Job 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 Studio and Worship Operations Manager is responsible for the planning, production, and execution of worship services, teaching content, and studio initiatives. This role provides operational leadership across weekend services, filming environments, worship gatherings, and pastoral support, ensuring alignment, clarity, and excellence from preparation through execution. This position reports to the Worship Pastor on the Worship team with a dotted line to the Executive Producer on the Weekend Experience team. A full-time position, the schedule is generally Monday through Friday for a total of 40 hours. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as long as salary threshold requirements are met. Compensation for this role is determined based on relevant experience, with salary increasing commensurate with experience and

qualifications

Responsibilities

Studio and Production Operations

• Coordinate studio schedules, filming calendars, and production logistics for messages, worship, and training content.
• Support live and recorded filming environments, including communication, catering, and run-of-show preparation.
• Manage studio systems, shared drives, and production workflows.

Worship and Weekend Support

• Support worship services, worship nights, and special gatherings through scheduling and logistics.
• Oversee weekend hospitality environments, including Green Room and Pastor’s Study operations. 
• Coordinate volunteer communication and weekend details.

Teaching and Content Coordination

• Coordinate manuscripts, slides, outlines, and message assets.
• Manage slide preparation, reviews, approvals, and final delivery.
• Coordinate creative assets such as videos, animations, props, and illustrations.

Project, Systems & Calendar Management

• Manage projects using Asana, Planning Center, and shared calendars. 
• Maintain service orders, teaching calendars, and studio bookings.
• Oversee access, accounts, and documentation.

Communication & Alignment

• Distribute content, schedules, and updates to ministry partners. 
• Document meetings and track action items.

Administrative & Financial Support

• Support budgets, purchasing, and expense reporting.
• Process invoices and manage credit card reconciliation. 
• Report weekend and volunteer metrics.

Qualifications

• Loves Jesus and the local church
• Minimum of 2 years experience in administrative support or project management roles
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong communicator and collaborator
• Comfortable supporting pastors and worship leaders 
• Experienced with production and project workflows
• Passionate about excellence in worship and teaching

Physical Demands

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Additional Information

• 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. 

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

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