The primary duty of the Parish Administrator is to ensure for a smooth administrative environment to support the clergy, staff, and members of St. Luke’s in their ministry. As such, the ideal candidate will perform capably not merely as an employee but as someone engaging in the ministry of administration.

Job Duties

· Record accounts receivable income with control measures in place;

· Acknowledge memorial and other special donations with thank you cards;

· Make bank deposits;

· Review and code accounts payable invoices;

· Submit approved accounts payable documents to outside accounting firm;

· Act as liaison with outside accounting firm, Treasurer, and those approving payments;

· Maintain membership directory database;

· Maintain church files;

· Coordinate activity with outside vendors;

· Create needed church forms and documents, including worship bulletins;

· General secretarial duties such as answering the door and phone;

· Serve as the Administrative Assistant for the St. Luke’s Foundation (Take meeting minutes, check email, process grant applications, track finances.)

· General administrative duties for clergy, staff, volunteers and church members as needed.

Requirements

· Must be able to maintain confidentiality;

· Self-motivated and trustworthy;

· Ability to take and follow direction;

· Ability to handle multiple tasks in an efficient and organized manner;

· Ability to work collaboratively with clergy, staff, volunteers and church members;

· Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner;

· Have a demeanor which represents the Church well in all interactions;

· Effective, prompt, and courteous communication skills, both verbal and written;

· MS Office (Word, Excel) experience, including mail merge and report production;

· General facility with web-based software and ability to learn church database software;

· Basic bookkeeping knowledge and ability to use (or learn to use) Quickbooks software;

· Physical ability to ascend and descend stairs, and lift up to 25 pounds;

· Typing minimum: 45 words per minute.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Salisbury, NC 28144 (Required)

Work Location: In person