Job Opportunities
Church at The Mill (CATM), located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, aspires to be a deeply faithful, remarkably healthy, and highly impactful multi-site church. We provide a dynamic and supportive environment for staff with three campuses and two international congregations.
About Church at The Mill
Church at The Mill (CATM) has been recognized six times by Outreach Magazine as one of the 100 fastest-growing churches in America. The church strives to be a place of new beginnings and real relationships for those who call CATM home. Dr. D.J. Horton has been the Senior Pastor of CATM since 2004 and has served as the President of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and SBC Pastors’ Conference during that time.
CATM is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Nestled in the Upstate of South Carolina, Spartanburg is at the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, which offers close access to many hiking and outdoor activities. The Atlantic Coast is a quick three-hour drive as well. Spartanburg County is positioned directly between Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA, which affords residents easy access to large metropolis attractions while maintaining a lower cost of living in the suburbs. It is home to just over 350,000 residents of diverse backgrounds, including a vibrant international community.
Spartanburg is on the rise! Downtown Spartanburg is well into a revitalization project which includes a new Minor League Baseball stadium for the 2025 addition of the Hub City Spartanburgers, a High-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. In recent years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Spartanburg as one of the best places to live in South Carolina and has ranked Spartanburg among the top 25 fastest-growing places in the United States.
Job Opportunities
Staff Position Title: Communications Director
Principal Function:
The Communications Director leads the development and execution of all internal and external communication efforts for Church at The Mill. This role provides strategic oversight and day-to-day leadership to ensure clear, effective, and aligned communication across all ministries and campuses, supporting the church’s mission, vision, and philosophy of ministry.
Reports to: Operations Director
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and develop the Communications Team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, accountability, and spiritual growth.
- Establish and oversee comprehensive communication strategies that support organizational goals across all ministries and campuses.
- Provide strategic direction and prioritization for projects, ensuring the team’s work aligns with church-wide initiatives and timelines.
- Partner cross-functionally with ministry leaders and operational teams, serving as a trusted advisor to help shape effective communication plans.
- Monitor team performance, communication effectiveness, and marketing metrics; adjust strategy and coach team members to improve outcomes.
- Oversee and direct major communication initiatives such as new campus launches, church-wide campaigns, serving initiatives, and giving campaigns.
- Manage external vendors and contractors, including relationships, contracts, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring quality and alignment with expectations.
- Develop, manage, and steward communication budgets with responsible planning, tracking, and accountability.
- Provide leadership and decision-making during emergency or crisis communication situations, ensuring clarity, consistency, and timeliness.
- Oversee end-to-end media and video projects by delegating, reviewing, and guiding team output to ensure excellence and consistency.
- Ensure all communication efforts adhere to established brand standards, best practices, and reputation management principles.
Competencies & Qualifications
- Demonstrates a personal lifestyle and confession consistent with the belief that Jesus Christ is Lord.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in communications or digital marketing, with demonstrated experience leading teams or managing collaborative workflows.
- This position will require membership at Church at The Mill.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of SEO best practices and digital engagement strategies.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and organize people in a fast-paced, ministry-driven environment.
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and experience using project management software (Monday.com preferred but not required).
- Knowledge of print production processes and experience coordinating with vendors and contractors.
- Flexible availability as ministry needs arise, including special projects, special events, and Sunday morning responsibilities.
Hours and How to Apply:
This position is Monday-Thursday 8 AM-5 PM and Friday from 8 AM - 1 PM. Please send your resume and cover letter to hr@churchatthemill.com. *This role calls for flexibility, with occasional after-hours support for large-scale events, Sunday morning responsibilities, and time-sensitive communications.
Staff Position Title: Student Ministry Administrative Coordinator
Principal Function:
The Student Ministry Administrative Coordinator will work with the NextGen Ministry Director and Student Ministry team to provide administrative leadership and support in the ongoing operations of high-level ministry to students and families. The Student Ministry Administrative Coordinator will also actively provide ministry to students, parents, and Adult Volunteer Leaders.
Reports to: NextGen Ministry Director
Key Responsibilities
General
- Spiritual Growth: Actively pursue and model a growing relationship with Jesus.
- Culture: Instigate and protect the 10 Characteristics of CATM's Leadership Culture.
- Collaboration: Work with the CATM staff team at large to create and promote unity and collaboration within the staff.
- Stewardship: Display good stewardship in managing Student Ministries' resources in a manner that supports CATM's vision and the master SM plan.
- Demonstrate a personal lifestyle consistent with the beliefs of CATM.
Team Leadership
- Alongside pastoral staff, actively lead in the planning and/or facilitation of Student Ministry team meetings.
