Laity Positions

PT Music Director - Lucia Fest, Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’)

Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’)

Part Time

Interested Candidates should contact Rev. Chris Micklewright at rector@old-swedes.org or 440-865-1490

Description

Job Description: Lucia Fest Musical Director
February 2024

Position Summary
Held every December, the Lucia Fest is an annual festival of light which celebrates Gloria Dei’ Swedish heritage.
2024 will be the 87th year of the festival, which features dozens of children – from preschool through high
school – and is attended by hundreds of people every year. Working in collaboration with the Rector of Gloria
Dei and the Lucia Fest Director, the Musical Director will oversee and support all aspects of the musical
performances that are the heart of the festival. It is essential that the Musical Director is comfortable working
with children (and a few adults) of all ability levels; our highest priority moving forward is to ensure that
participating in the festival is a joyful experience for everyone involved.

Scope of Responsibilities

The Musical Director will:
1. In conversation with the Rector and Lucia Fest Director, plan a series of rehearsals to prepare all
performers – especially the children – to sing and perform in the festival.
2. Oversee all musical and performance aspects of the rehearsals, to include coaching groups of children
in singing traditional Swedish music.
3. Play the organ at Gloria Dei during each of the 6 performances that make up the festival.
4. Foster a safe, supportive, and joyful environment for everyone involved in the festival.

Qualifications

The Musical Director:
1. Must have experience of teaching / coaching children for musical performances.
2. Must be able to play Gloria Dei’s 1903 Hook and Hastings organ.
3. Must understand and be supportive of the open, welcoming, and joyful environment that Gloria Dei is
seeking to establish.
4. Must be a team player, able to collaborate with a wide array of volunteers, many of whom have been
involved in the festival for decades and love it dearly.

Supervision, Hours, and Compensation
The Musical Director will report to the Rector of Gloria Dei and will work closely with the Lucia Fest Director.
Typically, rehearsals have been held for 2-3 hours on 4-5 Sundays from late October through early December
(though this is open to adjustment). The 6 performances, each approximately one hour, are held on the
Saturday and Sunday preceding (and potentially including) December 13.

Compensation for involvement in all rehearsals and performances ranges from $1500-$2200, depending on
the qualifications of the director and the number of rehearsals & performances scheduled.

PT Music Director - IHS, Drexel Hill

Incarnation Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church, Drexel Hill

Part Time

Contact Father Benjamin Gildas, fatherbenjamingildas@gmail.com

Description

Purpose:

To develop and lead the worship music ministry of Incarnation Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church in Drexel Hill, in consultation with the Rector, in a way that is consistent with our mission, values, and our IHS mission statement: IHS is a welcoming and inclusive family of faith. We worship, celebrate, and serve to strengthen and restore all people in unity with God and each other in Christ.

In the words of the Book of Common Prayer, the Director of Music’s ministry is to “perfect the praises offered by [God’s] people on earth.”

Responsibilities:

● Lead and direct the choir as well as accompany church music as appropriate on the piano and/or organ
● Rehearse with the choir on one weeknight, to be determined
● Lead the growth of the IHS choir including motivating congregants to join, and creating new rehearsal schedules and traditions
● In conjunction with the Rector and other music leaders, select and plan music for one Sunday service, as well as midweek and special services as applicable throughout the year
● Lead the vision for music ministry at IHS
● Direct hiring of other musicians for special occasions in the church, when agreed upon by liturgical leadership.
● Apply hymnody in new and creative ways including contemporary styles of music and instruments, as well as introduce new music and musical ideas to our worship
● Cultivate passion for music in the IHS congregation by selecting and teaching new service music and hymnody that reflects our mission to be a “welcoming and inclusive family of faith.”
● Promote the spiritual life of the congregation through music





