What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations director position at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport?
Company Description
St. Paul Lutheran Church is a thriving faith community with 3,500 members, located in Davenport, IA. Known for its five core values — radical hospitality, passionate worship, intentional faith formation, adventurous mission and service, and extravagant generosity — St. Paul actively embraces opportunities to serve and grow spiritually. Weekly worship services are held on Saturdays and Sundays, accompanied by learning programs for all ages.
Role Description
St. Paul seeks a full-time operations director to provide leadership and oversight for the operational life of the congregation. This position serves as a key partner to senior leadership, responsible for stewarding facilities, technology, systems, people, and operational finances in ways that support and advance the church’s mission. The operations director serves as the primary point of coordination for daily campus operations, oversees facilities and grounds, manages capital projects, and leads the maintenance and enhancement of technology and data systems.
The ideal candidate brings strong operational and systems leadership, demonstrated financial and budget stewardship, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with a calm, solutions-focused approach. This role involves recruiting and empowering volunteers, coordinating staff, and maintaining attention to safety — all within a collaborative, ministry-focused environment.
Qualifications
- Strong operational and systems leadership with the ability to problem-solve, manage multiple priorities, and improve processes.
- Demonstrated financial and budget stewardship, facilities and capital project management, and oversight of technology and data systems.
- Effective coordination of staff and volunteers through collaborative communication, with attention to safety, risk management, and adaptability within a ministry-focused environment.