- Actively lead in the coordination of ministry operations across all campuses.
Program Development/Logistics
- Actively contribute to the development and effective facilitation of excellent weekly programming that supports the master spiritual growth plan for students.
- Assist in the management and support of Adult Volunteer Coaches and Leaders.
- Manage tasks related to Data Analytics systems, including the recording and reporting of weekly programming metrics.
- Oversee supply systems vital to programming, including the planning, purchasing, and organization of weekly supply needs.
- Work with the Student Ministry team to ensure all setup needs are met for Student Ministry weekly/monthly programming (Wednesday PM, Sunday AM, Leadership Meetings, Baptism 101, etc.).
Student Leader Development / Interns
- Oversee and manage the Middle and High School Student Internship program, including leader development for all interns.
Guest Assimilation
- Manage the assimilation process and coordinate Student Ministry staff/leaders on follow-up.
- Process first-time guest cards to ensure necessary follow-up with students.
- Assist in maintaining important data on students and families in the church database.
Student Ministry Financials
- Assist in the management of Student Ministry budgets.
- Work with pastoral staff and the NextGen Director in the creation, management, and reconciliation of event budgets.
Communications
- Assist in communications with adult leaders, student leaders, parents, and students at large.
- Work with the Communications Team to coordinate social media, design, print, and other media needs.
School Partnerships
- Coordinate staff facilitation of the School Ministry Plan. Oversee scheduling of school ministry events.
- Coordinate school-related banquets and outreach events.
Special Events/Projects
- Assist in all areas of planning and executing Student Ministry special events (camps, retreats, Girls' Ministry events, Graduate Recognition, milestone events, banquets, etc.) and other NextGen events/projects.
- Manage Master Planning Documents for the Student Ministry team.
Pastoral Support
- Offer ministry support to Student Ministry pastoral staff across campuses, as needed.
Other
- Weekly Staff Meetings (4–6 hours per week).
- Ensure exceptional care of Student Ministry facilities.
- Assist in scheduling student baptisms.
- Perform any additional responsibilities as directed by the NextGen Director, NextGen Pastor, or other pastoral staff.
Competencies & Qualifications
- Relationship Building: Ability to build healthy relationships with staff, students, parents, and volunteer leaders.
- Communication: Ability to effectively share information in various ways within the ministry (staff, volunteers, parents, and students) and promote the ministry to the church and community.
- Leader Development: Ability to encourage and empower leaders to serve the ministry's mission. This competency involves effective delegation while maintaining and prioritizing personal growth.
- Time Management: Ability to facilitate productivity by effectively managing time. This includes daily and weekly tasks, meetings, programming preparation, professional development, personal time, and margin to accommodate ministry crises.
- Strategic Planning: Ability to think strategically by beginning with the big picture and working toward the necessary details. Budget management, systems development, and organization are key components of successful strategic planning.
- Conflict Resolution: Ability to courageously initiate difficult conversations to seek agreement and facilitate peace among team members, students, or families when conflict arises.
- Flexibility: Ability to adapt and improvise when unexpected circumstances arise.
- Multitasking: Ability to focus on a single task without losing track of others, effectively managing multiple responsibilities and transitioning between tasks as needed.
Preferred Education
- Accredited bachelor's degree in ministry or management, or more than three years of successful experience in a similar role.
Hours and How to Apply:
This position is Monday-Thursday 8 AM-5 PM and Friday from 8 AM - 1 PM. Please send your resume and cover letter to hr@churchatthemill.com. *This role calls for flexibility, with occasional after-hours support for large-scale events, Sunday morning responsibilities, and time-sensitive communications.
Staff Job Description
Staff Position Title: Part-time Facilities/Housekeeping
Principal Function:
The primary purpose of this role is to maintain a hygienic, orderly, and attractive environment in the assigned areas for all guests and staff. This is done by following proper cleaning techniques and procedures and performing scheduled duties.
Reports To: Housekeeping Supervisor
Responsibilities:
- Clean large bathrooms
- Vacuum rugs, and sweep and mop hallway
- Clean steps
- Clean elevator
- Clean windows
- More detailed list upon hiring
Preferred Competencies:
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
- Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions.
- Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines.
- Occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking up to 100% of the time.
- Reach, bend, kneel, and have a high level of manual dexterity.
- Occasionally, they are required to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
- Willing to help out with special events
- Willing to help others clean if someone is on vacation, out sick, cross-train, etc.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- On-the-job training is provided. Willingness to learn and welcome feedback.
- A committed follower of Jesus Christ, aligned with the mission and values of Church at The Mill.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when needed.
How to Apply:
We'd love to hear from you if you are interested in this position! Please fill out an application using this link.