Qualifications:
● Possess leadership skills and self motivation
● Competent with church music accompaniment on the organ and piano and directing a choir
● Willingness to receive and process feedback not only from rector and leadership but members of the congregation and music ministry
● Familiarity with Hymnody of the Episcopal Church including the 1982 Hymnal, Wonder Love and Praise, and Lift Every Voice and Sing OR the willingness to learn
● Apply hymnody in new and creative ways including contemporary styles of music and instruments
● Ability to integrate music into the seasonal worship of the church and select theologically and liturgically appropriate service music, hymnody, anthems, and instrumental music with the support of the rector
● Ability to organize, coordinate, and motivate musicians
● Strong team player who possesses a willingness to work with the rest of the IHS staff
● Dependable, responsible, and creative
● Ability to listen to and communicate with people of all ages and musical backgrounds
● Interest in a wide range of musical experiences
● Understanding and experience of the flow, style, and substance of Episcopal worship especially though Rite II of the Book of Common Prayer OR a strong willingness to learn

PT Assistant Rector or Director of Christian Formation - St. Peter's in the Great Valley

St. Peter's in the Great Valley

Part Time

If you are interested, please send a cover letter and resume to the Reverend Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt at abigail@stpetersgv.org. 

Description

Part Time Assistant Rector or Director of Christian Formation

St. Peter’s Church in the Great Valley is currently seeking a new ministry partner. The right person for this position may be ordained or lay. The role we wish to fill is centered on Christian formation for children, youth and families and includes oversight of the communications of the parish in coordination with the communications commission.

This position is a great opportunity to be a leader in a dynamic faith community, positively impact people’s lives, and serve with enthusiastic and experienced ministry partners. The assistant/director will oversee ministry related to children, youth, and families. This position will involve care of families, recruiting and training leaders for existing programs, developing new programs, and organizing Christian Formation in general, including communicating to the parish and community. Additionally, the assistant/director will be a member of the program staff team and share in ministry as agreed upon with the rector.

Located in Chester County, Pennsylvania on a beautiful 16 acre campus, for most of our history we were a rural church on a hill. Now we are a neighborhood church with a large housing development on one side and a retirement community on the other. Some parishioners walk to church, most arrive by car from around the county. St. Peter’s is known for its strong music program and for being faithfully welcoming. Also, we are in the process of expanding our food ministry and connections with the community.

Candidates should have relevant training and experience in Christian formation, familiarity with Episcopal tradition, and an interest in setting vision and raising up leadership. Excellent communication and organization skills are required. Strong candidates will be self-motivated, and also eager to collaborate. If you are interested, please send a cover letter and resume to the Reverend Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt at abigail@stpetersgv.org.

PT Parish Administrator - Church of the Good Shepherd, Rosemont

Church of the Good Shepherd, Rosemont

Part Time

To Apply

Please send the following to Father Kyle Babin (kbabin@goodshepherdrosemont.com), Rector, by February 15, 2024.

  • A cover letter stating your interest in the position and how your own particular gifts are well suited to the Parish Administrator position.
  • A resume, including references of three persons whom we may contact and who can attest to your gifts, experience, and personal characteristics
  • To learn more about Good Shepherd, Rosemont, please visit our website at www.goodshepherdrosemont.com.

 

Description

Parish Administrator Position (part-time) - Church of the Good Shepherd, Rosemont

The Church of the Good Shepherd, Rosemont, seeks a part-time (28 hours a week) Parish Administrator. Good Shepherd, Rosemont, is a small but growing Episcopal parish in the progressive Anglo-Catholic tradition in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, on the Main Line just outside of Philadelphia. Easily accessible to Center City Philadelphia by train, the Church of the Good Shepherd is well poised for continued growth for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Good Shepherd, Rosemont, opened a new retreat house (The Rosemont Community Retreat House) in September of 2022, which is an important outreach ministry that is integrally connected with the parish administrator position.

Qualities Desired in a New Parish Administrator
We are looking for someone skilled in administration, preferably with experience working in churches and in ministry. We hope to hire someone who enjoys working with others and is attracted to the varied nature of a position that includes everything from property management to hospitality for our budding retreat house ministry. The ideal candidate would be someone who views church administration as a vital aspect of supporting the spread of the Gospel in this particular parish. While onsite presence is important during the week, we are also more than willing to offer some flexibility with remote work, as well as with work hours.

