Business Administrator, Saint John's United Methodist Church

Business Administrator

Date: November 4, 2024

Please submit resume, list of three references that includes at least one supervisor, and salary requirement statement to Karen Hale, Chair of Staff-Parish Relations Committeekarenfhale33@gmail.com

Hours per week: Full time, benefits eligible. Work schedule will be determined in consultation with Senior Pastor. Significant on-site presence is expected.

Purpose of the Position: Provide leadership and oversight to all business functions of the church including finance, facilities, communications, IT, and human resources. Budget authority over administration, facilities, communications, and finance, and administrative-level assistance over human resources budget.

Position reports directly to the Senior Pastor and supervises the Facilities Manager, Financial Secretary, and Director of Communications.. Serves as staff liaison for Finance Committee, Endowment Committee, and Board of Trustees.

Position expected to participate in monthly meetings: Church Council, Finance, Trustees, and Staff-Parish Relations Committee and Endowment as needed.

Job Responsibilities: Provide oversight of all aspects of the church finances including contributions, payroll, general ledger, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation and finance and tax reporting. Follow finance and tax policies and procedures as required by the Book of Discipline and the Internal Revenue Service. Oversee human resources and benefits management functions. Prepare forms and reports for annual Charge Conference and annual reporting to the Rio Texas Conference. Work with internal staff as well as outside groups to schedule events on the church grounds.

Required qualifications: Proven experience successfully supervising employees. Proficiency with accounting software. Experience preparing financial reports. Experience analyzing and communicating financial information for different audiences. Experience working on human resources functions, including benefits management and labor laws. Collaborative work style in a team environment. Proven people skills with experience providing complex administrative support with tact, diplomacy, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Preferred qualifications: Work experience in church administration including managing membership management platform. Experience working in United Methodist Church.

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