Office Adminstrator

 
 

About Us:

First Armenian Church (FAC) is the oldest Armenian Evangelical Church in Boston. Founded in 1891, FAC has been a part of the community for over 130 years. Our mission is simple; we are committed and passionate about helping people find and follow Jesus.

 

About the Role:

We seek a responsible, proactive church administrator to manage the church's daily operations. The Church Administrator works with the Pastor, staff, and church volunteers. The role reports to the church's Trustees.

To be a successful church administrator, you should be able to handle multiple tasks to ensure the church is well-run and the building and grounds are well maintained. You should be highly organized, efficient, detail-oriented, professional, willing to learn and work independently as needed.

 

Church Administrator Responsibilities:

  • Support administrative needs of the Pastor and provide requested support to church leadership.

  • Manage daily operations, office supplies, and records, including Church records, member database, committee lists, volunteer lists, vendor and emergency contact lists, and other files.

  • Professionally communicate and represent FAC in response to inquiries, whether in person, over the phone, or in writing (email, letters.)

  • Prioritize inquiries and communicate appropriately with Pastor and church leadership. Act as point person for church tenants and coordinate the occasional rental of church facilities

  • Coordinate, plan and execute church events with the help of volunteers and leaders.

  • Assist Treasurers in paying bills, recording church income from donations, and preparing donation receipts/letters.

  • Prepare all church communications and publications, including but not limited to weekly bulletin (print and online,) weekly Constant Contact email, and bi-monthly print newsletter. Pastor and volunteers predominantly create content. You must be able to assemble, edit, and proof content, then appropriately layout in respective formats.

  • Oversee day-to-day facility operations in coordination with church leadership. Identify time-sensitive repair issues, schedule, and monitor repair personnel, manage, order, and replenish supplies.

  • Assist with meeting schedules, sign-out of church equipment, facilities rental, and enforcement of church policies for facility and equipment use.

  • Maintain church calendar and assist members with event planning. Anticipate and schedule set-up, church access, and clean-up with custodial staff, as needed.

  • Build and maintain relationships with the congregation and community.

  • Other duties as needs arise

  Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in an administrative or financial role

  • A friendly and professional demeanor

  • Ability to meet deadlines

  • Willingness to learn

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Necessary skills include proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word. Knowledge of Publisher, Quickbooks, and familiarity with Constant Contact is a plus.

  • This position requires flexibility, confidentiality, and the ability to work both independently and with teams, must be able to manage multiple projects and problem-solve.

  • Knowledge of the Armenian language is a plus but not required.

Hours and Compensation

  • Hours: This is a 20 hour per week position. Work week is Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (negotiable)

  • Pay Range: $20 - $25 per hour based on experience.

 

First Armenian Church is a welcoming, friendly workplace and an equal opportunity employer. We are

prepared to train the right candidate to ensure our mutual success.