Global Compassion Go Trips Coordinator

Description

GLOBAL COMPASSION GO TRIPS COORDINATOR

• REPORTS TO: GLOBAL COMPASSION PASTOR
• RELATES CLOSELY WITH: COMPASSION TEAM & CENTRAL STAFF 
• CLASSIFICATION: PART TIME – APPROX. 10 HRS/WEEK – VARIES BY MINISTRY SEASON
• SALARY: $28/HOUR

WestGate Church, a non-denominational, multi-congregational church located in the heart of Silicon Valley—one of the most diverse and influential regions in the world—is seeking a detail-oriented and relational Global Compassion GO Trip Coordinator. This part-time role (Monday–Thursday) will support the Global Compassion Pastor, helping champion WestGate’s vision for global outreach through planning and executing short-term mission trips. Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required.

Requirements

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Passionate Jesus follower, actively learning and living the way of Jesus: loving God, neighbor, and one another.
• Understanding of and alignment with WestGate's theology, vision, and values, using them as a filter for decisions.  
• Embodiment of staff values: Holy, Humble, Hungry, (People-)Smart. 
• Exemplification of essential staff competencies: oversight, strategy, self-leadership, team leadership, chemistry, communication, execution, stewardship, formation, proficiency. 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Possesses a deep calling and passion for loving our neighbors as ourselves, both locally and globally. 
• Positive, professional, self-starter with the ability to organize, adjust, and prioritize responsibilities and projects with minimal direction. 
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality, handling situations with discretion, diplomacy, and tact. 
• Exhibits personal and professional discernment and discretion. 
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously with excellent time management and attention to detail. 
• Highly organized with the capability to execute logistics for large-scale projects overseen by the Global Compassion Pastor.  
• Superior communication skills: written and verbal.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Global Compassion Pastor on GO Trip planning and logistics.
• Manage and update GO Trip website content and Registrations in Planning Center Online (PCO).
• Maintain and track GO Trip workflows in PCO to ensure a smooth participant experience.
• Coordinate and attend GO Trip meetings.
• Support trip send-offs and returns, including airport drop-offs and pick-ups.
• Handle practical trip details such as booking airfare, arranging transportation, securing travel insurance, and coordinating with missionaries.
• Provide light support to the Global Compassion Admin for Compassion Immersion, as schedule allows.
• Other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY LEADERSHIP COMPONENTS

Motivational Leadership - “I lead through platform” - 2

Inspire action through platform leadership and motivational speaking Low 1 to High 5

Strategic Leadership - “I lead through strategic planning” - 5

Advance our mission through data, planning, execution, and reporting Low 1 to High 5 

Directional Leadership - “I lead through vision” - 3

Ensure progress by defining goals, key objectives and providing guidance Low 1 to High 5 

Relational Leadership - “I lead through connection” - 3

Foster growth and well-being through personalized connection and care Low 1 to High 5  

Team Leadership - “I lead through team” - 3

Build team by recruiting, training, scheduling, and celebrating contributors Low 1 to High 5 

BENEFITS

• Sick leave
• Mileage reimbursements

LEGAL NOTICES - PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand for extended periods.
• Perform walking, bending, twisting, and kneeling.
• Navigate stairs.
• Demonstrate finger and hand dexterity for computer, instrument, and tool operation.
• Possess specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, with the ability to adjust focus.
• Lift and carry up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.

LEGAL NOTICES - WORK CONDITIONS

• Operate in a professional office or church environment with standard equipment like computers, printers, filing cabinets, and telephones.
• Lead in settings with various equipment, cables, stage lights, loud sounds, and visual stimuli.
• Work typically occurs Monday-Thursday, with occasional weekends or evenings as needed.

This job description is not designed to cover or comprehensively list all possible duties, activities, or responsibilities. These requirements may change at any time. Acceptance of this position constitutes the employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.