Special Needs Ministries Admin & Volunteer Coordinator

Hope Church; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hope Church Special Needs Administrator + Volunteer Coordinator supports the mission of Hope Church by helping create welcoming, safe, and engaging environments for people with special needs to participate fully in worship and church life.

Working with the Special Needs Lead, this role provides administrative leadership, coordinates volunteers, and helps plan ministry programs and events, while growing volunteers who serve with care and excellence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and supports HOPE Church's mission and beliefs.
• Passion for serving individuals with special needs and their families.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to recruit, encourage, and coordinate volunteers.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a ministry team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Special Needs ministry, including email communication, calendars, schedules, and ministry records.
• Assist with planning and coordinating ministry programs, events, and activities.
• Maintain ministry supplies, sensory rooms, and equipment to ensure they are organized and ready for use.
• Recruit, schedule, and communicate with volunteers serving throughout the Special Needs ministry.
• Collaborate with Hope Kids, Hope Students, Hope Young Adults, and other ministry teams to ensure individuals with special needs are supported at church-wide events and programs.
• Participate in staff meetings and collaborative ministry planning.

Skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Volunteer recruitment

Team collaboration

Job description

The Hope Church Special Needs Administrator + Volunteer Coordinator supports the mission of Hope Church by helping create welcoming, safe, and engaging environments for people with special needs to participate fully in worship and church life.

Working with the Special Needs Lead, this role provides administrative leadership, coordinates volunteers, and helps plan ministry programs and events, while growing volunteers who serve with care and excellence.