Self-motivated? Enjoy working independently while contributing to a team effort? Thrive on being responsible and look for how you can help? Flexible and adaptable to changes in your daily routine?
Does this describe you? Keep reading. We have a position for you!
Position Status
- 12-month, part-time position (28 hrs/week) at $22.00/hr. Monday – Thursday schedule. Daily schedule to be determined with Lead Pastor. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.
- Eligible for paid vacation and sick time. No health insurance is available.
- Meet the requirements for, and be Safe Sanctuary trained and pass a background check
- Direct Supervisor: Lead Pastor
Office [20% of time]
- Updates content and pictures for the website and social media sites.
- Prepares and sends mailings and emails to the congregation.
- Provides financial stewardship of the Office budget.
- Orders supplies for the Church.
- Maintains Church records and prepares the annual Iowa Conference reports.·
Worship [15% of time]
- Prepares Sunday worship bulletin and weekly newsletter (hard copy and digital).
- Schedules sound booth volunteers for special events (e.g. weddings, funerals).
- Creates presentation slides for the Sunday worship service and church announcements using ProPresenter.
- Maintains the Church membership and visitor database and records weekly attendance.
Building [40% of time]
- Collaborates with Building and Grounds Team in providing oversight of facility rental contracts.
- Reviews terms, rental rates and responsibilities of contracts with renters. Gets contracts signed.
- Acts as liaison to Cleaning Service regarding services and complaints.
- Researches and prepares summary of quotes for building services as requested by Building and Grounds Team.
- Schedules and coordinates with Building and Grounds Team for third-party maintenance services and inspections.
- Serves as contact for the HVAC company, fire alarm company, fire and police departments.
- Serves as contact for access to building during locked hours, including issues with entry code, key not working, etc.
Bookkeeping [25% of time]
- Processes Accounts Payables utilizing Church Windows. Prepares and prints checks for authorized signature.
- Bills for rental services, tracks rent receipts and follows up on past due payments.
- Makes journal entries for payroll as provided by third party payroll provider and pays quarterly payroll taxes.
- Processes monthly journal entries for credit card charges and other auto-paid and EFT expenses through our bank account.
- Balances the Church’s monthly checking account and prepares monthly Treasurer’s Report for review by our Finance Team.
Ideal Qualifications
- Accounting coursework and multiple years of office experience with an Associates degree or high school diploma.
- Strong interpersonal skills, relates to people in a compassionate, professional manner.
- Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of ProPresenter Worship and Church Windows accounting software a plus.
- Familiarity with office equipment (copiers, printers, paper folders).
- Ability to learn new software programs.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and complete tasks on time.
- Able to multi-task and maintain confidentiality.
- Able to coordinate all communications with staff and congregation via multiple media sources
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 28 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
- Bookkeeping/Accounting: 2 years (Required)
- Office experience: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Urbandale, IA 50322: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person