Apply Now Report this listing Church Administrator Refuge Christian Fellowship Santa Rosa, CA 95409
Denomination:
Non-Denominational Category:
Church Staff Church Size:
100
Salary:
$30,000
- 40,000 Posted on: August 12, 2026
Time Type:
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Job Description:
Church Administrator Reports to:
Lead Pastor Classification:
Staff Deacon Hours:
Part-time, approximately 24 hours per week
Schedule:
Sunday is a required work day Purpose Refuge Christian Fellowship is seeking a part-time Church Administrator to oversee the administrative and operational needs of the church. This role supports staff, elders, ministry leaders, and volunteers by keeping calendars, facilities, systems, communications, and follow-up organized and running smoothly. This is both an administrative and ministry role. The Church Administrator should serve with humility, sound judgment, initiative, and a desire to support the church and its people well.
Responsibilities:
Sunday Gatherings
- Coordinate administrative and production logistics for Sunday gatherings in partnership with ministry leaders.
- Be on-site Sundays as a point of contact for service teams and troubleshooting.
- Prepare weekly announcements and coordinate guest speakers, special announcements, and other changes to the normal Sunday format. Operations & Facilities
- Serve as the primary contact for facility needs, maintenance, repairs, vendors, and service providers.
- Own and maintain the master church calendar for services, events, room use, and major annual activities.
- Maintain visibility of staff and key volunteer schedules and help identify coverage gaps.
- Coordinate building security, keys, alarm codes, and facility access.
- Manage office supplies and routine vendor relationships. People & Ministry Support
- Enter first-time visitors into Planning Center and coordinate timely follow-up.
- Coordinate baptisms, baby dedications, and other ministry logistics.
- Help connect people with community groups, membership, and serving opportunities and route pastoral care needs to church leadership.
- Manage the church's general inbox and route inquiries and form submissions appropriately.
- Serve as a point of contact for volunteer-led ministries without a staff or elder lead.
- Provide administrative support and basic coaching to ministry leaders and communicate ministry needs and team health to church leadership. Systems & Scheduling
- Administer Planning Center, including accounts, service planning, check-ins, scheduling, and data accuracy.
- Provide oversight of volunteer scheduling across ministries and identify coverage gaps.
- Develop and improve simple administrative systems, workflows, forms, contact lists, sign-ups, and filing processes. Communications & Digital
- Manage church-wide emails, newsletters, announcements, slides, and service materials.
- Maintain a clear process for communication, graphic, and announcement requests from ministry leaders.
- Oversee social media, website content, and podcast publishing. Leadership & Administrative Support
- Coordinate staff, elder, and ministry meetings, including scheduling, agendas, materials, and follow-up notes.
- Attend weekly staff meetings and other leadership meetings as requested.
- Serve as an administrative liaison to the Finance team/bookkeeper by routing invoices, reimbursements, and deposit information.
- Assist with staff and volunteer onboarding, personnel files, and basic HR administration. Qualifications Spiritual Qualifications
- This position serves as a Deacon at Refuge Christian Fellowship and is expected to meet the biblical qualifications for deacons outlined in 1 Timothy 3:8-13 and the expectations established in Refuge's governing documents.
- Demonstrates a mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Affirms Refuge's Statement of Faith, mission, vision, and values.
- Meets and continues to meet the biblical character qualifications of a deacon.
- Is, or is willing to become, an active member of Refuge Christian Fellowship.
- Leads with humility, integrity, wisdom, and a servant's heart. Experience & Skills
- 2-3+ years of experience in administration, office management, operations, or a related role; church or nonprofit experience is a plus.
- Strong organizational, written communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-directed and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities with limited supervision.
- Experience coordinating calendars, schedules, or multiple teams.
- Comfort working with volunteers and ministry leaders across a variety of personalities and roles.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
- Planning Center (or similar church management software) experience strongly preferred.
Position Information:
Job Title:
Church Administrator Time Type:
Part Time Job Category:
Church Staff Salary:
$30,000
Organization Type:
Church Denomination:
Non-Denominational Worship Style:
Blended Church Size:
100
Contact Information:
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Refuge Christian Fellowship Contact Name:
Brent Garrison Address1: 3595 Sonoma Ave Address2:
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CA ZIP Code:
95409
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