EMPLOYMENT

Current Staff Openings

Job Title: Ministry Coordinator and Administrative Associate (Posted on 07-30-2026)

Employment Type: Part-Time

Job Summary:

Create a welcoming, organized, and spiritually encouraging environment on Sunday mornings. The Ministry Coordinator works closely with Sunday morning ministry team leaders to ensure ministry needs are met while fostering a culture of appreciation, teamwork, and discipleship. Additionally, this person will assist with administrative duties during the week.

Responsibilities:

The Ministry Coordinator will assist in creating a culture of mutual service and promote volunteer opportunities by serving at a tactical level to connect members to specific volunteer opportunities (e.g., date/time) and will ensure our Sunday morning ministry teams (e.g., ushers, parking, coffee bar, security, medical, etc.) are ministering to the body as intended.

Sunday Mornings:

  • Organize and communicate volunteer schedules, updates, and ministry needs in a timely manner
  • Prepare for last-minute cancellations and have a plan in place to ensure ministry still happens
  • Work with ministry team leaders to ensure teams are adequately staffed
  • Plan volunteer appreciation events and any recognition initiatives (e.g., special “thank you” gifts at Christmas)
  • Collaborate with ministry leaders to identify volunteer needs for Sunday service teams. While not responsible for ensuring Noah’s Ark and Kid’s ROCC are staffed on Sunday mornings, this individual should maintain awareness of our other Sunday morning needs and work in a collaborative role with children’s ministries.
  • Be available on Sunday mornings to provide oversight to our Sunday morning ministry team leaders and connect members with volunteer opportunities

Administration:

  • Prepare Coffee Bar & Sanctuary for Sunday, including maintaining inventory of all necessary supplies and food items
  • Coordinate communion preparation and oversee cleanup (typically once a month)
  • Coordinate logistics for special holiday services, outreach events, volunteer appreciation event, and seasonal gatherings
  • Coordinate monthly staff lunches and other staff events
  • Assist with funeral arrangements, coordinate logistics with pastoral staff, prepare facility, arrange flowers and meals if needed. Provide occasional assistance during services.
  • Provide administrative support to the volunteers who serve with the meal ministry, shut-in ministry, Grief Share, Divorce Care, and, as needed and directed by the Director of Finance & Operations, other ministries.
  • Front office assistance: answer phones, walk-in assistance, and connecting visitors with the appropriate person in a professional manner as needed
  • Cross-train roles to provide support for other administrative team members
  • Participate in recruiting coordination and execution with other staff

Essential Qualifications:

  • Pursue an ever-deepening relationship with Jesus Christ and maintain a lifestyle that is reflective of that pursuit. As an employee of the church, you are a representative not only of this church but also of our Savior, Jesus Christ
  • Ensure all interactions with members, guests, and fellow staff are seasoned with grace and consistent with the fruits of the Spirit (Gal 5:22-23)
  • Exhibit Christ-like humility and demonstrate a servant’s heart. We are a well-oiled team because we love to serve each other
  • Ensure all information received remains confidential

Reporting and Evaluation:

This position will report to the Creative Communications Director. Performance reviews will be conducted annually by the Creative Communications Director. Compensation will be determined in accordance with current compensation guidelines.

Specifications:

  • Excellent communication skills, comfortable with computers and technology, strong organizational and administrative abilities
  • Sunday mornings: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Weekdays: approximately 20-24 hours, with an occasional Friday when help in the office is needed. Less than five times a year, assist with weekend events outside of Sunday mornings.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Brett Kanode at .

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Job Title: Administrative Associate (Posted on 07-30-2026)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

Provide administrative support to the church staff, ministries, and the congregation. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, maintains confidentiality, and demonstrates professionalism while supporting the church's mission and values.

Responsibilities:

Weekly:

  • Front office assistance: answer phones, walk-in assistance, process incoming and outgoing mail daily, and connecting visitors with the appropriate person in a professional manner
  • Administrative assistance for Senior Pastor & Senior Pastor Elect. This might include managing calendars, organizing files, and assisting with scheduling and communication.
  • Distribute prayer updates to Pastors and the Prayer team. Prayer ministry coordination includes weekly distribution of prayer requests received in person, online, by email, and text.
  • Process “Hey, I’m Here” cards, documenting new visitors, baptism requests, membership interest, spiritual growth inquiries, and general messages
  • Baptisms/Dedications: scheduling pastoral meetings, filming and service date, record keeping, and preparation of materials (no Sunday responsibilities)
  • Oversee Background Checks & Ministry Safe Training: This includes ordering the checks as needed, communicating with members, and maintaining appropriate records.
  • Communication with the EPC and Presbytery
  • Compassion Requests: initial contact and information collection, referrals, documentation and tracking
  • Order ministry supplies for communion, coffee bar, usher room, lobby and sanctuary and other events (for example, tissues, muffins, and paper products)
  • Order and maintain office supplies for copy room and for staff

Monthly:

  • Compile and distribute staff meeting minutes
  • Compile documents for Session meets, file minutes and other documents of importance, and coordinate other logistical needs (for example, ordering meals)

Quarterly:

  • Registration and travel for Presbytery meetings for elders including Presbytery, General Assembly and retreats

Annually or as needed:

  • Complete annual EPC Statistical Report, and any needed correspondence for Presbytery and General Assembly
  • Assist with community outreach events (mailers, coordinating with vendors, facility set-up)
  • Coordination of elder events and retreats
  • Assist pastors as needed with printed materials for weddings and funerals
  • Cross-train roles to provide support for other administrative team members
  • Coordinate Presbytery meetings when held at ROCC