Position Responsibilities

General Administration (35% of time)
● Managing and organizing parish records
● Overseeing IT systems
● Keeping the parish database (Realm) up-to-date and organized
● Reviewing and printing weekly service leaflets (which are produced by the rector)
● Updating parish prayer lists and printed materials for display in the church
● Handling and organizing contract and agreements with renters and outside parties
● Assisting in gathering relevant information for the preparation of the annual budget
● Ordering supplies for onsite printer and ensuring that it is maintained
● Processing bills and correspondence and providing necessary information to the Financial Administrator
● Organizing and updating the shared Google Drive
● Scheduling liturgical rotas in Realm (church database)
● Coordinating Safe Church training using Verified First (through Realm)

Property Management (35% of time)
● Preparing agendas for and participating in monthly meetings of the Buildings and Grounds Committee
● Serving as a liaison between the parish and outside vendors
● Ensuring that certifications, licenses, and permits are up-to-date
● Facilitating inspections of the property
● Engaging our usual contractor to address minor building repairs
● Assisting in securing utility rates as needed
● Scheduling and overseeing cleaners for Parish House, Church, and Retreat House
● Ensuring that church supplies are ordered on a timely basis
● Maintaining all facility keys in an organized fashion

Retreat House Hospitality (15% of time)
● Managing the online ThinkReservations booking system
● Scheduling linen pickup by church volunteers after retreats
● Organizing volunteers for food and hospitality needs
● Ensuring that rooms are stocked with clean linens and that bed sheets are changed

Communications (15% of time)
● Preparing and sending weekly parish email on Fridays
● Updating parish website in conjunction with other staff
● Making regular Facebook posts according to devised communications plan
● Advertising parish events with the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, The Patch, and on Eventbrite
● Producing the annual parish report, with the assistance of staff and volunteers

Salary and Benefits
$34,000 per year, plus pension
Three weeks paid vacation

PT Parish Administrator - St. Dunstan's, Blue Bell

St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, Blue Bell

Part Time

Ursula Schaufler at 215-643-0522 or stdunstanspa@verizon.net

Description

We are looking for a part-time Parish Administrator - someone who can create our Sunday Worship leaflet, keep up with church e-mails and phone messages, etc., for about eight hours a week. Pay for the position is $15 per hour.

The Administrator keeps track of church business, opens mail, directs bills to our financial warden, does filing, etc. We will show you how to update our website and our Facebook page. It would be great if this person could maintain regular office hours two or three days a week, but if this part-time work would best be done in an evening or two a week, we are able to be flexible. Some of this work can be done remotely.

If you are interested in this position, or have questions to ask, please leave a message for our Financial Warden Ursula Schaufler at 215-643-0522 or stdunstanspa@verizon.net

PT Director of Children’s Ministries - Church of the Redeemer, Bryn Mawr

Church of the Redeemer, Bryn Mawr

Part Time

The Rev. Peter Vanderveen, 230 Pennswood Rd, Bryn Mawr, 19010 or forwarded to pvanderveen@theredeemer.org.

Description

The Church of the Redeemer, Bryn Mawr, is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Director of Children’s Ministries, who will be responsible for planning and overseeing the formation programs for children (infants through fifth grade), in collaboration with the staff clergy and musicians. The church school program is primarily based on the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd curriculum. Principal duties are the scheduling and coordination of programs, recruitment and training of teachers, communications with families, and the development of special liturgies. Certification as a catechist or basic knowledge of the Catechesis program will be helpful but is not necessary. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Information about The Redeemer can be found online at www.theredeemer.org . Inquiries or resumes may be sent to The Rev. Peter Vanderveen, 230 Pennswood Rd, Bryn Mawr, 19010 or forwarded to pvanderveen@theredeemer.org.

PT Organist/Choirmaster - St. Paul's, Exton

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1105 E. Lincoln Highway Exton, PA 19341

Part Time

stpaulsexton@gmail.com or maxinedornemann@gmail.com

Description

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
1105 E. Lincoln Highway
Exton, PA 19341
Email: stpaulsexton@gmail.com or maxinedornemann@gmail.com
Please apply by letter or email to the addresses above. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two professional references.
About St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Exton, also known as St. Paul's Church, is a historic church at 1105 E. Lincoln Highway in Exton, Pennsylvania in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in the area known as the Great Valley. It was built in 1828 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 as St. Paul's Church.

