Church Administrator

Church Administrator
General Description: The Church Administrator ensures the minister and governing

board have adequate support to carry out the mission and work of the church.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher,

and email applications, while also showing strong written and verbal communication

skills. A background in or a familiarity with document and graphic design and/or social

media is sought.

The Church Administrator complements the minister and committees in their work,

therefore the candidate must be trustworthy and have the desire to grow with the job.

This person must not only be able to stay organized, but must be able to prioritize tasks

with wisdom, flexibility and independence.

Responsibilities include:

Communications

Preparation and production of weekly liturgy, paper and digital communications, and

various reports are key parts of this role. This consists of proactively seeking the

information, compiling the various parts, and producing an error-free product. The

administrative assistant will also edit/manage the church's website and social media

content, working closely with our minister and other stakeholders.

Administrative Support

Provide administrative support for the minister, committee chairs, and Consistory

(church governing board). The Church Administrator also supports various committees

and our Consistory through clear communication, timely responses to requests, and

providing helpful information and other assistance.

Relationship Manager

Serve as an intermediary between the church and the tenants that lease space in our

building, ensuring successful and harmonious partnerships, so our community may

thrive. The administrator will receive all scheduling requests and ensure there are no

overlapping conflicts. They will also receive building repair/maintenance requests and

resolve, delegate, or communicate as necessary from onset to completion.

Events

With our growing ministry and our tenant partnerships, it is imperative that scheduling

conflicts are avoided. This will include anticipating needs of various parties. Scheduling

will involve church-wide and community events, worship services, study groups,

weddings, funerals, and other requests.

Office Administration

Greeting people warmly, aiding others by answering questions, and directing vendors

and guests appropriately, creates a positive impression on those who enter our building.

The Church Administrator will procure, maintain, and keep in orderly state all office

supplies and equipment for the proper functions of the church. Along with maintaining

membership records and keeping current our communication distribution list, the

Church Administrator will also receive and distribute mail and prepare a yearly budget

for their department.

Our Pledge and Ethics

The Church Administrator will have all necessary tools to successfully do their job. They

will also have independent decision-making capacity within the scope of their job

description. They will have the opportunity to expand their expertise by being trusted

and invited onto special projects as their skillset allows. The minister will be available for

frequent one-on-one meetings. Our work environment is informal, strongly supportive,

and sets a bar for high quality.

The Reformed Church of Poughkeepsie is committed to providing an inclusive and

welcoming environment for all members of our staff, congregation, volunteers, vendors,

and guests. We are an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate in

employment, recruitment, compensation, termination, or promotions against any

employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age,

religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender

expression. We encourage any qualified applicant to apply.

Position Hours and Pay

This is a 20 hour a week position. The work week is Monday through Friday. The

beginning pay is $18.00 - $20.00 an hour.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

• Minimum 5 years of experience in responsible administrative capacity

The Reformed Church of Poughkeepsie provided the following inclusive hiring

information:

Our Pledge and Ethics The Church Administrator will have all necessary tools to

successfully do their job. They will also have independent decision-making capacity

within the scope of their job description. They will have the opportunity to expand their

expertise by being trusted and invited onto special projects as their skillset allows. The

minister will be available for frequent one-on-one meetings. Our work environment is

informal, strongly supportive, and sets a bar for high quality. The Reformed Church of

Poughkeepsie is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all

members of our staff, congregation, volunteers, vendors, and guests. We are an equal

opportunity employer. We will not discriminate in employment, recruitment,

compensation, termination, or promotions against any employee or job applicant on the

basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s

status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We encourage any

qualified applicant to apply.

• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups

• LGBTQ friendly workplace

• Age-inclusive

• Paid time off

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

• Administrative experience: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Administrative experience: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20