Position: Office Administrator
Supervisor: Pastor
Status: Part-time, 25 hours/week
Salary: $20-$23/hour, commensurate with experience
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Cherrydale United Methodist Church is looking for an office administrator to help further our mission to: Seek God joyfully, grow faithfully in our discipleship, and share God’s love with the world. This role supports Cherrydale’s ministry by keeping our church community organized and connected. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, is comfortable using or learning a range of technology tools, and can manage multiple ongoing responsibilities while coordinating closely with the pastor, staff, church council and other committees, volunteers and building users.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the church office — managing the general email account, phone, mail, and day-to-day communications
  • Draft and send weekly and other mass communications to the congregation; create other digital and print media including flyers, newsletters, and signs
  • Maintain the church’s calendar and coordinate scheduling of internal ministry activities and external building use
  • Update and maintain the church website and advertise church events on social media
  • Prepare print and digital materials for worship services such as bulletins and slides
  • Recruit and coordinate volunteers, such as those assisting weekly worship activities
  • Maintain church databases, giving records, and other statistics; support annual charge conference reporting
  • Support facilities needs by liaising with outside groups using the building, tracking keys/codes, and flagging maintenance issues to trustees or custodial staff

Qualifications

  • Strong technology skills; proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
  • Experience with (or ability to quickly learn) Mailchimp, Canva, WordPress, and church-management software such as Power Church Plus
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and proofreading skills
  • Experience coordinating and communicating with volunteers
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and create a welcoming office environment

Benefits

  • Twelve (12) paid vacation days (dates approved by the pastor at least two weeks in advance); no health insurance provided
  • Office closed on major federal and religious holidays

To apply, send cover letter, resume, and references to Rev. Chris Andress at  pastor@cherrydaleumc.org