Part time Organist/Choir Master Position Description
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Exton, PA is seeking a Part time Organist/Choir Master. The position is compensated following the guidelines of the American Guild of Organists.
- To play the musical selections during the services which are 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM on Sundays from after Labor Day to mid-June; and 9:00 AM during the summer months.
- Selecting music appropriate for the liturgical season and being prepared to lead the choir in performing the music.
- Maintaining the music library.
- Supervising the maintenance of the organ and pianos.
- Arranging for substitutes during times of absence.
- Leading weekly choir rehearsals rehearsing with soloists and smaller groups.
- Having first refusal for weddings and burial services and helping to secure a substitute if needed.
- Recruiting, training, and directing the choir for regular and special services.
- Rehearsing choirs before each service.
- Auditioning and engaging soloists and instrumentalists for special occasions.
- Maintaining manual and pedal dexterity by regular practice.
- Bell Choir
- Youth Choir

FT Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries - St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Phila.

Church of Saint Martin-in-the-Fields, 8000 St. Martin's Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19118.

Full Time

To apply, please email Lorie Hershey, St. Martin’s Parish Administrator, at lhershey@stmartinec.org with your resume and a letter of application in which you briefly answer the following questions (see job description)

Description

Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries (Full-time, Exempt)
Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
Philadelphia, PA
www.stmartinec.org

About St. Martin’s
The Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields is a large parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. Founded in 1889 in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, the parish is a vibrant, growing, and increasingly diverse congregation drawn not just from the immediate vicinity but also from many parts of the city, region and from all walks of life. St. Martin’s mission is to welcome all seekers; to worship God in liturgy, music, and prayer; to equip all baptized persons for ministry; and to engage as agents of Christ’s love in the world.

The Holy Eucharist is the heart of the parish. From that heart in the life of Jesus emerge dozens of evolving opportunities for ministry through worship, pastoral care, music, the arts, education, and faith formation for both parishioners and the wider community and city. The parish’s aspirational values are: to be a congregation actively involved in community engagement and work for social justice; to be a place of unconditional welcome and inclusion; to call forth the gifts of its entire people; and to become a racism-free and diverse community that reflects the city in which we exist.

Since last May 2022, the parish has been involved in a period of transition following the departures of its former Rector, Associate Rector, and most recently its Minister to Children, Youth, and Families, who departed in mid-July to enter seminary as a Postulant for Holy Orders.

During the transition, with the experienced leadership of our Interim Rector and the active engagement of our Wardens and Vestry, we continue to experience a call to grow in our capacity for ministry. We are looking for a full-time Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries who will work collaboratively with the Interim Rector, staff, a newly-formed and very active Parents’ Advisory Council, and with the wide support of lay leaders and members across the entire community. The Director will support, and in some cases, reimagine and re-establish a range of sustainable ministries and programs for children and youth of all ages. The Director will guide this process of creative growth.

About the Opportunity
The Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries is an essential role at St. Martin’s, actively involved with clergy, families, parishioners, visitors, and church staff in building a shared vision and implementing a range of faith formation programs that is hopeful, engaging, inclusive and expansive, reflecting and living out the parish’s values. The main responsibilities include helping create, with the clergy and Parents’ Council, a missional vision; building and sustaining relationships with children, youth, parents, volunteers, and church staff; and developing and delivering age-appropriate, and engaging worship and program opportunities.

This is a full-time position open to a baptized and confirmed layperson in the Episcopal Church. The Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries will report to the Interim Rector. Please note that members and immediate family of members of St. Martin’s cannot be employees of the parish.




