Church Administrator — Part-Time | Bishop Janes United Methodist Church

Bishop Janes United Methodist Church in Basking Ridge, NJ is seeking a part-time Church Administrator to serve as the operational center of our growing ministry.

This is a newly defined, part-time role (25–29 hours/week, 4–5 days/week) created to consolidate administrative, financial, communications, and records responsibilities under one skilled professional. We are a congregation with a combined ministry and preschool budget of approximately $600,000, an active cemetery ministry, and a digital presence that reaches people across our community and beyond.

Core Responsibilities

The Church Administrator will own our day-to-day administrative operations, including:

• QuickBooks bookkeeping, accounts payable, and financial reporting
• Weekly communications production (newsletter, bulletin, social media, YouTube)
• Membership and sacramental records management
• Staff and volunteer onboarding and Safe Sanctuary compliance
• Facility scheduling and church management system maintenance
• Cemetery ministry records and family correspondence
• Payroll coordination and vendor liaison

Ideal Candidate

You bring QuickBooks proficiency, strong organizational skills, and the professional maturity to work independently in a ministry environment. You are comfortable managing a diverse range of responsibilities and take pride in operational excellence. Experience in church, nonprofit, or small business administration is a plus. Most importantly, you are enthusiastic about representing a community committed to genuine welcome and meaningful service.

Position Details

On-site at 22 South Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ. Some hybrid flexibility may be available after initial onboarding. Compensation: $22.00–$25.00/hour commensurate with experience.

To Apply

Send resume and cover letter to careers@bjumc.org. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.