Special Needs Ministry Coordinator & Volunteer Lead

Hope-Church; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hope Church is seeking a Special Needs Administrator + Volunteer Coordinator to support the Family Ministries department. This part-time role focuses on administrative leadership, volunteer recruitment, training, and fostering inclusive worship experiences for individuals with special needs and their families.

You will work with the Special Needs Lead, coordinate ministry programs, manage schedules, and help develop volunteers who serve across multiple children, student, and adult ministry areas.

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.
• Help onboard and train new volunteers in partnership with the Special Needs Lead.
• Foster a culture in which volunteers feel welcome, equipped, appreciated, and connected to HOPE's mission.
• Provide leadership and direction to Buddy volunteers during Sunday programming.
• Provide one-on-one support for individuals with special needs during worship services, ministry programs, and special events.
• Help create inclusive environments that allow individuals with special needs to participate alongside their peers whenever possible.
• Build positive relationships with individuals and families while supporting their unique needs.
• 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.
• Assist with the leadership and planning of monthly Monday night adult gatherings.
• Participate in summer camps, special events, and other ministry opportunities as requested.
• Model HOPE's mission, values, and culture in daily interactions.
• Help create an environment where individuals and families of all abilities can experience the love of Christ and become more fully engaged in the life of the church.
• Invest in volunteers by equipping, encouraging, and developing them as ministry leaders.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and collaborative ministry planning.
• Support a healthy team culture through flexibility, initiative, and servant leadership.

Skills

Passion for serving individuals with S

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Volunteer recruitment & coordination

Team collaboration

Faith-based ministry alignment

Job description

Hope Church is seeking a Special Needs Administrator + Volunteer Coordinator to support the Family Ministries department. This part-time role focuses on administrative leadership, volunteer recruitment, training, and fostering inclusive worship experiences for individuals with special needs and their families.

You will work with the Special Needs Lead, coordinate ministry programs, manage schedules, and help develop volunteers who serve across multiple children, student, and adult ministry areas.