Essential Qualifications:

  • Pursue an ever-deepening relationship with Jesus Christ and maintain a lifestyle that is reflective of that pursuit. As an employee of the church, you are a representative not only of this church but also of our Savior, Jesus Christ
  • Ensure all interactions with members, guests, and fellow staff are seasoned with grace and consistent with the fruits of the Spirit (Gal 5:22-23)
  • Exhibit Christ-like humility and demonstrate a servant’s heart. We are a well-oiled team because we love to serve each other
  • Ensure all information received remains confidential

Reporting and Evaluation: 

This person will report to the Director of Finance & Operations. Performance reviews will be conducted annually by the Director of Finance & Operations. Compensation will be determined in accordance with current compensation guidelines.

Specifications:

  • Good computer and technology skills, experience in administration, excellent communication skills
  • Monday through Friday 8:30-4:30

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Shay Heckard at .

 

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Job Title: Middle School Ministry Director (Posted on 08-21-2024)

Employment Type: Full-time

Overview:

The Middle School Ministry Director will work with the River Oaks Youth Pastor and partner with parents to enable youth to grow into mature disciples of Jesus Christ. This person will help oversee our Sunday evening ministry (ROCC Youth) to all students while focusing mostly on our middle school ministry. They will share in the responsibility of helping the youth of the church grow into mature disciples of Jesus Christ through weekly Bible studies, mission trips, camps, and occasional connection/outreach events.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Share in the responsibility of teaching the timeless truth of God’s Word to the students with a primary focus on middle schoolers. This would include everything from teaching to a large group on Sunday evenings to leading a mid-week Bible study or a small group.
  • Oversee the Sunday School Ministry and NextStep class (confirmation class for 6th graders); recruit, equip, and encourage the volunteer leaders who teach Sunday School and ensure that this ministry is aligned with the overall vision of the youth ministry.
  • Assist the Youth Pastor with planning mission trips, camps, retreats, and one-time events. This would include tasks like developing a budget, scheduling events, managing a calendar, developing promotional materials, and overseeing cabin assignments.
  • Prioritize one-on-one relationship with students and volunteers for the purpose of encouragement and helping them grow in their faith.
  • Help ensure first-time visiting students have a great experience. Create “in-roads” for students to become better connected at River Oaks by pairing them up with leaders and peers who would take them under their wing and help them feel loved and connected.
  • Assist with pastoral counseling and help shepherd students and their families through any crises that might arise.
  • Maintain a strong presence in schools and student’s extracurricular events/activities.
  • Help volunteer leaders become shepherds by providing small group questions, teaching material and other resources and build a great relationship with them as your team.
  • Assist in the planning and leadership of team meetings.
  • On occasion, assist with event planning for church-wide events.
  • Maintain a 40-hour work week. This includes maintain a set schedule of office hours and a flexible set of ministry hours. Ministry to youth requires atypical work hours and it’s encouraged to be present for student’s games, plays, school lunches, and be available for weekend retreats and evening Bible studies.

General Responsibilities:

  • Cultivate an ever-deepening personal relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, Bible study, and worship attendance.
  • Be able to think strategically, provide direction, accept direction, and take projects from concept to completion.
  • Be optimistic in the face of difficulty. View adversity not as a problem but as an unsolved opportunity.
  • Be industrious, hard working, and diligent. The right person will be relationship-minded and results-oriented.
  • Be easily dissatisfied with the status quo but respond with grace when the answer is “no.” Be able to separate your ideas from your identity.
  • Develop a budget and work within those guidelines while establishing goals and implementing strategies for their attainment.
  • Contribute to the team spirit of the staff through fellowship, encouragement, cooperation, and prayer. Humility, work ethic, and a servant’s heart are a must.
  • Be supportive of and participate in the regular church programs and activities.
  • Be able to address conflict using the biblical model laid out in Matthew 18.
  • Agree with the core beliefs of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church and especially the 7 Essentials of our Faith. (http://epc.org/about-the-epc/beliefs/).

Required Experience/Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Youth ministry experience
  • A proven track record of effective leadership and collaborating with others to accomplish exceptional results
  • Effectiveness as a public speaker/teacher
  • Experience in graphic design, video editing, and visuals for teaching aids is a plus
  • A degree in Biblical Studies is preferred

Working Relationships:

  • Reports to the Youth Pastor

Please send your resume and cover letter to Pastor Brian Edmonds at .

 

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About River Oaks Community Church

River Oaks began in March 1999 as a church plant with a core group of 30 families and has grown since then to become a multi-generational church that continues to attract young families through our ministries to the next generation.  We are strategically located next to West Forsyth High School, along a major thoroughfare that connects the cities of Lewisville, Clemmons, and Winston-Salem. Our worship services are contemporary and we encourage people to “come as you are.” Our mission is to build followers of Jesus who are sent to reach others. Our staff is a cohesive team pursuing a discipleship-driven, outreach-focused vision. We strive to be Bible-centered, Prayer-fueled, Spirit-led, generous-hearted, missions-minded, relationally-connected, and next-gen focused.

We are a member of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC).  The EPC is a family of churches, reformed in theology and presbyterian in polity, defined by shared core values and bonded by the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Our affiliation with this denomination provides many benefits, including regional training opportunities for our leaders and members. For more information about the EPC, visit www.epc.org.