Church Parish Administrator

The Parish Administrator supports the overall work process of the Church office, works with the Rector and Parish Bookkeeper and provides general supervision to the office volunteers and contractors. A strong understanding of print layout and online media communications is necessary to publishing our worship bulletins, newsletters and website updates in a time-sensitive manner. In addition, the Parish Administrator must be vigilant in discerning pastoral needs, maintaining confidentiality of information received from parishioners, leadership, and clergy; and then bringing necessary issues to the attention of the Rector. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Provides welcoming hospitality to all who phone, email or come by the Parish Office, responding to parishioner and staff requests in a timely manner • Develops, produces and publishes Worship Bulletins, Announcements and Prayers of the People for all services (weekly, as well as special services [e.g., seasonal/festival, funeral/memorial, weddings, baptisms, etc.]) • Administers the parish office, maintaining mail, files, ordering office and parish supplies as needed, and providing scheduling/guidance to office volunteers in accomplishing office/clerical tasks as needed • Additional tasks as assigned by Rector (or Associate Rector or Senior Warden in the Rector's absence) Technical Skills Required • Adobe Creative Cloud products, specifically InDesign and Photoshop.