Campus Development Team Associate (part-time) - Lake Forest

What you would do:

Executive Support 

• Manage and maintain Pastor of Campus Development calendar, including scheduling and prioritization


• Support Pastor of Campus Development with expense management through Ramp, including coding and submitting expenses

Meeting, Calendar, & Communication Support

• Coordinate meetings and logistics


• Maintain and update the Campus Development Team Event Calendar as needed


• Support scheduling alignment across the Campus Development Team


• Take notes during meetings


• Assist with communication and coordination as needed

Team Support

• Maintain and update administrative files weekly


• Reserve rooms, provide hospitality (snacks, pens, notes, etc), coordinate meals for meetings and events


• Coordinate travel and lodging for the Campus Development team and guests


• Assist with administrative needs that support team effectiveness, organization and care


• Support logistics for CP Summit and Return Gathering


• Attend team meetings as well as Saddleback all-staff meetings and trainings

What you have done: 

• 2–3 years of administrative or office support experience, preferably in a church, nonprofit, or customer service environment


• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on multiple tasks simultaneously


• Experience supporting multiple team members, coordinating meetings, and managing schedules


• Experience coordinating events, logistics, or ministry-related projects preferred


• Familiarity with ministry environments or church operations is a plus

Education: 

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field preferred

Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills


• Familiarity with Google tools (Gmail, Google Spreadsheets, Google Docs, etc) preferred


• Familiarity with church systems (especially The Rock) preferred


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle sensitive information with care


• A heart for service, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit


• Comfortable supporting both central and campus team needs with flexibility


• A collaborative, servant-hearted attitude that reflects Saddleback’s staff values


• Commitment to Saddleback’s theological beliefs, staff values, and lifestyle covenant

Decision Making: 

• Makes day-to-day administrative decisions independently (e.g., booking travel, ordering supplies)


• Collaborates with supervisors and ministry leaders for broader decisions or scheduling priorities

Unique Working Conditions:  

• Occasional evening and weekend responsibilities for church events, conferences, and leadership gatherings


• May be required to travel locally to campuses or ministry events as needed


• Fast-paced ministry environment requiring flexibility and responsiveness to changing priorities

Saddleback Church’s pay philosophy is based on internal and external data for pay equity and budgetary considerations for effective stewardship. The estimated pay rate for this position is $19-$20 annually/hourly, depending on experience. We will provide a pay rate within our salary structure that fits a candidate’s qualifications and experience for the job. The posted wage range does not guarantee a specific job offer.

Saddleback Church is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of Saddleback Church as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent us from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all employees share the same religious commitment, which is central to our mission.