Job Details

Religious | Presbyterian Church in America

Description: The Senior Director of Operations for City Presbyterian Church is a part-time member of the church staff, responsible for the business operations of the church, including finances, facilities, and Sunday logistics.

Responsibilities

• Finances (60% of the job)
• Manage finance-related matters for the church
• Interface with finance-related vendors (e.g. bookkeeper, banks, lenders, governmental agencies, insurance carriers, etc.)
• Assist with employee onboarding, payroll setup, and payroll questions
• Collaborate with and support the volunteer Church Treasurer
• Oversee the volunteer Finance Team
• Seek their input and help as necessary (e.g. during the annual budgeting process, when significant financial matters arise, etc.)
• Recruit and coordinate the volunteers on this team
• Facilities (20% of the job)
• Oversee maintenance staff and their work of caretaking the facilities
• Oversee the volunteer Building Team
• Lead and support their ministry of building improvements and maintenance, including the coordination of church-wide workdays
• Recruit, coordinate, and troubleshoot for the volunteers on this team
• Interface with building-related vendors (e.g. janitorial company, utility companies, waste disposal services, contractors, etc.)
• Sunday logistics (10% of the job)
• Oversee the volunteer Hospitality Team
• Lead and support their Sunday ministry of: setup and cleanup, welcome, procurement, mercy, and emergency response
• Recruit, train, coach, and troubleshoot for the volunteers on this team
• Oversee other logistics related to Sunday worship (e.g. communion preparation, offering collection, seasonal decorations, etc.)
• Supervision (10% of the job)
• Regular 1 on 1s with Lead Pastor
• Monthly staff meetings
• A portion of stated session meetings
• Other relevant duties: as assigned

Commitment

• Hours: 10 a week (on average)
• Projected start: Summer 2025
• Good faith commitment: at least 3 years
• Church membership: is, or willing to become, an involved member at City Pres

Requirements

Qualifications: A successful Senior Director of Operations is characterized by the following:

• Has an abiding love for Christ, and an enduring love for Christ's Church despite her flaws
• Is aligned with the vision, values, and theology of City Pres
• Possesses a bachelor's or master's degree that is relevant to the area of finance, as well as 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a church or non-profit setting
• Has significant experience and demonstrated skill in leading teams of volunteers and working with vendors

How to Apply

To apply for the Senior Director of Operations position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and alignment with the mission of City Presbyterian Church.