Position Overview
A church administrator’s work is not much different from that of one working in a business office.
The difference is that he or she works in a church environment, and might be required to do this work in accordance with church directives.
Education and Experience
Even though there aren’t many prerequisites to working as a church administrator, it is best if one holds a degree.
Prior experience in an administrative capacity will go a long way in making you an excellent person to hire. Also, your knowledge of administrative work as it relates to churches is important.
Skills and Abilities
To work as a church administrator, you must possess the ability to handle more than one task at a time. This means that your multitasking skills must be excellent.
And you must be a great communicator because you will need to keep in touch with members, and church staff as well.
The work of a church administrator is pretty straightforward. But before you venture to write your resume and Church Administrator cover letter, take a look at the following list of duties:
Church Administrator Job Description and Duties
• Work with pastors in order to determine the church’s goals and objectives
• Create and maintain church records and personnel files
• Ensure the integrity and confidentiality of church information
• Train office assistants and volunteers to work in a proper manner
• Create and distribute church bulletins and newsletters
• Update volunteer and employee handbooks
• Coordinate employee and volunteer work schedules
• Work closely with treasurers and bookkeepers in order to ensure proper use of funds
• Ensure that payrolls and employee benefits records are properly managed
• Prepare and implement church budgets in accordance with set procedures
• Deposit funds into church bank accounts
• Track and record church income from donations and sales
• Pay bills and maintain sufficient funds and cash flow for the church
• Manage church facilities by overseeing maintenance and security operations
• Maintain communications with parishioners and local community members
• Organize events such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms
• Track church attendance and maintain files
• Maintain pastors’ appointment calendars and provide follow-up
• Ensure the security and maintenance of church buildings and grounds
• Respond to questions asked by members in accordance with set protocols
• Implement administrative procedures and ensure volunteers and staff members abide by them
• Maintain and distribute schedules for fellowship snacks, bread runs, and ushers
• Maintain worship attendance records and prepare membership reports
• Purchase books and office supplies required to run church services