Overview
Parish Administrator Jobs in Savannah, GA at ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Job Description
Summary: The Parish Administrator provides services and oversight for the administrative and communication activities of St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, a parish of approximately 500 members. The Administrator reports to the Church Rector.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Administrative:
- records, stores and maintains membership letters for parishioners
- handles all correspondence for Rector and Church staff
- answers phones, directs calls, takes messages
- greets and entertains visitors to the church office
- keeps parish calendar for services and events and schedules use of facilities
- files and preserves all important parish documents
- prepares certificates for marriages, confirmations, and baptism and records these events
- prepares, copies, and distributes bulletins for all services
- keeps record of Vestry minutes for all meetings
- coordinates with Sexton to oversee Memorial Garden record keeping and operations
- maintains personnel records
- coordinates with Sexton for ordering supplies for kitchen, church, and office, coordinates for services and maintenance
- assists staff with meeting scheduling
Financial:
- provides assistance to parish bookkeeper as needed
- distributes contribution statements at end of the year and as needed
- keeps record of Finance Committee minutes for all meetings
- keeps record of monthly financial statements and annual budget
Communication:
- maintains the parish prayer list
- prepares and mails weekly readings for lay readers
- assists/directs visitors requesting assistance
- keeps parish directory and mailing lists current
- prepares/mails schedules for those serving on Sunday
- manages and distributes parish mailings and bulk emails (including weekly happenings).
- updates the website, social media accounts, and other forms of communication as needed
- develops and updates graphics for parish events
Qualifications and Skills:
- proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canva (graphics), Constant Contact (email communication), Wix (website) (or similar platforms)
- exceptional communication and organization skills, attention to detail
- minimum of 5 years’ experience with communication responsibilities
- ability to maintain confidentiality among staff and parishioners
- a caring disposition with the understanding that this is a ministry setting
Additional Considerations:
- on-site presence required. Flexibility in schedule considered essential
- work schedule is typically Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm (one hour unpaid lunch) (some evenings and weekends may be required)
- knowledge of liturgical procedures and prior church administration experience preferred
- relocation assistance not available
- may perform other duties not established above as needed
Compensation and Benefits:
- dependent on qualifications and experience
- 403B pension plan
- standard reimbursement for permissible business expenses including work travel
Other Considerations:
- 90 days probation
- 2 weeks annual vacation
- federal holidays as leave days (when not conflicting w/major church events)
- background check required
- references to be provided upon request
- annual review conducted by the Rector
Job Type:
- 24 hours per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Administrative: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location:
- In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20,000.00 – $30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Administrative: 5 years (Preferred)
- Financial: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Parish Administrator
Company: ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Location: Savannah, GA
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