Church of the Good Shepherd, Rosemont
Part Time
To Apply
Please send the following to Father Kyle Babin (kbabin@goodshepherdrosemont.com), Rector, by February 15, 2024.
A cover letter stating your interest in the position and how your own particular gifts are well suited to the Parish Administrator position.
A resume, including references of three persons whom we may contact and who can attest to your gifts, experience, and personal characteristics
To learn more about Good Shepherd, Rosemont, please visit our website at www.goodshepherdrosemont.com.
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Parish Administrator Position (part-time) - Church of the Good Shepherd, Rosemont
The Church of the Good Shepherd, Rosemont, seeks a part-time (28 hours a week) Parish Administrator. Good Shepherd, Rosemont, is a small but growing Episcopal parish in the progressive Anglo-Catholic tradition in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, on the Main Line just outside of Philadelphia. Easily accessible to Center City Philadelphia by train, the Church of the Good Shepherd is well poised for continued growth for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Good Shepherd, Rosemont, opened a new retreat house (The Rosemont Community Retreat House) in September of 2022, which is an important outreach ministry that is integrally connected with the parish administrator position.
Qualities Desired in a New Parish Administrator
We are looking for someone skilled in administration, preferably with experience working in churches and in ministry. We hope to hire someone who enjoys working with others and is attracted to the varied nature of a position that includes everything from property management to hospitality for our budding retreat house ministry. The ideal candidate would be someone who views church administration as a vital aspect of supporting the spread of the Gospel in this particular parish. While onsite presence is important during the week, we are also more than willing to offer some flexibility with remote work, as well as with work hours.
Position Responsibilities
General Administration (35% of time)
Managing and organizing parish records
Overseeing IT systems
Keeping the parish database (Realm) up-to-date and organized
Reviewing and printing weekly service leaflets (which are produced by the rector)
Updating parish prayer lists and printed materials for display in the church
Handling and organizing contract and agreements with renters and outside parties
Assisting in gathering relevant information for the preparation of the annual budget
Ordering supplies for onsite printer and ensuring that it is maintained
Processing bills and correspondence and providing necessary information to the Financial Administrator
Organizing and updating the shared Google Drive
Scheduling liturgical rotas in Realm (church database)
Coordinating Safe Church training using Verified First (through Realm)
Property Management (35% of time)
Preparing agendas for and participating in monthly meetings of the Buildings and Grounds Committee
Serving as a liaison between the parish and outside vendors
Ensuring that certifications, licenses, and permits are up-to-date
Facilitating inspections of the property
Engaging our usual contractor to address minor building repairs
Assisting in securing utility rates as needed
Scheduling and overseeing cleaners for Parish House, Church, and Retreat House
Ensuring that church supplies are ordered on a timely basis
Maintaining all facility keys in an organized fashion
Retreat House Hospitality (15% of time)
Managing the online ThinkReservations booking system
Scheduling linen pickup by church volunteers after retreats
Organizing volunteers for food and hospitality needs
Ensuring that rooms are stocked with clean linens and that bed sheets are changed
Communications (15% of time)
Preparing and sending weekly parish email on Fridays
Updating parish website in conjunction with other staff
Making regular Facebook posts according to devised communications plan
Advertising parish events with the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, The Patch, and on Eventbrite
Producing the annual parish report, with the assistance of staff and volunteers
Salary and Benefits
$34,000 per year, plus pension
Three weeks paid vacation