Director of Operations and Executive Assistant to the Rector (Houston)

Status : Full-time, Exempt (with benefits)

Reports to : Rector

Serves as : Member of the Senior Staff Team

Supervises : Facilities & Events Coordinator (part-time), Bookkeeper (part-time), and other operations staff as assigned

Works Closely with : Rector, Associate Rector, Worship Pastor, Youth Pastor, Childrens Pastor, and other ministry leaders

About the Role

Each member of the staff serves to advance our visionto be a church rooted in the gospel, shaped by the Anglican tradition, and sent out for the glory of God and the life of the world.

The Director of Operations & Executive Assistant (DOO / EA) serves as the Rectors key administrative and operational partner, ensuring that the vision and ministry of Apostles Houston are supported by clear communication, effective systems, and professional excellence.

As a senior lay leader, the DOO / EA provides high-level executive support to the Rector and oversees church operationsincluding administration, finance coordination, human resources, facilities, and internal communications. By fostering clarity, accountability, and efficiency, this role frees the Rector and ministry staff to focus on preaching, teaching, pastoral care, ministry, outreach, and evangelism. And because Apostles serves a resource church, the DOO / EA helps sustain and share that generosityensuring the systems and practices developed at Apostles can be made available to other congregations and ministries.

Key Responsibilities

1. Executive Assistant to the Rector

• Work closely with the Rector to manage priorities, communication, and workflow for strategic alignment.
• Manage the Rectors calendar and appointments, keeping time and attention focused on key ministry priorities.
• Prepare meeting agendas, briefing materials, and notes for staff, leadership council, and ministry meetings.
• Track action items and ensure appropriate follow-through after meetings.
• Coordinate travel, hospitality, and logistics for the Rector as needed.

2.Operations and Administration

3.Finance Coordination

4. Human Resources

5.Facilities and Property

6.Safeguarding and Administrative Support

7.Communications Oversight

Qualifications

Core Competencies

Why Apostles

Apostles Houston is a growing Anglican parish in Houstons Inner Loop, committed to Spirit-filled and thoughtful worship, deep formation, and faithful mission.

We seek to proclaim the gospel, nurture mature disciples, and serve our cityfor the glory of God and the life of the world.

The Director of Operations & Executive Assistant to the Rector plays a vital role in this visionby enabling the ministry to run with clarity, excellence, and caresupporting the Rector and staff so that the church moves forward in healthy and unity, modeling effective systems for ministry that can resource Apostles and other churches throughout our city and state.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and ministry profile (if available) to applications@apostleshouston.org.

Applications will be received and reviewed as they are submitted.