Operations Coordinator

www.firstparishnorwell.org

Position: Operations Coordinator (15-20 hours/week, mixture of onsite and virtual – August-June, office is closed in July)

First Parish of Norwell, Unitarian Universalist, is a vibrant community located in the town of Norwell, and draws congregants from many South Shore towns. Our membership is 150 individuals/families, plus friends, including over 30 young people in our Religious Education and Youth Group programs. Over the last two years the engagement of our congregation has grown through offering more community-based events, activities to assist individuals/communities in need and workshops on issues related to mental health. 

We seek a part-time Operations Coordinator that shares in our mission and has the skills to manage the needs of a growing congregation, with expanded community engagement. The primary roles will be to coordinate our Communications, Building/Office Operations and assist in Member Relations.

The role would be onsite in the church office Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday (9am-1pm)

Supervision: This position is supervised by the minister

Qualifications:         

1.    Highly organized and comfortable with multi-tasking

2.    Attention to detail and strong follow-up/follow-thru skills.

3.    Ability to work independently on projects and comfortable working in a team environment.

4.    Comfortability with technology and using platforms to assist in organizing and streamlining events with volunteers

5.    Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom and Constant Contact

6.    Experience with Communications including newsletter & social media content creation

7.    Able to sit for long periods of time and to safely lift/move objects up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities for Membership

1.    Create Order of Service (paper program) for Sundays and special services

2.    Maintain a database of members & visitors

3.    Interact and follow up with all new visitors and inactive members

4.    Maintain regular communication with members

5.    Coordinate new members’ classes and social gatherings

6.    Assist new members in getting engaged with the community (events, committees, task force)

7.    Coordinate the Annual Membership Certification with the Unitarian Universalist Association

Responsibilities for Communication

1.    Answering phones / meeting with walk-ins

2.    Communicate with members and friends through the church newsletter, weekly updates and other virtual mailings

3.    Update church website as needed

4.    Create content and post on social media

5.    Support committees by promoting and advertising events across social and print media platforms

6.    Create and send out Zoom links for weekly worship and other virtual or multi-platform meetings

Responsibilities for Building Operations

1.      Ordering office supplies, paper products and maintaining equipment

2.      Updating Calendar (online and otherwise)

3.      Checking and sorting mail

4.      Managing Building schedule requests, coordinating rentals (including weddings and special services/events)

5.      Coordinating with contractor/vendors

6.      Creating agenda and running monthly operations meeting

7.      Ordering memorial plaques

Salary / Benefits:      $25/hourly; 15-20 hours/week (including on-site and virtual)

Candidates may submit a cover letter, resume and references no later than Monday, September 9th to:

Rev. Susan Chorley

minister@firstparishnorwell.org         

• Please include “Operations Coordinator” in the subject heading of your email. Our preference is to have someone in the role beginning October 1. le groups within business