Core Responsibilities will Include:

Sunday commitments
● With the advice of the Parents’ Council, organize all aspects of Sunday morning children and youth worship and formation, aiming to establish and grow a faith community of and for children and their caregivers, teenagers, and young adults.
● Participate in or attend weekly Eucharists services at 8:00, 9:00, and 10:30 a.m. Currently, the 9:00 a.m. service is geared toward ages 2-8 years old, and we would like to integrate programming and participation into the 10:30 a.m. service for youth ages 8-12, teenagers, and young adults. The Director will be responsible, as well, for livestreaming these services, and so must have the technical skills to manage that work.
● Prepare (and guide other lay or ordained persons in providing) worship and formation activities geared toward young children through storytelling, crafts and other techniques, engaging children and youth in developmentally appropriate ways to meet them where they are and to guide them into fuller understanding of and participation in the body of Christ at St. Martin’s. This includes but is not limited to providing programming that meets the needs of racially, culturally, gender, and/or neurologically diverse children, as well as those with physical, intellectual or emotional challenges.
● Be available and responsible for additional programs and services as needed.

Liturgical ministry
● Recruit children and youth for liturgical ministry (i.e., recruit, train, and supervise young acolytes, crucifers, and lectors).
● Actively coordinate with the Director of Music to integrate age-sensitive musical programming, in particular, Choristers, into liturgical life at St. Martin’s.
● Plan and lead weekly faith formation for all youth, creating curricula to support a variety of cognitive abilities across all ages.
● Participate in annual liturgical planning to incorporate children, youth, and families.
● Organize and lead children and family-centric events (such as Advent Pageant, Vacation Bible School, etc.).
● Prepare candidates and their families for the sacrament of Baptism, and for Confirmation, working with clergy as appropriate.

Administrative
● Be an active team player with other Church staff and ministry leaders to look for opportunities to integrate Children’s and Family Ministry with the broader Church initiatives.
● Gather, grow, and lead a team of dedicated parent volunteers to assist in facilitating children’s and family programming (i.e. caregiver formation).
● Regularly communicate with the community (parents/guardians) via consistently scheduled emails, newsletters, social media posts, etc. about current happenings, volunteer opportunities, events, and market opportunities to increase engagement.
● Oversee the Soft Space in the church enabling children the freedom to move around and also to see the action that is occurring.
● Manage ministry area budgets.
● Familiarity and competence with computers and the software platforms used by the church, including social media platforms used by children and youth.The Director will provide technical support for livestreaming of the Sunday and other services of St. Martin’s and must have the technical ability to move creatively and nimbly in the parish’s tech arena.

ABOUT OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

You have a well-grounded Christian faith, and deep familiarity with the Episcopal Church, and a regular spiritual practice that can be shared and explored with young people.

You’re a gifted teacher/mentor of children and youth who respects young people, encourages questions and thoughtful discussions, fosters strong relationships, promotes inclusion, and builds community.

You’re an approachable, active listener who inspires trust and confidence from others.

You've done the work to get to know yourself, and it shows in the quality of your relationships. You value authenticity, joy, kindness, gratitude, and intellectual humility, and you have a good sense of humor.

You’re a convener. You can bring together broad and diverse groups (i.e., parents/caregivers, church leadership, other parishioners, community members, etc.) and facilitate conversations to identify the best/most creative ways to support the Children’s and Family Ministry.

You’re a humble teammate. Nothing is beneath or above you. You are quick to always lend a hand or two!

You can manage a diverse set of needs and aren't afraid to step outside your job description or comfort zone to help the Church community reach its goals. You're comfortable with shifting schedules and don't expect every day to go "as planned."

You are meticulous about the quality of everything you put into the world. Even on the 37th slide, you ensure the font size and background color are on point. You’re a strong project manager, capable of driving multiple programs simultaneously and juggling changing priorities.

You have excellent communication and organization skills. You bring a desire for innovation, as well as respect for tradition; are self-motivated, and eager to work as part of a team.

What you’ll need
● 4-6 years of overall professional experience (We are background agnostic and excited by candidates with unique work histories).
● Experience with the dynamics unique to ministry work and church communities, especially within the Episcopal Church
● Experience teaching or leading religious education and faith formation
● Experience in teaching, lesson planning, and/or creating children’s programs.
● A commitment to diversity and inclusion. You're always asking: "whose voice is not at the table?" You have experience working with diverse groups and successfully navigating cross-generational communication, and you deeply value creating a community that is supportive of difference.
● Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations.
● Ability to work independently and with minimal direction, showing initiative, creativity, self-discipline, and effective time and project management skills.
● Highly developed interpersonal skills, including excellent oral, written and listening communication.
● Ability to create, monitor, and adhere to a fiscally responsible budget.

