Office Administrator

Office Administrator

Christian Temple Church (Disciples of Christ) – Baltimore, MD

Part-Time | 25 Hours/Week | $27/hour | $35,100/year + $2,000 Benefit Stipend

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (On-site)

About Christian Temple:

Christian Temple is a vibrant, open, and affirming congregation rooted in love, community, and service. We are seeking a reliable, organized, and personable Church Administrator to help support the daily operations of our church and ensure the smooth running of both our communications and facilities.

Position Summary:

The Church Administrator plays a key role in the life of Christian Temple by managing the church office, serving as the first point of contact during the workweek, supporting communication efforts, assisting with basic financial processes, and coordinating property-related needs. This is a part-time, in-person position reporting to the Senior Minister(s).

Key Responsibilities:

Communications & Administrative Support

• Serve as the face of the congregation during weekday office hours
• Create and distribute a weekly Order of Worship and church newsletter (The Sower)
• Manage and maintain the church calendar
• Maintain and update the church website
• Maintain and update the church directory
• Oversee and create content for social media platforms
• Coordinate and schedule congregational and committee meetings
• Provide general administrative support to ministry teams and leadership

Financial Coordination

• Receive and log mailed donations, checks, and bills for processing with the bookkeeper
• Collect and prepare check request forms for submission to the bookkeeper
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all financial documentation

Property Oversight

• Perform weekly (and as needed) walk-throughs of the church building to ensure it is clean, safe, and functional
• Communicate and coordinate with service providers (e.g., cleaners, maintenance, contractors)
• Serve as the point of contact for outside groups using church facilities

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (or Apple equivalent), email platforms, social media, and website content management (or willingness to learn)
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple responsibilities
• A warm and welcoming presence with a heart for ministry and community engagement

Compensation & Benefits:

• $27/hour for 25 hours/week (Total: $35,100/year)
• $2,000 annual benefit stipend
• Paid holidays in accordance with church policy

If you are a proactive and personable professional who enjoys working in a mission-driven environment, we invite you to apply for this meaningful role. Join us in supporting the ministry and community life of Christian Temple!