Missions Operations Specialist

Missions Operations Specialist Job Overview

The Missions Operations Specialist plays a key role in fulfilling our God given mission to reach 1 billion souls for Jesus across the globe. They are responsible for the operational success, budget oversight, and logistical excellence of all mission trips.

This role exists to coordinate every logistical, financial, and strategic detail of our mission trips and ensure it is flawlessly executed, from pre-trip planning and vendor negotiations to on-site coordination and post-trip follow-up. They support a fast-moving department that impacts nations through evangelistic campaigns, conferences, and events.

This role represents King Jesus International MInistry (KJM) with professionalism and spiritual leadership in every engagement, both domestically and internationally. The Missions Operations Specialist collaborates closely with volunteers, church staff, and external partners to ensure each mission trip advances our global vision. This position requires a high-capacity, execution-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced ministry environment, loves God deeply, and understands that excellence is a form of worship.

• Plan, lead, and oversee all logistics for national and international mission trips.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors (hotels, transportation, venues, travel agents, etc.) for best rates and service quality.
• Assembles and books comprehensive trip and event packages, including travel & hotel accommodations, ground transportation, and venue access.
• Develop and manage budgets for each trip, ensuring all expenses align with departmental goals.
• Represents KJM with vendors, ministry partners, and government entities as needed, maintaining professionalism and integrity in all communications.
• Oversee on-the-ground logistics: transportation, meals, lodging, event setups, and team movements.
• Gather and organize post-trip reports from all team leaders; compile master reports for departmental and leadership review.
• Assist the Missions Director with strategic planning, scheduling, and general department administration.
• Work cross-functionally with internal departments to direct communication, logistics and streamline processes of each trip.
• Provides research, analysis, and reports in support of Missions trips and initiatives presenting findings and recommendations to the Missions Director.
• Ensures compliance with local laws, ministerial guidelines, and organizational regulations for all trips and processes all required internal and external documentation.
• Remains up to date with national and international cultural, social, and geopolitical developments relevant to ministry travel and operations.
• Position requires flexible work hours, including evenings, weekends, and extended travel periods.
• Domestic and international travel required.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, hospitality management or related field.
• Project Management Certification (PMP) or event/logistics certification is a plus.
• Candidates with 5+ years of proven, high-level experience in logistics management, international event management, or missions operations may substitute formal education requirements.

• Proven Experience In Logistics, Event Management, Or Missions Coordination (Church Or Organizational Level).
• Ability To Thrive Under Pressure, Multitask Across Multiple Projects, And Execute To Completion.
• Excellent Communication, Interpersonal And Negotiation Skills.
• Strong Organizational And Administrative Skills.
• A Self-Starter Mentality And Keen Attention To Detail.
• High Emotional Intelligence And Cross-Cultural Sensitivity.
• Proficiency In Microsoft Office Suite And  OS.
• Bilingual English / Spanish Required.

• Uncompromised commitment to KJM’s vision, values, core beliefs and statement of faith.
• Agree to be an active participant in King Jesus International Ministry.
• Be a born-again Christian who conducts affairs in accordance with the Bible and maintains a lifestyle consistent with the Scriptures.
• Understand that in this role, they are a critical part of KIM's mission to bring the supernatural power of God to this generation, and that part of their responsibilities as a church employee includes being considered a spiritual leader in the church.