Position Summary Grace United Methodist Church is an open and inclusive Olathe congregation with more than 160 years of history and a busy campus that hosts four Sunday worship settings, a preschool, youth and adult ministries, and partner organizations. Our mission extends into the community through Center of Grace, our affiliated nonprofit offering meals, a clothing closet, and educational programs. We're looking for a part-time Church Office and Facilities Coordinator (20-24 hours per week) to help Grace United Methodist Church operate smoothly, safely, and hospitably throughout the week. As the welcoming face of our church office, you'll provide regular office coverage and congregational hospitality, handle day-to-day administration, and support worship, funerals, and special events. You'll also provide basic facilities coordination, including keeping our building stocked and monitoring building access and safety systems, in partnership with our staff and Trustees. Work Schedule Regular hours for this position are Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m
- 4:30 p.m. Additional Friday hours may be scheduled as needed, up to approximately 24 hours per week. Occasional schedule adjustments may be required for special events, inspections, funerals, or other church needs. Essential Responsibilities
- Provide regular office coverage and a welcoming presence for visitors, congregants, volunteers, and staff.
- Manage routine phone, email, mail, calendar, database, records, website updates, and other administrative needs with appropriate confidentiality.
- Support staff, volunteers, worship, funerals, and special events with routine administrative and logistical needs.
- Maintain office, worship, custodial, and facility supplies, and coordinate routine ordering as needed.
- Monitor building access, door-control, and safety systems.
- Coordinate routine inspections, testing, vendor access, and service appointments, and communicate facility or maintenance needs to the appropriate staff or Trustees. Qualifications and Strengths
- Organized, dependable, welcoming, and attentive to detail.
- Able to communicate clearly and professionally and to manage multiple routine responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Comfortable learning and using common office technology and church management systems.
- Able to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and work cooperatively with staff, volunteers, congregation members, and service providers.
- Supportive of the mission, values, and ministry of Grace United Methodist Church.
Prior office or administrative experience is preferred. Employment may be contingent upon completion of applicable background screening and Safe Gatherings requirements. Working Relationships The Church Office and Facilities Coordinator reports to the Director of Connections and works closely with the Senior Pastor, church staff, Trustees, volunteers, congregation members, and service providers. Routine office and facility matters are handled within established procedures. Pastoral care matters, personnel issues, financial decisions, major facility concerns, emergencies, or questions outside the normal scope of the position should be referred to the appropriate staff member or supervisor. Measures of Effectiveness
- The church office is welcoming, organized, and functioning smoothly.
- Communication, records, supplies, and routine administrative needs are handled accurately and promptly.
- Building access, safety, and routine facility concerns are monitored and communicated effectively.
- Staff, volunteers, visitors, and congregation members experience dependable support and follow-through.
Job Type:
Part-time Expected hours: 20.0
0 per week
Work Location:
In person