Compensation and Location

The Church of Saint Martin-in-the-fields is located at 8000 St. Martin's Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19118. This is an on-site full-time position.

The salary range for this position is $40,000-42,000.

St. Martin’s and the Episcopal Church offer an attractive benefits package, including fully-paid health insurance for the employee. Our team is happy to discuss benefits in more detail during the interview process.


The Application Process
To apply, please email Lorie Hershey, St. Martin’s Parish Administrator, at lhershey@stmartinec.org with your resume and a letter of application in which you briefly answer the following questions:
● What is it about the Children and Family Minister role that made you want to apply? How does this opportunity fit into your career trajectory?
● What elements of Children’s and Family ministry excite you most? What elements do you enjoy?
● We are excited to learn about the diverse backgrounds and experiences candidates bring. Help us to understand the contribution your personal background would make to our team and the St. Martin’s community.
Individuals who apply by Friday, August 18th will be given priority; therefore, we encourage you to submit yours soon!

The overall evaluation process will look to follow this anticipated timeline:
● Early September: Multi-team member panel interview with volunteers and church staff.
● Interview with Interim Rector and Rector’s Warden before offer is made.
o Candidate references and a background check will be completed at this step.
● Mid-Late September: Offer extended.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please feel free to email Lorie Hershey at the email address above.

PT Communications Coordinator Christ Church, Pottstown

Christ Church, Pottstown

Part Time

The Rev. Joshua Caler <jmcaler@christpottstown.org>

Description

Position overview:
The Communications Coordinator will work closely with the Rector and lay leadership to plan, design, manage, and implement parish communications, both internally with existing membership and externally with the wider community and prospective members. 80% of weekly hours will be dedicated to developing, maintaining, and orchestrating a comprehensive, integrated communications strategy for Christ Church; managing social media accounts and strategy; ensuring the parish website is kept up to date; planning, editing, and producing a monthly electronic newsletter and regular parish-wide e-mails; assembling print media, including weekly worship bulletins and quarterly mailings; planning and executing advertising efforts for parish events; and serving as the hub for all parochial communication efforts. 20% will be spent on additional, supporting administrative tasks including database and records management, calendar maintenance, and purchasing for the office staff.

The Communications Coordinator will be supervised directly by the Rector.

Communication duties (80% of weekly hours).
• Develop, maintain, and enact a comprehensive, integrated communications strategy for Christ Church.
• Manage social media accounts and the parish’s online branding.
• Maintain the content of the parish website (currently under redevelopment).
• Monthly newsletter, distributed via Constant Contact.
• Occasional parish-wide e-mails and announcements, distributed via Constant Contact.
• Produce weekly worship bulletins in collaboration with Rector, Organist, and lay leaders.
• Design, print, and send quarterly parish-wide mailings.
• Plan and execute advertising efforts for parish events.

Administrative duties (20% of weekly hours).
• Manage parish records.
• Maintain parish database in Realm.
• Maintain parish calendar in Google.
• Purchase on behalf of office staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and requirements.
• A love of the Lord and a commitment to the ministry of Christ Episcopal Church.
• The ability to work quickly and independently, to be dependable and keep confidences strictly, and to plan and implement strategies across time.
• A strong attention to detail.
• Creativity, a concern for beauty, curiosity, and the desire to learn.
• A knowledge of and/or a willingness to learn the liturgical, musical, theological, and ecclesial “terms of art” associated with The Episcopal Church.
• An excellent, clear, compelling writer and competent editor.
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft office, Google products, Dropbox, Constant Contact, etc.
• An interest in design, basic design skills, and familiarity with design tools.
• Fluency with social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram).
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Compensation.
• $22-25/hour, Commensurate with experience and skill set.
• 18 hours/week.
• Weekly schedule negotiable.
• Strong preference for on-site work, but WFH arrangements may be considered.

