Associate for Finance & Building Operations (PHS)

Overview

The Presbyterian Historical Society is the oldest denominational archives in the United States and serves as the national archives for the Presbyterian church (U.S.A.) and its predecessor denominations. The society’s holdings include more than 250,000 titles reflecting the history of the Presbyterian tradition in America and over 30,000 cubic feet of official records and personal papers. These include records of congregations, presbyteries, synods, and General Assembly agencies of the current and some predecessor Presbyterian and Reformed denominations in America.

Mission Statement

The Presbyterian Historical Society leverages its collections and archival work to galvanize the transformative power of history in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and wider community. 

Basic Commitment

This position calls for a basic commitment to the mission of the Presbyterian Historical Society, the Interim Unified Agency, and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as well as a commitment to continue to dismantle white supremacy, sexism and racism in the Interim Unified Agency and the PC(U.S.A.). The position fosters collaboration, innovation and openness with colleagues, constituents and the wider church.

Purpose of the Position:

Processes or assists with tracking Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) financial transactions in concert with Administrative Services Group (ASG) staff. Works with the PHS Executive Director and ASG staff to monitor PHS budgets, income, and spending. Oversees building operations at PHS with a focus on staff management, contracts, vendor relations, and accounts payable. Provides administrative support to PHS Board and staff.

Reports to: PHS Executive Director

Supervises: Building Superintendent; Maintenance Custodian

Responsibilities:

Education: College degree; or high school diploma/GED, some college coursework, and at least four years of relevant experience.

Skills, experience and competencies:

• Two to four years of office financial and administrative experience including work with vendors; knowledge of Microsoft Office products; excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a consultative and collaborative style.
• Demonstrated commitment to value differences and the benefits derived from working with a broad range of people.
• Ability to effectively manage interpersonal relationships. Fluency in English.

Helpful Skills:

• Have a deep understanding and commitment to cultural and racial ethnic inclusiveness. Values diverse groups, ethnicities, genders, communities, cultural constituencies and points of view. Able to relate well to people from all walks of life and of varying theological perspectives.
• Ability to speak one or more languages other than English very helpful.

Desired Qualifications: Supervisory experience; work with building staff or in building/facilities teams. Fluency in Spanish, Korean, or another language.

Sensory or Physical Requirements: Sight and hearing required. Ability to use the computer for extended periods of time. Ability to communicate via telephone and via Zoom and other computer technologies. Ability to travel as scheduled.

The Presbyterian Historical Society retains the discretion to add or to change the functions, responsibilities, and/or minimum qualifications for this position at any time.

Additional Information/Benefits:

We believe a balanced life, with time for work, leisure, and spiritual nurture, makes us healthier and more productive colleagues at the Presbyterian Center.

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation, offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Pension Plan, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending accounts, 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, Vacation Days, Sick Days, and Paid Holidays.

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) A Corp Commitment:

Our faith in God inspires our commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and is grounded in scripture, the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and actions of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is committed to being not only an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the U.S. government, but with the inclusion of gender identity and sexual orientation as well.

Candidates from Presbyterian communities in the global south and other historic Presbyterian Communities of Color, preferably with theological training and fluency in languages other than English, are encouraged to apply.

Compensation details: 53130-67781 Yearly Salary