Church Administrator (Non-Pastoral) Job

Riverside Community Church seeks an experienced, organized, and detail-oriented Church
Administrator to oversee day-to-day organizational, financial, communications and personnel
functions of the church. The ideal candidate will possess proven interpersonal, supervisory and
leadership skills, a thorough understanding of human resource functions and processes,
experience in working with third-party bookkeepers and/or accountants, proficiency with
technology, and a talent for maximizing organizational efficiency.

No pastoral or teaching experience is required, as this is not a pastoral role. Nevertheless, all
employees are expected to maintain behavior; spiritual practice in keeping with the
Scriptures, Riverside bylaws and the Riverside employee handbook.

Preferred Qualifications: 4+ years of successful business leadership experience

Organizational Structure: The Church Administrator will report to the Lead Pastor. The Church
Administrator will serve as the direct “administrative supervisor” for all other staff (currently:
two assistant pastors), including but not limited to fulfilling personnel and human resource
functions, providing staff with organizational support and approving access to church resources.

The Lead Pastor will continue to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Church, and will
provide direct spiritual mentorship and advice to the pastoral staff.

Classification: Non-exempt; Full-time

Pay: $46,000 to $56,000 (commensurate with qualifications)

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

I. Day-to-Day Financial Oversight

  • Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of the annual budget; competently discussing the church’s financial health and needs with, and presenting the budget to the Elder Board, Lead Pastor, staff, and congregation.
  • Ensuring that the church’s cash flow is sufficient to meet the church’s needs through proper expense managament and cash flow management.
  • Coordinating with bank(s), bookkeeper(s), accountant(s) on behalf of the church.
  • Communicating with, and providing support, administrative assistance, and any needed information/documentation to the church Finance Team (led by the Finance Deacon).
  • Ensuring the church’s financial transparency, including providing regular accurate financial reports as requested by Lead Pastor and/or Elder Board
  • Ensuring that accurate and up-to-date financial records and statements are maintained.
  • Ensuring that all bank deposits, credits and debits, as well as all credit card expenditures and payments are properly prepared, recorded, and sufficiently justified through documentation.
  • Ensuring up-to-date giving data in church management software.
  • Ensuring church payroll needs are fulfilled.
  • Propose policies necessary to ensure proper handling of church finances.

 

 

II. Administrative Supervision and Support for Church Staff

  • Managing the progress, performance, and execution of church staff members, consistent
    with the direction of the Lead Pastor, as well as the leadership and ministry vision, of the
    Elders.
  • Coordinating staff (through providing support, scheduling meetings, etc.) and
    maximizing organizational efficiency, consistent with the direction of the Lead Pastor, as
    well as the leadership and ministry vision, of the Elders.
  • Leading or co-leading staff meetings from a planning and strategic perspective.
  • Evaluating and implementing technological tools such as shared calendars, GroupMe,
    Google Docs and other software to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Propose policies necessary to maximize organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and
    accountability.

 

 

III. Church Facility Oversight and Management

  • Overseeing the use of church facilities for all events, consistent with church policies.
  • Communicating with and providing support to the Building and Grounds Committee
    (led by the Building and Grounds Deacon).
  • Ensuring the functionality of church facilities, utilities, equipment, and technological
    services.
  • Ensuring sufficient inventory of office material and any other necessary supplies.
  • Ensuring cleanliness of the premises, including kitchen organization, by working with
    janitorial services, and maintaining sufficient cleaning supply inventory.
  • Propose policies necessary to ensure preservation and safety of church facilities and
    grounds.

 

 

IV. Communications

  • Ensuring the timely preparation of all church communications, including but not
    limited to weekly e-mails with announcements and church service information.
  • Maintaining and updating the church website and mobile application.
  • Developing and maintaining (and/or engaging third party to develop and maintain) a
    consistent and attractive brand aesthetic in church communications, consistent with the
    direction of the Lead Pastor, as well as the leadership and ministry vision, of the Elders.
  • Maintaining the church-wide calendar using the church’s management software.
  • Overseeing the church’s social media presence.
  • Propose policies necessary to ensure effective and meaningful communication with
    congregation and public.

 

 

Please send cover letter and resume to Elders@riversidecommunitychurch.org

 

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