministries like Harvest Kids, Youth, Young Adults, Men’s (Valor), Women’s (Virtue), and Harvest Groups.

Job Summary

The Children’s Ministry Assistant helps support and coordinate activities for the Children’s Ministry. This position instructs children in activities designed to promote spiritual and growth. The Children’s Ministry Assistant also performs routine clerical functions to moderately complex task, such as drafting and editing correspondence, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, event planning and deliver results in a timely manner. They serve with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promotes Harvest’s culture, values, and mission.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee and manage our cloud-based and project management software (ClickUp, Wrike, etc.)
• Plan and execute events, services, camps, leadership meetings, etc. under Youth Pastor/Director.
• Manage all aspects of event planning, including budgeting, timeline, and on-site coordination.
• Streamline communication between internal and external contacts at Harvest Christian Fellowship
• Build and develop constructive/cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Provide consistent updates to Youth Director and Pastor(s) on events.
• Represent Harvest in a professional and positive manner to external sources.
• Physical Requirements, with or without accommodation: prolonged periods of sitting and looking at a computer screens, while also being active for events.
• Duties are not exhaustive and are subject to change at any time.