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Food Pantry Team Leader, Part-Time, Episcopal: Chelsea, MA

By sthalum February 18th, 2022 in Job Postings

Food Pantry Team Leader
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 201 Washington Ave., Chelsea MA

• Manage volunteers that come for (2) shifts on Fridays at food pantry (greet, check-in via log, confirm vaccination status).
• Make sure that rules re: vaccinations, mask use, etc. are enforced.
• Check-in delivery from Greater Boston Food Bank.
• Manage unloading of truck and sorting food into the correct areas (placing in freezer or refrigerator, unload dry goods onto pantry shelves).
• Lead volunteer teams in packing of food for pantry clients (making sure correct items packed in a timely manner).
• Greet other agencies that arrive with donations (private citizens, other food providers, MSPCA for pet food).
• Manage sorting and distribution of all other donations.

Proof of vaccination required!
English proficiency required, Spanish language proficiency would be a bonus. Experience managing teams required, experience with food highly preferred. (ServSafe certification a plus!)
You will be in and out of a walk-in refrigerator and walk-in freezer. There is some heavy lifting involved. You will need to be able to multi-task effectively and think on your feet.

Schedule: Fridays only, 8-hour day (8-5 with 1 hour for lunch); hourly rate up to $20/hour (independent contractor position, W-9 required)

Communications Specialist, Part-Time, UMC: Livermore, CA

By sthalum February 18th, 2022 in Job Postings

Asbury’s Communications Specialist will create and maintain a consistent and appealing image that tells the story of Asbury United Methodist Church across all communications platforms and offer creative insight and support to church staff.

Asbury United Methodist Church is in the beautiful wine country of Livermore and in the eastern part of the San Francisco Bay Area. Livermore is home to two National Laboratories: Lawrence Livermore and Sandia. As a result, Asbury has many scientists and engineers in the congregation as well as people in teaching, tech, business, and retired. Asbury is a reconciling congregation and takes its commitment to full inclusion of the LGBTQIA community seriously.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supports the ministry of Asbury UMC with appropriate publicity, advertising, and promotion within the congregation and community which includes social media (Facebook, Instagram, Patch, etc.), e-newsletters, videos, thumbnails, brochures, postcards, signs, and banners
• Works with church, staff, and web contractor in the refreshing/recreating of our church website
• Maintains website for Asbury UMC
• Maintains Asbury’s brand
• Creates and maintains images for sermon series and worship
• Maintains and effectively facilitates needed internal church communication
• Works and consults with expert volunteers

Qualifications:

• Work or volunteer experience relevant to required duties; graphic design experience preferred
• Positive, proactive attitude
• Detail oriented, highly organized, and capable of multitasking
• Strong written communication skills
• Proficient with technology tools including Microsoft Office Suite, social media, Canva or Photoshop, and drag & drop web builder tools
• Ability to create engaging presentations to all audiences

This position is part-time and has 15 hours allotted on average per week. Pay is $20-$22 an hour based on location and experience. This position can be remote and provides a professional reimbursement account for travel to Livermore, CA. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and references to kathyl@asburylive.org.

Associate Pastor, Full-Time, UCC: Winchester MA

By sthalum February 13th, 2022 in Job Postings

First Congregational Church in Winchester is seeking a settled Associate Pastor to serve God and Christ’s church with leadership that is open to the Spirit, rooted in biblical teaching, honoring the liberal Protestant tradition, and sensitive to the way “God is still speaking” in our modern world. The candidate would have particular responsibility for the youth and families within the church but also share their gifts broadly with the wider congregation, participating in the worship and ritual life of the church alongside the Lead Pastor and tending to the nurture, education, and mission life of the entire church community. We seek a passionate, energetic, curious and collaborative minister who has the capacity to grow our Children, Youth and Family program, deepen faith and community by fostering small group connections, and bring the generations of our church closer to serve and learn together. We are an outward-facing congregation and have recently renovated our Ripley Chapel to serve as a community-oriented gathering space, hosting an event series focused on music and the arts. We seek a pastor who will help us expand our programming for adults, children, and families and increase opportunities to advance social justice, as we move beyond our four walls and live into our purpose statement: “We are a Christ-centered, nurturing community, growing in faith, serving in love and welcoming all with joy."

Download full job description here: Job Description_ Working Draft

Reach out to us at fccwsearchcom@gmail.com, care of Jenn Richter.

Parish Administrator, Part-Time, Episcopal: Cambridge MA

By sthalum February 13th, 2022 in Job Postings

Saint Peter’s is a multicultural, vibrant Episcopal congregation of prayerful, generous, and welcoming Christians in the heart of Central Square in Cambridge. We seek a highly organized Parish Administrator with strong organizational skills, attention to priorities and accuracy of details who is a self-starter and has excellent people skills. The parish administrator will report directly to the Rector. This position provides administrative support to the Rector, the Officers, and the Vestry. Discretion and the ability to manage confidential information are
critical.

