Office Administrator, Part Time, Eliot Church of Newton: Newton, MA
Eliot Church of Newton, an open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ, seeks a reliable and detail-oriented Office Administrator to support the daily life and ministry of our active, lay-led congregation. Working closely with the Pastor, staff, and volunteer leadership, the Office Administrator keeps Eliot’s operations running smoothly through strong organization, clear communication, and consistent follow-through. This position requires a professional presence in the church office four to five days per week at approximately twenty-five hours per week.
-Weekly production of the church bulletin and newsletter
-Maintenance of church calendars and coordination of building use and rentals
-Communication with staff, tenants, vendors, and volunteers to ensure timely and accurate information flow
-Preparation and distribution of materials needed for worship, events, and Sunday services
-Support for volunteer leaders with projects, orders, and communications
Secondary Responsibilities
-Record keeping, including reports, directories, and other church documents
-Coordination of vendors, deliveries, and outside service providers
Tertiary Responsibilities
-Occasional assistance with special events, church wide celebrations, or other projects as requested
-Key Skills and Qualifications
-Strong ability to manage weekly, time sensitive responsibilities such as bulletin production, newsletter distribution, rental coordination, and worship logistics with accuracy and reliability
-Demonstrated initiative and follow through, including clear and timely communication with staff, volunteers, and lay leadership
-Proven capacity to prioritize mission critical tasks while balancing routine responsibilities and occasional special projects
-Ability to learn and apply Eliot Church’s organizational structure, culture, and workflows efficiently and respectfully
-Excellent professional communication skills with staff, volunteers, tenants, callers, and walk in community members, including tact and diplomacy
-Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in a small staff, lay-led church environment
-Ability to maintain operational continuity through thoughtful planning and coordination during peak church activity periods
Hours and Compensation
-Approximately twenty-five hours per week, on-site at the church. Starting pay is approximately twenty-five dollars per hour.
Additional Information
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To apply please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to:
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