What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Pastor at Allegheny Center Alliance Church position at The Christian and Missionary Alliance US Church Ministries?
Position Title: Operations Pastor
Reports To: Executive Pastor
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Status: Full-Time, Salaried
// ONE-SENTENCE SUMMARY
The Operations Pastor builds the backbone of ministry at ACACleading systems, teams, and spaces that make following Jesus in diverse community possible every day.
// THE ROLE
The Operations Pastor serves on the executive leadership team and reports directly to the Executive Pastor. This role provides strategic and pastoral oversight of ACACs operational functions, ensuring that the infrastructure of our ministry aligns with and advances our mission. This is a vital leadership role for someone passionate about both excellence in operations and the local churchs mission in the world. Our facilities are open seven days a week, serving as a hub for ministry, community events, outreach, and care.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide executive-level leadership over the following areas:
- Facilities Oversight of multi-building campus usage, maintenance, and long-term planning
- Finance Steward budget planning, financial reporting, and fiscal integrity in partnership with the finance team
- Human Resources Lead with a people-first mindset, fostering a healthy and effective staff culture
- Security Ensure safety and emergency response protocols are in place and proactively managed
- Experience (Hospitality) Champion welcoming and engaging environments across all ministries and events
- Lead, equip, and supervise operational department directors and managers
- Collaborate with executive team for strategy, alignment, development, and increased Kingdom impact across all ACAC ministry
- Foster integration between ministry vision and operational systems
- Identify and implement improvements that make our operations stronger, more efficient, and mission-aligned
// WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Were looking for someone who:
- Sees operational leadership as a form of pastoral ministry
- Loves building systems that serve people
- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, community-centered environment
- Is energized by diverse teams and diverse contexts
- Has a servants heart and a high standard of excellence
Qualifications include:
- A growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with ACACs mission and values
- Proven leadership experience in operations, administration, or executive-level management (minimum 5 years required)
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Experience managing teams and leading cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to think both strategically and pastorally
- Undergraduate degree required (Masters degree or ministry training a plus)
- Previous experience in church or non-profit contexts is highly preferred
// WHO WE ARE
Allegheny Center Alliance Church (ACAC) is a large and growing church of over 2,000 attendees located in the heart of Pittsburghs Northside. For 130 years, ACAC has been a beacon of hope and transformation in the city, committed to the mission of following Jesus in diverse community. We are part of the Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA) and are deeply rooted in both the Gospel and our urban neighborhood.
Our staff culture is shaped by these seven keystone commitments:
1. We are Spirit-led
2. We make it better
3. Character matters
4. We work together
5. We value people
6. We lead humbly
7. We own it
These arent just phrases they define how we lead, how we serve, and how we build community together.
To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.
If the district office has reviewed your application and they think you may be a potential match for the position, that the hiring manager will reach out to you for next steps.
This position requires licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance. To learn more about The Alliance and requirements for licensing, please visit our website
Please do not contact the church directly.