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Office Administrator - St. James, Painesville

Reports to: Rector (Pastor)
Status: Part-time (approximately 20 hours) Salary: $21,000 annual ($20 an hour) FLSA: Non-exempt

Job Summary

The Office Administrator supports the mission and ministry of St. James by managing the day-to-day operations of the church, including regular communications and administrative systems.

Essential Functions:

Manage the church office and oversee building use

  • ● Maintain office hours (10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm Monday-Thursday)

  • ● Buzz visitors into the building.

  • ● Coordinate and maintain the parish calendar.

  • ● Maintain office supplies and office machines, including arranging repairs and service.

  • ● Maintain a key log of those with access to the building.

  • ● Coordinate and research vendors as necessary.

  • ● Prepare and publish worship bulletins.

  • ● Maintain bulletin boards and other signs in the physical space.

    Other clerical support

  • ● Enter approved vendor invoices into the accounting system for payment.

  • ● Enter weekly deposits into the accounting system.

  • ● Maintain accounting records and documentation in an orderly fashion.

  • ● Administer the membership and donor database, and prepare related mailings.

  • ● File diocesan, state, and federal documents as required.

  • ● Provide administrative support to the rector and the vestry (board) including: preparing meeting

    documents, making document copies, sending out mailings, and other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Skills:

  • ● High school diploma required. Previous experience in office administration, bookkeeping, or church administration preferred.

  • ● Proficiency with Microsoft Word is desirable.

  • ● Strong organizational and time management skills.

  • ● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • ● Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial and personal information with

    discretion.

  • ● Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating with clergy, staff, and

    volunteers.

Work Environment:

● This position requires in-person, regular office hours. However, those hours may be adjusted as needed with coordination.

How to Apply:

● Please email your resume and cover letter to St. James Episcopal Church, Attention: Reverend Rachel Jagielski Harrison, at rector@stjamesoh.org to be considered for this position.

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