FT Administrator - Church of the Redeemer, Bryn Mawr

Church of the Redeemer, Bryn Mawr

Full Time

Inquiries, nominations, and applications (current resumes and cover letters) should be directed electronically to: rquinn@divsearch.com

Description

ADMINISTRATOR
CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER
BRYN MAWR, PA
REPORTS TO: THE RECTOR

The CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER in Bryn Mawr, PA is in search for a new Administrator due to the retirement of the incumbent.

Since 1889, The Church of the Redeemer, set on fourteen acres in the center of Bryn Mawr, has been an anchoring institution of the surrounding neighborhood and continues to be a dynamic center for worship, education, performance, community action, and fellowship. Due to the retirement of the incumbent, the Parish is seeking an Administrator to join their collaborative team in maintaining active engagement with parishioners and their families, and act as the principal contact with the parish’s financial institutions, vendor community and regulatory bodies.

The various areas for which she or he will be responsible for on a daily basis require managerial, financial, human resources and plant and facilities experience and expertise. As the senior non-clergy role of a not-for-profit institution, the Administrator is a multi-hat wearer: equally adept at communicating with church custodial staff and parish families as demonstrating financial expertise in Vestry meetings; and equally comfortable working hands-on with the parish Sexton as analyzing monthly budget reports.

A continuing sense of the church as both a structure, as well as a place of being and belonging to hundreds of families is critical. In many ways, the role is a ministerial one, helping in all respects to foster an atmosphere of transparency, communication, mutual respect, and servant leadership that is values-driven, authentic, and of the highest integrity. Ultimately, the Administrator allows The Redeemer to play an integral role in the lives of those it serves; and continue its vision of serving God by welcoming and affirming all who walk through its doors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Finance
Broadly defined, the Administrator is operationally responsible for all finance, facilities and grounds, program support and Parish administration. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be experienced in financial management, including budgetary management, capital expenditure and related planning; and relationship management, including banking, asset management, and audit providers, and comfort with an approximate $2 million budget and a $12 million endowment.

Buildings and Grounds
The Redeemer campus is defined by three major buildings – the church, parish house, and rectory -- and an expansive church yard and cemetery. The church, designed by Frank Burns, was built in 1889 and has undergone several major renovations. The last major renovation was completed in 2010. The administrative offices, meeting spaces, classrooms, and a commercial kitchen are located in the 22,000 square foot parish house, which benefits from a $12.5 million renovation completed in 2021 The rectory serves as a home for the Rector. Additionally, the church owns four residential lots across from the campus on Pennswood Road, for all of which oversight is the Administrator’s responsibility.

Program Support
The church maintains a large number of programs for worship and engagement, including multiple choirs, education opportunities for all ages, community service activities, and fellowship events, and as host for a number of private organizations community services occasions. The related calendars, custodial care, planning and third party contracting for such activities all fall under the Administrator’s purview.

Parish Administration
The Administrator will participate in all staff, Vestry, and Finance committee meetings, will oversee all Safe Church compliance with staff and employees, and be responsible for all other required background checks in accord with local, state, and federal regulation. She or he will also maintain employee files, personnel and staff records, and periodic update of the employee handbook; and such other administrative duties as requested by the Rector.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Professional
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in finance, management, or a related field. Minimum 5-10 years managerial experience, preferably with non-profit institutions.

Personal
Excellent, demonstrable personable communication skills, together with characteristics that exhibit honesty, transparency, forthcoming sensitivities, and a concern for every stakeholder.

A quick grasp of position essentials, and the ability to analyze and articulate necessary plant maintenance and upkeep strategies.

Additional attributes include a cheerful, collaborative personality and the ability to respond promptly and graciously to sudden, unforeseeable administrative or building emergencies that may arise across a wide variety of constituents.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary with superb benefits including a very generous 403 (b program, fully paid health insurance, and four weeks of vacation.
Inquiries, nominations, and applications (current resumes and cover letters) should be directed electronically to: rquinn@divsearch.com