Neland Avenue Christian Reformed Church

Church Administrator Job Description

Job Title: Church Administrator

Classification: Full time, exempt

Reports to: Administrative Committee

Date: Updated on (January 2, 2024)

Applications Deadline: January 15, 2024

Application Process: Send resume and letter of interest to office@neland.org or apply through Indeed.

Mission: The Church Administrator will work with the Council President, Staff, and other committees to administrate the business of the church and to help guide, direct, and manage the critical functions to meet the church’s goals.

Qualified candidate will possess the following minimum requirements:

· Faithful follower of Jesus Christ

· Alignment with Neland’s mission and goals

· Minimum of two years of experience in a similar environment

· Strong fiscal, organizational, and leadership abilities

· Strong interpersonal, hospitality, and verbal and written communication skills

· Strong self-motivation, with ability to manage personal work load with minimal supervision

· Ability and willingness to work well in a team-based work setting, building effective work relationships using collaboration skills

· Strong technical and computer proficiency (including Microsoft Office, accounting software, database administration, and online communication)

· Exceptional professional attributes of discernment, dependability, and confidentiality

· Associate’s degree

· An outstanding work record, including attendance

Outstanding candidates will possess the following Desired Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree

· Five years of experience in a similar environment

· Certified Church Administrator designation from the National Association of Church Business Administration

· Previous experience in a diverse non-profit or church environment

(Minimum requirements are updated annually to meet the demands of various positions; employees hired prior to the latest revision update may not meet all current requirements)

Essential Functions:

Leadership and Supervision:

· Collaborate closely with staff and Council to ascertain and implement their vision for the church and its ministries.

· Team with the pastors, the council president and council, and other staff to guide, direct, and manage the critical functions of the church.

· Assist the Worship Coordinator and the pastors in producing the weekly announcements bulletin and worship bulletin(s), including digital communications related to worship.

· Assist the Clerk of Council with annual nominating cycles for all officers of the church. Assist the Clerk with managing membership transfer process.

· Serve as point of hospitality in the church office, directing volunteers, benevolence visitors, maintenance workers, and guests to appropriate resources and personnel.

· Attend and participate in staff meetings, Admin Committee, and full Council meetings, providing resources and connections to support staff and council members and support the Council officers in meeting preparations.

· Manage records for background checks and Safe Church training for all employees and volunteers of the church.

Communication & Information Technology:

· Work with staff, council, and committees to provide timely and accurate communication with the congregation and community.

· Collaborate with staff, council leaders, and the Digital Communications Team on written and electronic communication at Neland, including website, social media, print media, and newsletters for congregational and community stakeholders. Support all print and electronic tools for staff members to better engage with community and congregation.

· Work with Technology Committee to support the servers, computers, and other church technology. Manage daily computer issues and church security and telecommunication resources.

· Maintain the centralized database of church members, including directory information and the annual Neland Interest Survey.

· Insure accurate and timely church resource records, including households, church calendar, bulletin, orders of worship, membership, council and committee minutes, classis and synodical communication, and committee schedules. Share information as needed with congregation, classis, and denomination.

· Manage facility schedules along with Building Manager and Event Coordinator to ensure usage follows Building Committee guidelines.

· Collaborate with the Worship Coordinator on digital worship resources including Vimeo, Youtube, Canva, and the Neland website.

· Manage the BrightAuthor system and slide show on Lobby and Fellowship Hall screens.

Finance & Human Resources:

· Coordinate the church’s administrative functions and procedures, implementing or recommending changes where needed.

· Assist the Admin Committee in updating job descriptions, policies, and handbooks for all staff and leadership positions. Work with leaders to update and align these resources with Neland’s mission and short-term and long-term goals.

· Assist the Admin Committee in maintaining a detailed organizational flow chart that shows the relationships, mission, and responsibilities of staff, council, and committees.

· Assist Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, and Accountant with financial matters as needed.

· Maintain personnel files and payroll. Monitor staff hours, absences and vacation requests, arranging for substitutes when needed and ensuring substitutes are properly trained. Submit payroll to Bredeweg & Zylstra every other week.

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week).

Pay and benefits determine by experience.

Application deadline: Applications received through January 15, 2024.

Application Question(s):

· Why are you interested in this job?

· If we request an interview, do you consent to a background check during the hiring process? (Maybe this question needs to be reworded?)

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person