Director of Administration

Job Description

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION A role at the heart of a community

The Invitation

This is not just an operations role. It’s a chance to help sustain a community that gathers for meaning, justice, learning, and connection.

We’re looking for someone who finds quiet satisfaction in making things work well—someone who can bring order to complexity, clarity to numbers, and calm to busy systems. The Director of Administration tends to the infrastructure of the church so that ministry, relationships, and creativity can flourish.

If you are someone who enjoys both spreadsheets and people, systems and purpose, details and big-picture thinking, you may find a home here.

What You’ll Be Part Of

You’ll work alongside staff and lay leaders to steward the church’s resources with care and transparency. You’ll be a key partner in shaping how the church uses its time, money, space, and energy.

Your work will touch many parts of church life:

Stewarding Resources

You’ll help guide the financial life of the church—tracking where we are, helping us plan where we’re going, and making sure our practices reflect our values. This includes budgeting, reporting, cash flow, and thoughtful collaboration with the Finance Committee.

Keeping the Financial Story Clear

You’ll ensure that our accounting is accurate, understandable, and useful. Monthly reports, donor statements, and day-to-day financial activity will all flow through your care.

Supporting Good Decisions

You’ll help translate vision into numbers and plans, supporting staff and leaders as they make decisions about priorities and resources.

Caring for Systems (IT and Operations)

You’ll help keep our technology and systems running smoothly—nothing flashy, just reliable and steady so others can do their work without friction.

Supporting Staff and Workplace Culture

You’ll oversee payroll, benefits, and personnel practices with fairness and consistency. Just as importantly, you’ll help nurture a workplace that feels respectful, organized, and humane.

Leading Office and Facilities Teams

You’ll supervise staff who care for the daily life of the church—helping create a culture that is welcoming, responsive, and grounded in service.

Helping People Stay Connected

You’ll oversee the rhythms of communication—bulletins, newsletters, and mailings—so the community knows what’s happening and how to engage.

Supporting the Life of the Congregation

You’ll be a go-to resource for staff, committees, and ministry leaders—helping with logistics, calendars, records, and the many details that make programs and events possible.

Caring for the Building and Grounds

You’ll help steward the physical spaces of the church so they remain safe, functional, and welcoming—places where people feel they belong.

What You Bring

We’re less concerned with a perfect checklist and more interested in how you approach your work. That said, experience in these areas will help you thrive:

• Financial management, accounting, and budgeting
• Organizational leadership and project coordination
• Human resources practices
• Comfort with technology, spreadsheets, and database systems
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities with steadiness and good humor
• Clear, thoughtful communication
• A service-oriented mindset and collaborative spirit
• Care for details without losing sight of the whole

Practical Details

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• Significant management experience; nonprofit experience is helpful
• Ability to handle occasional evening or weekend commitments
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and manage basic physical tasks

A Final Word

You don’t need to be a member of this church or any other church or religious organization to apply. What matters most is your alignment with the spirit of the work: thoughtful stewardship, respect for people, and a desire to support a community doing meaningful things in the world.

If you’re someone who takes pride in making complex organizations run with clarity and grace, we’d love to hear from you.