Director of Church Administration / Holy Cross, Menomonee Falls

 

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

Position: Director Church Administration

Reports To: Pastors/Church Leadership

 

Job Type: Full-Time

 

Job Summary:

The Church Administrator plays a key role in overseeing the daily operations of the church, ensuring efficient administrative, financial, and facility management. This individual supports the church’s mission by coordinating office functions, managing resources, and assisting church leadership in various organizational tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

 

Administrative Management:

  • Oversee daily office operations and church administration.
  • Organize staff meetings.
  • Partner with executive staff (pastors and executive council)
  • Manage church records, membership databases, and confidential documents.
  • Maintain the church calendar, scheduling meetings, events, and facility usage.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for church inquiries and correspondence.
  • Partner with the communications director on communications both internal and external

Financial Management:

    • Work directly with the financial secretary to assist in budget preparation and financial reporting.
    • Assist fundraising efforts, donations, and church tithes/offerings.
    • Ensure compliance with financial policies and legal regulations.

Facility and Resource Management:

  • Responsible for overall church building, campus, and grounds including supervision of Building Manager, IT Technician, AV Manager, and Events Custodian.
  • Manage inventory of office supplies and equipment.
  • Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and service providers.

Human Resources and Volunteer Coordination:

    • Performs all managerial responsibilities including but not limited to interviewing, hiring, training, performance management, etc.
    • Supervise volunteers.
    • Assist in recruiting, training, and managing volunteers for church events and ministries.
    • Maintain church policies, including safety and emergency procedures.

Communication & Outreach:

    • Partner with communications director church website, social media, and digital communication.
    • Oversee the publicity for church programs, special services, and community outreach.
    • Serve as a liaison between the church and external organizations.

Basic Qualifications:

    • Understanding of Christian principles.
    • Minimal 5 years of experience in office management, administration, or a similar role.
    • Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial software.
    • Technically literate.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
    • Commitment to upholding the values and mission of the church.

Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Church Management, or a related field.
    • Proficiency in church management systems or Customer Relationship Management.
    • Knowledge of church operations and ministry practices.

Characteristics:

    • Works in a collaborative and professional fashion.
    • Ability to talk openly and respectfully about faith issues.
    • Ability to multitask.
    • A positive attitude.

Work Environment:

  • Typically works in an office within the church.
  • May require occasional evening or weekend hours for church events and meetings.

Compensation:

Typical pay range for this role is $60k-$80k based on experience and qualifications.

If interested please contact Andy Fetters andyf@holycrosslutheran.org or 262-251-2740

 

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