Parish Administrator

Full-Time Position

Parish Administrator

Trinity Episcopal Church, Bloomington

Trinity is the Episcopal Church in downtown Bloomington, Indiana. As a downtown parish blocks away from Indiana University’s Sample Gates, we are a visible, active congregation. We seek to extend a generous welcome to all people regardless of gender, ability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, or race. reflecting Christ’s compassion to the community and to the world.

32-40 hours per week

Day time hours

General:

The Parish Administrator has general responsibilities for overseeing the Trinity office. This includes being a welcoming, informed, professional presence in the office during office hours. The Parish Administrator will work with other staff to ensure that our ministry of hospitality is extended to all. The Parish Administrator prepares print bulletins, e-newsletters, and a wide variety of digital communications with all parish members. They are responsible for scheduling building use, managing rentals, helping staff and volunteers in accessing information, maintaining records, attending staff meetings and, overall, ensuring the office is managed efficiently.

Reports to the Rector.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for phone system, including changing voice mail messages as needed, and training office volunteers on how to use the phone.
• Oversee and manage the online ministry scheduling database.
• Oversee the Trinity calendar, scheduling of rooms for meetings including overseeing space rental
• Has the responsibility for overseeing distribution and collection of keys.
• Work with the Facilities Manager to ensure that the building is safe and secure.
• Oversee the assembly and preparation of various publications: Sunday and other service bulletins, letters to parishioners, e-Newletters, etc.
• Maintain the church website in coordination with others.
• Oversee Safe Church program participation, prepare for Vestry (Board) meetings.
• Be present at weekly staff meetings.
• Update Trinity’s parishioner database as needed.
• Point of contact for technical systems issues and vendors, coordinate purchase, lease and use of office equipment and service contracts.
• Ensure paper and e-files are properly maintained.
• Assist clergy with weddings, funerals and other special events, providing information and processing records.

Qualifications:

• Two years or more experience in office management with public contact
• General computer skills with a special emphasis on Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel. Ability to work in Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar and Dropbox. Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn other web-based programs such as Canva, etc. Become proficient with ACS database.

Skills Required:

• Ability to work with a wide-range of people as well as independently.
• Flexibility and able to deal with crisis effectively.
• Well-organized and able to prioritize. Can set and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain a professional and kind atmosphere in the office with a customer service mindset.

To apply, send resume and cover letter to admin@ trinitybloomington.org with the subject line RESUME.

Trinity Episcopal Church and the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis are very committed to diversity. We strongly encourage all qualified applicants, especially people from racial/ethnic minority groups, to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,500.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Office management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,500 - $40,000