Job Description

Church Administrator , Part Time Position

Position Overview:

The Church Administrator for Grace Memorial Episcopal Church is a part-time exempt position, averaging 15-20 hours per week. The Church Administrator maintains a warm, welcoming, orderly atmosphere for parishioners and others who call or visit the church campus. The Church Administrator is responsible for the supervision and management of all financial activities, administrative functions, campus facilities, communications, and all related processes and systems for the church. The role is intended as support to the work of the rector, vestry, and the other ministries. By ensuring that the practical matters are correctly handled, the administrator will help create the environment for excellent functioning of all dimensions of ministry. Confidentiality is required for this position as this role will involve many different aspects of church work. The Church Administrator directs these efforts within a framework of shared ministry and Episcopal values consistent with the mission and purpose of Grace Memorial Episcopal Church and the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana.

Reports To: Rector

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Subject to change pending Rector's discretion

Church Office Management: Maintain Church Calendars & Oversee Facility Use for church, parish hall, and christian education building Manage Communications: Maintain appropriate office communications through phone and email, Prepare regular church bulletin, digital newsletter, and social media posts, Assist with website maintenance as needed Oversee Financial Tasks on Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly Basis: Including but not limited to bank deposits, categorizing deposits and expenses, processing payroll, paying taxes, and sending pledge statements, Work in partnership with church committees, Treasurer, Wardens, and Rector on all financial matters Organize Church Volunteers, especially liturgical servers and others as projects arise Provide Administrative Support for rector, wardens, vestry, parish committees, events, and fundraisers Attend monthly staff meetings

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelor college degree or equivalent experience Excellent oral and written communication skills Proven record of leadership and at least three years of experience in church/parish or not for-profit industry with demonstrated proficiency in parish management and human resources. Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong ability to work effectively with staff and volunteers. Strong organizational and record keeping skills. Appropriate technology knowledge and skills as dictated by the position. Experience in stewardship principles and fundraising preferred. Proficient with MS Office and Google Drive applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Parish Database systems, Canva, MailChimp Willingness to learn and adapt to the ever changing needs of the church
To apply, please fill out the employment application form found on our website at www.gracemem.org/careers

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20,000.00 - $25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off
Work Location: In person