Global Engagement Associate

Sandals Church; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Sandals Church in Riverside, CA is seeking a Global Engagement Associate to provide essential administrative and logistical support for short-term trips, special events, and campus initiatives.

The role partners with the GE team to manage trip applications, interviews, participant records, travel arrangements, budgeting, and communication with participants, while upholding the church's values and faith commitments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years in administrative, logistical, or coordinator roles.
• Experience in ministry or non-profit setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Applicant & Team Management: assist in trip applications, scheduling interviews, and team placement.
• Administrative & Logistical Support: handle paperwork, background checks, and participant records.
• Travel Coordination: book flights, airport transport, and accommodations for teams.
• Communication: coordinate deadlines, paperwork, fundraising goals, and training schedules.
• Financial Administration: track trip finances, processing payments and donations, budgeting.
• Database Management: maintain participant and trip data.
• Support & Coordination: assist GE Manager and leaders to ensure successful trips.

Skills

Admin experience

Logistics coordination

Google Workspace

Team player

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Database management

Job description

Description

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT ASSOCIATE

Department: Missions

Reports to: Global Engagement Manager

Location: Riverside, CA

Job Type: Seasonal, part-time, 20 hours per week

JOB DETAILS:

The Global Engagement Associate provides essential administrative and logistical support for all Global Engagement efforts, including short-term trips, special events and campus efforts at Sandals Church. The Associate will work closely with the GE team to ensure a smooth and organized experience for all GE participants and leaders.

SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applicant & Team Management: Assist in the trip application process, scheduling and coordinating interviews, and team placement.


• Administrative & Logistical Support: Assist in completing administrative tasks related to mission trips, including processing paperwork, ensuring completion of background checks, and maintaining participant records.


• Travel Coordination: Assist in planning all travel logistics, including booking flights, arranging airport transportation, and managing accommodation details for teams. Ensure all travel-related documentation is complete and accessible.


• Communication: Communicate regularly with trip participants regarding deadlines, required paperwork, fundraising goals, and training schedules. Respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.


• Financial Administration: Work with the Global Engagement Manager to track trip-related finances, process payments and donations, and assist with budget management.


• Database Management: Maintain and update the Global Engagement database with accurate participant information, trip details, and financial data.


• Support & Coordination: Provide support to the Global Engagement Manager, the Global Engagement Lead, and volunteer team leaders as needed to ensure the successful execution of all mission trips.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.


• Experience:
  
  
  
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an administrative, logistical, or coordinator role.
  
  
  • Experience in a ministry or non-profit setting is a plus.
  
  
  
  


• Core Competencies:


• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.


• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.


• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Google Workspace. Experience with database management is a plus.


• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively and take direction from a supervisor.


• Personal Qualifications: A mature Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion for supporting global missions. Must be in full agreement with the Statement of Faith and core values of Sandals Church.

Compensation

Pay Range: $20–$23 per hour
Rate determined by experience and our internal compensation structure.

*Sandals Church is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of Sandals Church as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent us from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all employees share the same religious commitment, which is central to our mission.

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