Job Opening
Parish Administrator
Mid-July 2026 start date
Introduction
Christ Episcopal Church in Riverton, NJ, is dedicated to restoring all people to unity with God and each other in Christ. We pursue this through prayer, worship, service, and the proclamation of the Gospel, all while striving to promote justice, peace, and love in our community and the world. We are seeking a Parish Administrator to join our team in this vital work.
General
- Reports to the Rector
- 16 hours per week, with in-office presence 4-5 days
- Paid leave includes federal holidays, Good Friday, Easter Monday, and two weeks of vacation
- Hourly pay of $22
- Background check and Safe Church training are required
- Ideal start date by mid-July
Responsibilities
The Parish Administrator is a vital part of the ministry team who works closely with the Rector and lay leaders in support of the parish mission. The role provides administrative, communications, and operational support.
- Produces all service leaflets, including Sundays and special liturgies
- Produces weekly eblasts, monthly newsletter, and additional communications as needed
- Supports marketing and communications initiatives and growth activities
- Manages all parish correspondence and reporting
- Maintains database and parish directory
- Maintains giving records and produces regular acknowledgements
- Welcomes and responds to all inquiries in person, via telephone, and email
- Maintains all Church correspondence and records in a filing system accessible to all leaders as needed
- Designs and produces event flyers, brochures, invitations, etc.
- Maintains a list of leadership contacts and appropriately routes questions, inquiries, and billing needs
- Maintains parish calendar
- Provides administrative support to the Rector
- Maintains confidentiality and discretion
- Assists lay leaders as needed
- Orders and maintains office supplies
- Ensures maintenance of office equipment and troubleshoots as necessary
- Liaises with vendors and technicians as necessary
- Coordinates invoice reconciliation and bill payments
- Supports building needs and space use
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of the Episcopal Church and our resources
- Strong English, proofreading, and editing skills
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Church Windows or similar database experience
- Organizational and communications skills
- A collaborative spirit and a people person
To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to christriverton@juno.com.
