Director of Central Volunteers

Life.Church wants to make a lasting difference in your life, in our community, and in the world. Our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. That's how we’re able to make a difference, and it's the driving force behind everything we do. The Director of Central Volunteers is primarily responsible for leading and developing a large team of volunteer leaders who support central ministry volunteer needs and opportunities. This role provides strategic leadership for recruiting, equipping, and caring for volunteers and volunteer leaders who serve Central and YouVersion teams. The Director builds systems and leadership structures that help volunteers thrive, ensures ministry teams are supported with the right volunteers for events and projects, and fosters community within the volunteer network. This role also oversees volunteer coordination for major central events, including Family Reunion and other Edmond-based initiatives.

The Director is responsible for collaborating with their CTL/CML to cast vision, provide direction, and lead ministry efforts within their area of influence to outcomes that further Life.Church’s mission and reach people for Christ. At Life.Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It’s been our mission since 1996 and has guided us every day. Leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity. It’s a cornerstone of our culture. That's why we’re always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to life. We are one church meeting in multiple locations, and we want to help you become the person God made you to be.

What You'll Do:
• Recruit, onboard, and equip volunteer leaders who can effectively support ministry needs and events.

• Lead the vision and strategy for engaging volunteers who support Central and YouVersion in person ministry opportunities.

• Evaluate and strengthen volunteer engagement strategies to ensure long-term growth and sustainability of the volunteer team.

• Oversee and develop a community of volunteer leaders who serve across central teams and initiatives.

• Partner with Central and YouVersion teams to assess volunteer needs and coordinate appropriate volunteer support.

• Manage volunteer needs for major central events, including Family Reunion and other Edmond based special events.

• Organize volunteer gatherings, recruitment opportunities, and training events to strengthen community and leadership development.

• Ensure volunteers are equipped and prepared to serve effectively at events and ministry opportunities.

• Build meaningful relationships with volunteer leaders through regular communication, support, and engagement.

• Provide pastoral care, encouragement, and spiritual support for a large community of volunteer leaders.

• Identify volunteer leaders’ availability, strengths, and interests to connect them with the right opportunities.

• Develop strategies and initiatives that help retain volunteers and maintain long-term engagement.

• Develop and implement systems that allow Central ministry teams to request in-person volunteer support.

• Create scalable processes that enable volunteers to learn about and sign up for available serving opportunities.

• Develop a leadership and coaching structure within the volunteer community to support growth and care.

• Train volunteers to serve as healthy, mission-aligned contributors within Central and YouVersion initiatives.

• Maintain clear communication processes that keep volunteers informed and connected to ministry opportunities.

Skills Needed to Succeed:
• Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems with innovation.

• Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to build relationships and clearly communicate expectations and opportunities.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to recruit, develop, and guide volunteer leaders.

• Effective at process and organizational management to coordinate volunteers, events, and communication systems.

• Ability to develop scalable systems and structures that support a growing volunteer community.

• Ability to provide pastoral care and encouragement while fostering spiritual growth and healthy team culture.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 3+ years of experience in ministry leadership, volunteer management, nonprofit leadership, or a related field.

• Experience coordinating events or ministry initiatives requiring volunteer support preferred.

Benefits We Offer
・ Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
・ Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
・ Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.
・ Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.
・ Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.
・ Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.
・ Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment!
・ $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.
・ Casual dress and work environment.
・ And much more!

Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity
At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual’s capacity to represent Life.Church’s beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church.

While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn’t mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page.

All data collected in our application process, from resume collection to application questions, is used for recruitment purposes only.