What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parish Administrator position at Christ Church Cooperstown?
Primary Function: Under the supervision of the Rector, the Parish Administrator bears responsibility for Parish Office reception, communications (published and electronic), and basic financial administration. Duties and Responsibilities: I. To receive and welcome parishioners and guests, the Parish Administrator:
- Answers the Parish Office telephone during posted daily office hours.
- Promptly relays all messages to the Rector or other relevant members of staff.
- Manages the Parish Calendar, booking spaces in accordance with the Policy for the Use of
- Parish Facilities and communicating relevant details to the Sexton and Rector.
- Collects and distributes daily mail.
II. To facilitate clear and accurate communication within the Parish and with the larger community, the Parish Administrator:
- Drafts, proof reads, and prints all bulletins, submitting them to the Director of Music and
- Rector for editing and approval, oversees their folding, stapling, and transfer to the Sacristy
- Compiles and distributes weekly announcements, both printed and electronic.
- Maintains POP and ROTA schedule w/notifications and Altar Flowers, Birthday, and Anniversary lists.
- Sends out Gift acknowledgements and prints labels for mailings
- Submits office budget to Finance Chair
- Records Online donations and Flower memorials for Easter and Christmas.
- Maintains and updates the Google Calendar.
- Produces the Annual Meeting report and weekly Christ Church Chronicle, with material
- supplied by the Rector and volunteer contributors.
- Ensures Parish House bulletin boards are attractive, informative, and up-to-date (optional).
- Develops and distributes timely and engaging posters for special services, Parish events, meetings, Bible studies, service opportunities, fundraisers, etc.
- Other duties as assigned at the discretion of the Rector
III. To manage the operational affairs of the Parish Office, the Parish Administrator:
- Manages the Parish Office budget, purchasing all necessary office supplies and periodically reviewing and making recommendations with regard to renewing or changing all related contracts (e.g. computer maintenance, printer lease).
- Coordinates with the Treasurer to ensure timely payment of all bills and invoices.
- Receives and transmits to the Treasurer for deposit all payments related to facility use, weddings, funerals, and Christmas and Easter Flower Memorials.
For a full list of requirements visit: https://www.ceccoop.net/open-position-parish-administrator
Please provide two references from employers or coworkers familiar with your organizational and administrative skills.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 16 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20