The administrator is responsible for a broad variety of tasks including but not limited to:
• Check voicemail and reply to or forward messages as needed
• Maintain church records and files
• Prepare the bulletin
• Preparing digital and print communications
• Managing building space rentals
• Database management
• Check office supplies, order as needed
• Help with administrative duties surrounding special events

Familiarity with standard PC-based software is required; knowledge of communication applications (e.g., Mailchimp) Social Media (Facebook, Twitter), Database upkeep (ServantKeeper), and Google Suite would be a plus. One year of experience in an office environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Paid position for 20 hours/week. Flexibility in schedule to work fewer hours during the summer and more during the program year.

Please email/mail cover letter and resume to Father Derrick Muwina: rector@sainpeterscambridge.org, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 15 Sellers Street, Cambridge, MA 02139.

Settled Pastor, Full-Time, UCC: Manchester, VT

By sthalum February 13th, 2022 in Job Postings

First Congregational Church of Manchester, VT, is searching for a full-time, settled pastor to lead us into the renaissance of faith and life we believe God is calling us to accomplish. This church is yearning for a wide-open door to Jesus Christ, spiritual revival, a robust ministry to families and young people, care for our elders, a profound reconnection through service and outreach with our wider community, and a loving relationship with our new pastor.

Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, we have arrived at a point of prayerful clarity for our church’s future and invite a new pastor to join us as we embark upon this hopeful journey as a renewed congregation of committed Christians, the latest generation in a history of 241 years.

Located in Manchester, Vermont we are nestled at the foot of Mount Equinox, with the Taconic range to the west and the stunning Green Mountains to the east. Our area boasts many multi-seasonal activities and cultural offerings: Arts Center, summer theater and museums, as well as hiking, fly-fishing, golfing and skiing just to name a few. We are a mix of “local” residents, part-time second-homeowners, people who have chosen to make this their home, plus a new wave of families who have moved to the area in the last 18 months. People are known to move here so their children can attend the excellent schools for which we are noted.

Worship in our 150-year-old classic New England church and sanctuary is open to all whether they be members or friends, searchers or skeptics. We want to be there for everyone, unconditionally. Our music program adds to the inspiration people seem to especially desire in our trying age. We have prepared a new wineskin for the new wine we desire (Matthew 9:17). We invite you to look more deeply into our Local Church Profile. We are eager to learn who God will choose to bring the indispensable gifts of ministry and pastorship to this renewing Body of Christ!

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Bookkeeper, Part-Time, Presbyterian: Newton, MA

By sthalum February 13th, 2022 in Job Postings

Newton Presbyterian Church is looking to hire a part-time bookkeeper (8 hours per month).

Newton Presbyterian Church (NPC) has worshipped at Vernon Street in Newton since the 1940s. We are part of the Presbyterian Church (PC-USA). NPC is a growing congregation that is marked by its clear biblical teaching, its love of its Presbyterian heritage, and its social justice ministry that seeks to carry the love of Christ to all people.

Position Description
The NPC Bookkeeper is accountable to and reports to the NPC Treasurer on all financial matters. As needed, questions and issues regarding work duties, work schedule, time off, or any issues should be brought to the attention of the Treasurer. If the Treasurer is not available these can be discussed with the Pastor of NPC Church.

The Bookkeeper is responsible for financial matters pertaining to QuickBooks processing; payroll processing; accounts receivable and account disbursements; updating QuickBooks to reflect accurate information pertaining to NPC investment accounts and reconciling the NPC records to the Village Bank accounts. Other duties as necessary may also be included.

Specific duties
1. Once per month or as requested/needed, the day to be determined:

a. Payroll Processing – process payroll including Federal and state taxes in Quickbooks 1X per month on the third week of the month to produce checks in a timely manner by the end of the month.
b. Check Requests – As needed, record bills into Quickbooks and prepare for the Treasurer to pay electronically.
c. Mission Checks – Record monies deposited by the Financial Secretary for missions into Quickbooks and prepare for the Treasurer to issue a check as needed.
d. Investment Reports – update QuickBooks semi-annually (or as requested) to reflect activity from Commonwealth Financial Network.
e. Reconciliations – reconcile QuickBooks and Village Bank statements on a monthly basis.

Position Requirements
Requires a high school diploma and a minimum of two years of Bookkeeping experience including proficiency with Quickbooks, basic a/r and a/p, journal entry, adjustments, and reporting. Must be able to work professionally and independently, in a positive and team-spirited manner. Must also be comfortable oftentimes working alone in the church office. A flexible and adaptable individual who maintains confidentiality is key. Experience working in a non-profit environment is desirable. A college degree is a plus. Prior experience working in a place of worship is very helpful.

To apply, please send your resume/letter of application to: newtonpresbyterian@gmail.com

Newton Presbyterian Church is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.