Parish Administrator

Saint David’s, a vibrant, faithful and multigenerational Episcopal church located in the Kent neighborhood of Washington, DC, seeks a dynamic Parish Administrator to join our team. The PA will manage and oversee the essential areas of finance, office management and facilities to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the church. The ideal candidate is an outgoing, highly-organized, collaborative, detail-oriented administrator and communicator who will be an ambassador for the parish.

Essential Functions:

Qualifications and Core Competencies | The heart and skills of our ideal candidate

Positive, energetic and helping temperament

Detail oriented, self-motivated and ability to flex and adapt

Excellent time-management skills and attention to detail

Collegial and welcoming manner with advanced inter-personal skills

Office management, finance administration and/or non-profit experience

Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion

Working knowledge of the Episcopal Church and our liturgies

Team Member | Make us better because you are part of the staff team (we’ll do the same)

Collaborate with staff, lay leaders and neighbors

Join and add to a healthy church ecosystem

Share your gifts, even if they aren’t part of your job description

Attend weekly staff meetings, monthly vestry meetings and annual parish meeting

Attend Sunday services at least once a quarter to spend time with parishioners

Financial Administration | Optimize best-practices and good financial stewardship

Collaborate with Treasurer, Bookkeeper, Finance Committee & Auditor

Oversee all accounts payable/receivable

Prepare payroll, tax forms and giving statements

Manage all financial contributions and pledges

Help Treasurer prepare monthly financial reports

Maintain and monitor annual budget

Office Management | Keep an efficient, friendly and well-organized office

Manage all contracts with outside vendors

Maintain parish database

Manage all basic HR functions (compensation, benefits, forms)

Greet and welcome visitors and parishioners

Collaborate on parish events and activities

Prepare parochial report, letters of transfer and maintain parish records

Manage and maintain the office, supplies, mail, calendar and equipment

Facilities Management | Maintain a welcoming physical plant for both parish and community

Collaborate with Building and Grounds Committee

Manage all contracts with outside vendors and contractors

Coordinate and schedule use of our space and building

Maintain licenses, certifications and equipment inspections

Manage all rental contracts and relationships (including Parish House)

Maintain and manage parish columbarium

Supervise sexton staff

Organizational Structure

Reports to: Rector

Directly Supervises: Sexton & contractors

Works closely with: Rector, clergy, staff, vestry, and parishioners

Job Particulars

Full-time (we are open to ¾ time for the right applicant)

Competitive Health Insurance (including vision, dental and mental health)

Lay retirement/pension contribution

Professional development opportunities

Pet and child friendly office

The Episcopal church has a generous benefits program including optional full health insurance that includes health, dental and vision as well as a lay retirement/pension contribution.