Church Administrator
Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions · Montgomery, AL · 2 mo ago
AdministrativeFull-time
Spiritual Responsibilities
- Consistent prayer
- Consistent time in God's Word
- Consistent missional engagement
- Consistent commitment to a Local Church (preferably STC)
- Living a godly lifestyle at home, community, and among the body of Christ
- Consistently communicate and interact in a Christ honoring way (Eph 4:25-31)
- Pursue both spiritual and occupational development opportunities
Administrative Responsibilities
- Prioritize work given by the pastors, other staff, committee chairpersons, and others in the church to ensure timely completion of projects
- Maintain worship attendance records and communicate with the Care Team to ensure communication with visitors is being maintained, recorded and pursued
- Maintain membership records and prepare membership reports for monthly/year-end Baptist Association reports
- Maintain church records and personnel files; to include personnel reviews, special recognition, training certifications, and requests for absences
- Order and stock office supplies; to include coordinating with ministry leaders for planned supply needs or special event supply purchases
- Back-up computer files and maintain office equipment software and updates as required
- Calling customer service departments for any software or hardware that may require additional attention
- Take on advisory and training roles in ministries that have administrative weaknesses, office assistants, or volunteer administrative support where needed
- Oversee creation and distribution of church bulletins
- Compile ministry updates, staff updates and financial contribution information for weekly emails and ministry newsletter
- Create employee and volunteer policies and procedures and update current policies and procedures as needed; ensuring adherence to the vision and mission of STC
- Coordinate employee and volunteer work and vacation schedules and input on master calendar; assisting volunteers and staff in ensuring that ample staffing is available for all day-to-day functions and special events
- Develop and monitor volunteer registrations for events communicating collected data to ministry leaders, staff team, and volunteer groups
- Initiate, run, and file all MinistrySafe background checks. Communicating with Youth and Nursery leaders all cleared volunteers. Administrator is also responsible for notifying volunteers when updates are needed or training is incomplete
- Work closely with the church's financial administrator/bookkeeper to ensure the church properly uses funds to meet financial obligations
- Answer phones, assist guests, maintain an orderly work environment
- Provide administrative support to staff team and ministry leaders as requested as we all seek to advance God's kingdom together
Facilities Responsibilities
- Assist in scheduling meetings and events; track church equipment rentals
- Coordinate calendar for facility usage and enforce church policies for facility use
- Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment
- Evaluate the church's insurance needs and ensure that policies remain current
Relational Expectations
- Be warm and loving to all you come in contact with
- Treat all guests with dignity and respect (James 2:1-13)
- Maintain team unity; gossip will not be tolerated
- Practice godly conflict resolution principles when issues need to be addressed
- Attend periodic staff fellowships (monthly when scheduled) with family as often as possible
- Attend weekly staff meetings, monthly finance meetings, and monthly leadership team meetings
- Take a full 24-hour off-day each week (day TBD) for refreshment and cultivating immediate family relationships
Additional Specifications
- Preferred Start Date: May 1, 2026
- Minimum 3 year commitment required
- Previous Administrative Experience Required
- Ability to create structure from scratch or improve existing structures required
- Currently a church member or willing to move membership with approval of current leadership
- Current administrator transitioning in June but available for training and assistance
- Please send your resume to stadmin@strongtowerawp.com