Church Administrator

SUMMARY

Type of Position: Permanent, Part-Time Salaried (30 hours p/week)

Reporting To: Lead Minister

Schedule: Weekdays (working at home options) with some Sundays and evenings as needed

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and in alignment with Unitarian Universalist Association Guidelines

Benefits: Consistent with Personnel Policy manual including paid vacation, sick leave and retirement

• Role Overview First Unitarian Church of St. Louis, is a liberal faith community in the City’s Central West End neighborhood. The Church Administrator plays a vital role in the functioning of the church community. This person serves as a leader, resource, and liaison for church members, committees, officers, and the Board of Trustees. The Administrator also represents the congregation in many interactions with vendors, renters, neighbors, and other religious communities. They attend Policy Board and Executive Committee meetings, liaison with Facilities, Personnel, and Finance Committees, and attend other committees and task forces as needed. The role calls for strong communication, management, and leadership skills as well as comfort and support the liberal, welcoming values of the community.

GENERAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY – The Administrator has four major areas of responsibility:

1. Office Operations and Personnel Administration (directly or by delegation) (approx. 5 hours per week)
2. Facilities (directly or by delegation) (approx. 5 hours per week)
3. Finance (directly or by delegation) ( approx. 10 hours per week)
4. Communications (approx. 10 hours per week)

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Experience in office management, administration, finance and/or communication in a church or other nonprofit setting.

Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Preferred experience with Google Drive, Mailchimp, QuickBooks, and Canva.
• Basic spreadsheet skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Able to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Familiar with and able to communicate Unitarian Universalist values

We are looking for a Church Administrator who is comfortable with and supportive of our Unitarian Universalist liberal religion and welcoming values. To learn more about us and see the full job description, go to our website at https://www.firstuustlouis.org

To apply, send cover letter and resume to: adminsearch at firstuustlouis.org by July 6, 2026

Flexible Schedule

401k (10% of salary employer contribution) after 1 year

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave