Director of Operations

Overview
Central United Methodist Church is a community for Christ in the center of the city of Asheville that welcomes everyone without exception. We are seeking an experienced, mission-driven operations leader to serve as the Director of Operations for our church. This is a director-level position — not an administrative support role — with broad authority and accountability across the four pillars that make ministry possible: facilities, finances, personnel, and communications oversight.

The right person for this role brings genuine leadership capability alongside administrative precision. They know how to supervise and develop people, manage complex budgets, keep buildings running, and ensure that the church’s communications function is well-coordinated and properly resourced — without needing to produce the content themselves.

If you are energized by the idea of keeping an organization running well so that the people within it can do their best work, and if you find purpose in serving a faith community, we want to hear from you.

What you'll lead:
Finance

• Accountant coordination and audit preparation
• Annual budget process with Senior Pastor & Finance Committee
• Monthly financial reporting and cash flow management
• Accounts payable and internal controls
• Banking relationships and stewardship logistics

Personnel

• Staff supervision, development, and performance support
• HR administration: onboarding, offboarding, records
• Benefits and payroll administration
• Employee Handbook and HR policy maintenance
• Volunteer coordination and engagement

Facilities

• Direct supervision of Facilities staff
• Oversight of building maintenance, repairs, and capital planning
• Property & liability insurance administration
• Vendor and contractor relationships
• Campus scheduling and safety compliance

Communications Oversight

• The Director supervises the communications function and ensures it is well-resourced, calendar-integrated, and aligned with church direction. Content creation — social media, bulletins, newsletters, and congregational communications — is the responsibility of the dedicated communications staff. This role provides oversight and coordination, not production.

Who We're Looking For

• 5 years in operations, administration, or business management
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Facility or property management experience, including insurance policy administration
• Personnel management background including benefits administration and HR compliance
• Proven ability to supervise and develop both full-time and part-time staff
• Experience coordinating and directing volunteers with clarity and care
• Comfort overseeing a communications function without direct content production responsibility
• Church, nonprofit, or faith-based organizational experience preferred
• Active faith and genuine alignment with our church’s mission and values

Who You'll Work With

You will serve as the primary operational leader between the Senior Pastor and the following staff, providing direction, development, and day-to-day supervision:

• Facilities Staff: Full-time building care, maintenance, AV, and events support
• Office Administrator: Full-time reception, accounts database, operations manager, volunteer coordination, and member support
• Communications Staff: Part-time content creation, social media, bulletins, and congregational communications

Compensation & Details

• Full-time, exempt salaried position
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Competitive salary $70,000 – 90,000 (DOE)
• Benefits package including health coverage, paid time off, and professional development support
• Consistent on-site presence required; occasional evenings during major events or transitions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Ability to Commute:

• Asheville, NC 28801 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000