Church Business Administrator

First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville
Job Description
Job Title: Church Administrator
Part-time staff position
Reports to: Senior Pastor
Direct Reports: Administrative Manager, Facilities Manager, Financial Administrator and Administrative Assistant
Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing administrative oversight in support of the Senior Pastor, including organizational planning and development; personnel policy administration; supervision of administrative staff; and overall church administration. This position carries out the specific duties listed below, as well as other duties which may be assigned by the Senior Pastor.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
- Developing and administering church personnel policies and procedures, including Employee Handbook updates/revisions and personnel file maintenance
- Supervising and leading the administrative staff, including conducting annual performance reviews
- Overseeing staff hiring and training
- In coordination with the Administrative Manager, regularly updating the Safe Sanctuary compliance spreadsheet, notifying supervisors when updated background checks need to be performed, and performing background checks through the Trak-1 system
- Providing support to lay leadership, including support of the Church Board, Trustees, Finance, Staff-Parish Relations; Working with the Finance Committee chair in developing an annual budget for all fund accounts
- Developing budget preparation guidelines and training employees who have budget responsibilities
- Managing the monthly tracking of budget results
- Assisting with the annual audit and reporting findings as appropriate
- Maintaining the Accounting Procedures manual
- Overseeing all contracts with outside vendors, including coordination with the Administrative Manager and/or Facilities Manager as appropriate for new contracts or renewals
- Chairing the Communications Team
- Overseeing Charge Conference documentation for year-end Conference reports
- Obtaining legal review of appropriate matters
- Ensuring compliance with incorporation requirements, annual meeting and minutes
- Attending weekly staff meetings and establishing effective working relationships with church staff
Minimum Qualifications:
- BA/BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Management Science or other related field
- Ten years’ experience in business operational management, including employee management
- Finance or accounting experience required
- Understanding and support of the core values of FUMC
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Proficiency in computer software programs, including MS Office, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Word
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work as part of a team
- Must be detail-oriented, organized and efficient
- Flexibility in accepting additional responsibilities
Contact: Mark Ralls
Church/Org/Business Name: First United Methodist Church
Address: 204 6th Ave W Hendersonville 28739
Phone: 8286934275
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