Fair Ministry Coordinator Position

 Job Title: Ministry Coordinator – Orange County Fair

Organization: Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) of Southern California

 Location: South Orange County, CA

Position Type: Temporary, Part-Time

Duration: Position begins May 2025 and runs until two weeks after the conclusion of the 2025 Orange County Fair

Hours: 10-20 hours per week (flexible schedule, with increased hours during the OC Fair)

Compensation: $20 per hour

Reports To: Local Director of the Orange Coast Chapter of CEF of Southern California

 Position Overview

CEF of Southern California is seeking a Ministry Coordinator to oversee our outreach efforts at the 2025 Orange County Fair located in Costa Mesa, California. This temporary, part-time position plays a key role in planning, coordinating, and supporting CEF’s evangelistic booth, where children and families hear the Gospel and engage in ministry activities. The Ministry Coordinator will report directly to the Local Director of the Orange Coast Chapter and provide regular updates on outreach progress, volunteer coordination, and ministry impact.

 Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, Train, & Support Volunteers

• Assist in recruiting and coordinating volunteers to serve in the OC Fair outreach booth.

• Organize training sessions to equip volunteers in evangelism and child-friendly engagement.

• Provide on-site encouragement and support to volunteers during the fair.

• Event Coordination and Logistics

• Work with CEF leadership and fair organizers to ensure smooth booth setup and operations.

• Help coordinate scheduling, materials, and supplies.                                       

• Maintain communication with volunteers, ensuring all shifts are covered.

• Gospel Outreach & Engagement

• Assist in setting up interactive evangelism activities and materials for children and families.

• Support volunteers in using CEF’s evangelistic tools, such as the Wordless Book.

• Help record ministry impact, including number of children reached and follow-up needs.

• Administrative & Reporting Duties

• Maintain records of volunteer participation and outreach impact.

• Ensure that families interested in Good News Clubs or local churches receive follow-up.

• Submit weekly progress reports to the Local Director of the Orange Coast Chapter.

• Provide a final outreach report summarizing ministry impact, challenges, and recommendations.

 Qualifications & Requirements

• Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ – Must be a committed believer with a passion for evangelism.

• Agreement with CEF’s Statement of Faith – Will be required to review and affirm CEF’s doctrinal beliefs.

• Experience in Ministry & Outreach – Background in evangelism, children’s ministry, or event coordination is a plus.

• Strong Organizational & Communication Skills – Ability to coordinate volunteers and manage event details.

• Flexibility & Dependability – Must be able to adapt to the fast-paced environment of a large outreach event.

• Must Pass a Background Check – Required for working with children.

 Work Schedule & Commitment

• 10-20 hours per week, with flexibility based on outreach needs.

• Increased availability required during the OC Fair (July–August 2025), including some evenings and weekends.

• Position will end two weeks after the conclusion of the 2025 OC Fair.

Contact:

CEF of Southern California – Orange Coast Chapter            https://cefocc.com/Events

Email:  ceforangecoastchapter@gmail.com     Phone:  (949) 614-3152

For more information about the Fair, click on picture.