We're Hiring: Part-Time Development Coordinator

Sportspersons Ministries

Part-Time: 10–15 Hours Per Week
Compensation: based on experience
Schedule: Flexible Hours • Some Evenings and Weekends Required
Work Location: Primarily Remote with Some In-Person Meetings and Events

Help Change Lives Through the Outdoors

Do you love Jesus, enjoy serving others, and have a passion for the outdoors?

Sportspersons Ministries is seeking a highly organized, dependable, and self-motivated Ministry Assistant to help support and expand our growing outreach.

This is a meaningful opportunity to serve behind the scenes while helping connect outdoors people with God through trust in Jesus Christ.

About Sportspersons Ministries

Sportspersons Ministries exists to connect outdoors people with God through trust in Jesus Christ.

We accomplish this by offering outdoor events with a ministry focus, assisting churches in their ministry efforts, and partnering with businesses that desire to make a difference in the lives of outdoors people.

Through hunting, fishing, outdoor recreation, youth events, training opportunities, and personal relationships, we strive to introduce people to Jesus Christ and encourage them to grow in their faith.

Position Overview

The Development Coordinator provides administrative, organizational, marketing, fundraising, event, and communication support to help Sportspersons Ministries operate efficiently and continue expanding its impact.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys organizing projects, serving others, working independently, and helping make ministry happen behind the scenes.

Primary Responsibilities

Event Planning & Coordination

• Assist with planning and executing banquets, fundraising events, youth camps, outdoor outreach programs, and ministry gatherings.
• Coordinate registrations, volunteers, schedules, and event logistics.
• Track event timelines and help ensure projects stay on schedule and marketed.
• Provide support during occasional evening and weekend events.

Fundraising Support

• Assist with fundraising campaigns and sponsorship efforts.
• Prepare donor acknowledgements and follow-up communications.
• Track sponsorships, donations, and fundraising activity.

CRM & Database Management

• Maintain donor, volunteer, church partner, sponsor, and participant records.
• Track event participation and ministry communications.
• Generate reports and maintain accurate ministry records.

Administrative Support

• Scheduling and correspondence.
• Record keeping and office organization.
• Document preparation and ministry mailings.
• Support ministry leadership with administrative projects.

Volunteer & Donor Relations

• Communicate with volunteers, churches, sponsors, donors, and ministry partners.
• Coordinate volunteer opportunities and event staffing.
• Help build strong relationships with ministry supporters.

Communications

• Assist with marketing, newsletters, social media, event promotions, and ministry communications.
• Help ensure communications remain professional, accurate, and mission-focused.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• High attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, email, and general computer applications.
• Willingness to learn and utilize CRM/database software.
• A heart for serving others and supporting Christian ministry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a church, nonprofit, or ministry environment.
• Experience coordinating events and volunteers.
• Experience with fundraising or donor management.
• Familiarity with CRM software.
• Interest in hunting, fishing, camping, or outdoor recreation.

Spiritual Qualifications

• Demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Supports and upholds the mission, values, and Statement of Faith of Sportspersons Ministries.
• Displays Christian character in personal and professional life.
• Has a genuine desire to see lives transformed through outdoor ministry.

Compensation & Benefits

• Depends on experience.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Primarily remote work with occasional in-person meetings and ministry events.
• Opportunity to grow alongside an expanding Christian outdoor ministry.
• Meaningful work that helps connect people with Jesus Christ through the outdoors.

How to Apply

If you feel called to serve in this role, we'd love to hear from you.

Please email the following to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.:

• Your resume
• A brief cover letter introducing yourself and sharing:
  • Your ministry or church involvement
  • Your administrative or professional experience
  • Why you are interested in serving with Sportspersons Ministries
• Two or three professional, ministry, or church references.

Subject Line: Ministry Assistant Application

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Join Our Mission

Your work may happen behind the scenes, but the impact will be seen in lives changed for eternity.

If you're passionate about Jesus Christ, the outdoors, and using your gifts to serve others, we'd love to have you join our team.