Weekend Experience Project Manager

Company Description

Mariners Church is a biblically-centered, non-denominational church located in Southern California focused on inspiring people to follow Jesus and fearlessly change the world. Mariners is listed as one of the top 20 largest churches in America by Outreach Magazine. We are a community of ordinary people from all walks of life courageously trusting God to do the extraordinary. Simply put, we trust God to do what we can’t—heal, transform, renew, forgive, provide and sustain. Through the redemption story of each believer, God is glorified, lives are changed and communities are impacted in a significant way. Come and be part of a new season of growth as Mariners Church responds to God’s call in launching new congregations.

Job Description

The Weekend Project Manager is responsible for the development of media assets to support and enhance the messages and teaching during our weekend services, reporting to the Communications Pastor on the Communications team.  A full-time position, the schedule generally includes weekend services, meetings at our office in Irvine, and additional time during the week for a total of 40 hours.  This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

• Serve as the project manager and primary point of contact for asset creation to support the weekend experience at all Mariners locations. This includes working across multiple teams (Creative, Content, Ministry) for the development of digital media, printed media, video, as well as leveraging communication channels to maximize the impact of messages and teaching including live-teaching environments, video-feed environments, and online services.
• Attend weekend services in Irvine and each Mariners congregation monthly to assess usage of the assets the role provides, to ensure all media translates consistently across all locations, and to inform strategies for ongoing improvement. 
• Debrief and coach congregation teams each week on wins, challenges, and areas of improvement related specifically to the media assets used within the weekend experience to ensure Mariners is able to develop and implement a replicable model for media usage as the church adds new locations each year.
• Equip supporting teams for success including preparing all briefing and content, timely engagement, and ensuring all standards are met including quality, schedule, and budget.
• Align with and contribute to cross-departmental program planning processes for the weekend. (Production, Guest Services, Communications, Worship, Teaching/Content, etc.)
• Consult with team leads across all congregations to ensure assets translate well across all environments.
• Work with outside vendors procuring supplies for special events occurring during worship services as needed.
• Primary contact for after-hours asset changes (Thurs, Sat, Sun) to slides, videos, etc.
• Complete asset proofing and receive stake-holder sign-off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3-5 years experience in event production, marketing, communications, or creative agency project management. 
• Demonstrates strong technical proficiency across various systems and programs, with a proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, even without prior direct experience. Experience working in Google Suite, Rock Database, ASANA, ProPresenter, Planning Center Online, and Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Able to manage and balance competing priorities
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration and client management skills required

Additional Information

All Mariners Church Staff:

• Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.
• Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.
• Agree to and adhere to the church's statement of faith and leadership commitment. 
• Attend Mariners Church.

We believe the total combination of your pay, benefits, and opportunities aligned with your calling will ensure that you and your family are provided for. The following items are just a sample of the things we offer for full-time employment:

• Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• 403b Retirement Saving Plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid time off to serve
• Discounts at the Mariners Cafe and Bookstore
• Tuition discount for Mariners Church Preschool 
• Opportunity to attend ministry events and conferences
• Working alongside a community of supportive, like-minded believers