Church Administrator

Job Title: Church Administrator
Job Descripton: The First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain is a
multi-cultural community in the midst of an exciting period of renewal.
Currently, we are seeking an experienced full-time administrator to
support the ongoing work of the church and an ambitious capital
campaign. To learn more about our church, visit our website:
www.firstbaptistjp.org.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Create a welcoming and professional atmosphere by receiving and
responding to inquiries by telephone and in person, assist in the
resolution of problems and refer as appropriate.
· Provide general administrative office support including but not
limited to word processing and layout, to prepare a variety of materials
such as weekly bulletin, monthly newsletter, annual reports, database
and web page maintenance, correspondence, and assist with press
releases.
· Provide administrative support for capital campaign consultant and
volunteers: produce materials; assist with coordination of meetings;
attend meetings, if necessary; manage donor database; process pledges
and payments; oversee timely donor acknowledgements; assist with
cultivation events; monitor campaign budget; and prepare financial
reports.
· Serve as executive assistant to Pastor; and provide support for
Treasurer and church leadership.
· Coordinate building use/upkeep, equipment and supplies; schedule
meeting space; maintain activity calendar.
· Other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
· Ability to embrace and affirm the mission of the church.
· Strong administrative and computer skills including word
processing, spreadsheets, donor database system (eTapestry
preferred), bookkeeping system (QuickBooks preferred),
publishing, email and web skills required.
· Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and
organizational skills. Spanish language skills a plus.
· Superior attention to detail, proof-reading skills, and accuracy
working with numbers.
· Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining budget
spreadsheets.
· Ability to balance and prioritize a variety of simultaneous
projects; initiative, flexibility and resourcefulness a must.
· Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, to
ensure the effective and efficient use of staff and volunteer time.
· Demonstrated ability to exercise excellent judgment,
confidentiality, diplomacy and sensitivity to all persons regardless of
faith, economic status, disability, culture, race, age, gender, sexual
orientation and human condition.
· Minimum of two years of administrative experience required.
· Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours for campaign
meetings and events.
Contact Information: Interested applicants should send their resume to
Katie Lovett at Randstad Work Solutions. Please attach your resume as a
Word document and send to: katie.lovett@us.randstad.com. Make sure to
specify in the body of the email that you are sending your resume in
response to this position. If you have any questions please call Katie
at 617-266-2929.
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