Parish Administrator - Swarthmore, United States - Swarthmore Presbyterian Church

Description

Overview and Position Summary:

Swarthmore Presbyterian Church (SPC), a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA), is a vibrant and growing church community, with approximately 650 active members.

SPC is seeking a new Parish Administrator. The Parish Administrator provides administrative support to the pastors, the work of the Session, and the congregation.

Our ideal applicant is an excellent and effective writer, able to communicate to different intended audiences, and a good editor.

The person is highly organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple responsibilities at one time and according to deadlines. The person must have a passion for excellence as they support the ministry and mission of the church.

Professionalism, warmth, an appreciative spirit, as well as discretion, are paramount in dealing with the staff of both the church and nursery school, church members, and the community.

The work culture is highly collegial and supportive and requires a high degree of responsibility.


Requirements and Skills:


Reporting Relationship:

The Parish Administrator reports to the Pastor/Head of Staff. The person works closely with the church staff, the Session, the church's committees, and the Nursery Day School staff.


Responsibilities:

• Administratively supports the work of the Session, the governing board of the church. This includes preparation of the Clerk's report and the monthly agenda, compilation of the minutes, and distribution of Session materials. Communicates with Session, as directed by the Pastor, and supports the technology setup for Session meetings.
• Prepares Session's annual statistics reports. Is responsible for the producing the annual report.
• Ensures that SPC is meeting its denominational administrative responsibilities.
• Provides administrative support to Congregational Care.
• Provides administrative support for births and deaths in church membership, memorial services and receptions.
• Serves as the staff liaison to sextons, ushers, and AV Team for worship services.
• Serves as the staff liaison to the Parish Life Committee, including coordinating the seasonal schedule for kitchen organization by volunteers and oversight of supplies.
• Serves as staff support to Membership Committee.
• Composes congregationwide communications as directed by Head of Staff. Is responsible for specific annual and seasonal communications, such as the anniversary mailing and All Saints' mailing. Prepares liturgist announcements for weekly worship services.
• Maintains the church calendar and space reservations.
• Maintains the church database, including member records. Maintains the financial stewardship mailing list.
• Maintains Member website.
• Attends and supports weekly staff meetings and occasional staff events.
• Supports monthly Committee Night.
• Other duties as assigned.

Weekly Schedule:

25 hrs./week, including Monday, Thursday, Friday, 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (except for 2 Tuesdays/mth, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.), and Sundays, 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m.


Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
$29, $32,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Relocate:

• Swarthmore, PA 19081: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person