Missions Program Coordinator

Missions Program Coordinator

POSITION TITLE: Missions Program Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Missions
REPORTS TO: Director of Missions and Justice Initiatives
STATUS: Part Time (25 hours per week)

PURPOSE: The Missions Program Coordinator supports the mission of Custer Road United Methodist Church (CRUMC) by strengthening the operational systems, volunteer engagement, and family connections of The Wheelhouse. This role serves as the primary coordinator of the Summer Lunch Program and provides year-round support to Wheelhouse hospitality, volunteer management, and community relationship development. The coordinator helps ensure that The Wheelhouse functions with excellence, warmth, and sustainability while building meaningful connections with families and volunteers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

¨ Summer Lunch Program leadership

• o Coordinate and oversee the 4-week Summer Lunch Program in partnership with Plano ISD.
• o Attend required training courses and obtain food handler certification if required.
• o Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise volunteers for daily service.
• o Serve as on-site point person and ensure smooth daily operations.
• o Coordinate site setup and cleanup.
• o Manage volunteer communication and scheduling platforms.
• o Coordinate adult meal distribution and weekend snack bag assembly.
• o Purchase, organize, and restock program supplies and donations.
• o Facilitate simple family-friendly table activities to promote engagement.
• o Maintain collaboration with Plano ISD nutrition department and school personnel.
• o Track participation data and provide summary reports with recommendations for future improvements.
• o Distribute information about additional community resources and programs.

¨ The Wheelhouse volunteer and host management

• o Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and training Wheelhouse hosts and volunteers.
• o Maintain volunteer database and scheduling systems.
• o Communicate regularly with volunteers regarding roles, expectations, and opportunities.
• o Track volunteer hours and participation metrics.
• o Support volunteer appreciation and retention efforts.
• o Fill in as lobby host when needed to ensure consistent hospitality presence.
• o Help cultivate a welcoming, organized, and service-oriented culture among hosts.

¨ The Wheelhouse operations support

• o Assist with daily hospitality and operations of The Wheelhouse lobby and shared spaces.
• o Welcome guests and help assess immediate needs when serving in the lobby.
• o Maintain organized supply systems and inventory.
• o Support coordination of space usage among partner ministries.
• o Assist with basic guest data tracking and documentation.
• o Ensure hospitality areas remain clean, organized, and welcoming.

¨ Family and community engagement

• o Maintain contact lists of Summer Lunch Program families for future engagement.
• o Assist in connecting families to partner ministries and community resources.
• o Support planning of seasonal engagement opportunities for families during the school year.
• o Gather feedback from families and volunteers to strengthen programming.
• o Assist with neighborhood-based outreach efforts connected to The Wheelhouse.

¨ Administrative and strategic support

• o Assist Director of Missions & Justice Initiatives with documentation, reporting, and program evaluation.
• o Maintain organized digital and physical files for program continuity.
• o Support communication and marketing coordination with church staff as needed.
• o Assist with planning special events and collaborative initiatives connected to The Wheelhouse.

COMPENSATION: Based on experience and qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS:

• ¨ Bachelors Degree preferred
• ¨ Work experience with non-profits, at-risk groups, social work, church ministries, are a plus
• ¨ Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• ¨ Must have experience working with children and families
• ¨ Must have a positive attitude and a spirit of grace and patience while working with staff, church members, mission partners, Wheelhouse guests, community members, volunteers and SLP participants.
• ¨ Must be computer literate
• ¨ Must be at least 21 years old
• ¨ Must have a reliable vehicle
• ¨ Must have valid Texas driver’s license
• ¨ Must have strong, positive communication skills
• ¨ Must own a cell phone and have texting capability
• ¨ Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred

TOP REASONS TO WORK WITH US:

• ¨ Custer Road is a large church that is stable and growing.
• ¨ Collaborative teams that embrace people from other cultures.
• ¨ Ministry and professional growth.
• ¨ Great workplace and ministry environment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Ability to Commute:

• Plano, TX 75023 (Required)

Work Location: In person