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Anchor is a community of people following Jesus together and seeking the good of Tacoma and the South Sound. That mission shapes not only what we do, but how we work together as a staff.
We want this to be a place where you can bring your gifts to the table and use them to help people walk with Jesus and love their neighbors well. Every role on our team, whatever it looks like day to day, plays a part in that work.
We love the old idea that your calling sits right where what brings you joy meets what the world actually needs. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, take a look at the open position below.
Director of operations
Tacoma, WA · Full-time preferred
Anchor Church is looking for a Director of Operations to build and maintain the systems that let ministry thrive across our church. This is a role for someone who sees operational leadership as a form of pastoral ministry: a systems thinker who is organized and process-driven with a pastoral heart.
What You'll Own
Facilities: Maintenance, vendor management, hospitality, safety and security systems, child protection compliance, and improvement projects from planning through completion.
Finance & Administration: The annual budgeting process, accounts payable, giving platforms, key organizational health metrics, vendor contracts, and audit prep.
Staff & HR: Onboarding and offboarding, benefits and payroll coordination, org charts and job descriptions, and a staff culture where people feel administratively supported.
Technology & Systems: Planning Center, IT infrastructure, and the tools that reduce friction and grow ministry capacity.
What We're Looking For
A vibrant, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and deep alignment with Anchor's mission, values, and culture.
Proven experience in operations or organizational management: church, nonprofit, or a comparable environment.
Strong financial acumen, with comfort owning budgets and making stewardship decisions.
A people-first, excellent communicator who is self-directed and adaptable.
Compensation & Benefits
$65,000–$75,000, commensurate with experience and scope
Employer-contributed health and dental insurance
Employer-contributed retirement plan
Paid time off
This role reports to the Lead Pastor.
How to Apply
Send the following to hiring@anchortacoma.org:
Your resume, outlining relevant experience in operations or organizational management
A cover letter sharing your interest in this role, your alignment with Anchor's mission, and what draws you to operational ministry
2–3 references, including at least one current or former supervisor
Final candidates will be required to complete a background check.
Questions? Call 253.300.5150 or visit anchortacoma.org.