Connexion is a reimagined United Methodist faith community in East Somerville. We are an active urban storefront church rooted in the neighborhood — welcoming congregation members, community partners, and neighbors with a wide range of needs through our doors every week. Our building hosts community meals, partner organizations, space rentals, and drop-in visitors alongside our own programming. We are a small, scrappy, and deeply committed community in a fast-moving environment. We are seeking a part-time Church Administrator to serve as the operational backbone of Connexion. This person will be a key point of contact for building users, visitors, and community partners, and will take primary ownership of day-to-day building management, scheduling, and communications. The Administrator works closely with the pastor and lay leadership and helps our small team stay organized and responsive.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Building & Operations Connexion's building is a genuine community hub — one of East Somerville's most active shared spaces, hosting congregation worship, partner organization programming, community meals, and space rentals throughout the week. Managing this building well is one of the most important things Connexion does, and this role is at the center of that work. ? Serve as primary point of contact for building users, space rental inquiries, walk in traffic, and day-to-day facilities questions.? Maintain and manage the building calendar; coordinate scheduling for space rentals,community partners, and congregation events ? Open and/or close the building as scheduled; coordinate with Sexton to ensure the building is cleaned, organized, and ready for use ? Coordinate with volunteers and lay leaders on building coverage; help develop and maintain a volunteer door-coverage schedule ? Liaise with vendors and contractors on routine maintenance and facilities needs ? Liaise with the Trustees to coordinate overall building usage Visitor and Community Welcome Connexion's front door is open to everyone — and "everyone" includes neighbors experiencing homelessness, recent immigrants, families connected to our community programs, and people who simply need a safe place to land. The Administrator is often the first and most consistent human presence people encounter, and that matters enormously. ? Greet and direct phone and walk-in traffic; handle frequent visitors with diverse and sometimes urgent needs ? Maintain a calm, welcoming, and consistent presence; use discretion and good judgment in responding to complex situations Communications and Administration Connexion is a small team doing big work, which means internal communication and organizational follow-through are what hold everything together. The Administrator keeps information moving — between the pastor, lay leaders, building users, and the broader community. ? Manage Connexion's communications calendar and regular outreach (email newsletters, social media, and community announcements) ? Maintain and update scheduling and room-booking systems ? Communicate regularly with pastor and church committees; support the work of lay leadership ? Assist with volunteer coordination in partnership with volunteer leaders ? Handle other administrative tasks as needed Hours and Schedule 15 hours per week, performed on-site. We are open to scheduling across 3-5 days depending on the candidate's availability. Core hours will include coverage during peak building-use times (mornings and early afternoons on weekdays). Some flexibility exists around start/end times. Hours are meant to complement the lead pastor's and other staff.
Qualifications:
? Ability to work in a fast-moving, community-facing environment with constituents from diverse backgrounds ? Demonstrated discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to respond calmly and compassionately to a wide range of situations ? Comfort and experience working alongside people experiencing homelessness ? Commitment to immigrant justice and experience working in multilingual, multicultural communities; Spanish or Portuguese language ability strongly preferred, or demonstrated ability to use technology to communicate across language barriers ? Administrative experience, preferably in a church, nonprofit, or human services setting ? Proficiency with email, calendar tools, and basic office technology; ability to learn scheduling software and communications platforms Flexibility, humor, and the ability to hold multiple priorities at oncePreferred Qualifications ? Experience with communications platforms (email marketing tools, social media) and room-booking or calendar scheduling tools ? Experience coordinating volunteers Physical Requirements This position requires regular movement throughout the building, including setup and light physical tasks associated with event and meeting preparation. Candidates should be able to perform active physical work in a busy building environment.
How To Apply:
Connexion UMC is an equal opportunity employer. The United Methodist Church requires all employees to successfully complete a Safe Gatherings background check and abuse prevention course. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA+ people, immigrants, people with disabilities, and those with lived experience of the communities we serve. For questions or to apply inquire at apply@connexionumc.org Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Apply by:
October 21, 2026
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Connexion is a reimagined United Methodist faith community in East Somerville. We are an active urban storefront church rooted in the neighborhood — welcoming congregation members, community partners, and neighbors with a wide range of needs through our doors every week. Our building hosts community meals, partner organizations, space rentals, and drop-in visitors alongside our own programming. Back to Search Results Other listings by this Org Home
