Director of Operations

First Presbyterian Church West Chester

West Chester, PA

Category: Business Administration

Posted on: November 16, 2018

Job Description:

The First Presbyterian Church of West Chester (Pennsylvania) has an immediate opening for a Director of Operations to provide administrative and operational leadership for the day-to-day operations related to finances, facilities, information technology, and human resources. First Presbyterian Church has served its congregation, historic_noemailmunity, and surrounding areas for nearly 200 years. With more than 1,300 members, First Presbyterian Church responds to God's grace by following Christ with ministries of hospitality, worship, faith development, service and generosity.
General Responsibilities Include:
Finance ꟷ Maintain all congregational financial records; prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports as assigned; serve as staff liaison to the Finance and Stewardship and Investment_noemailmittees; support preparation of annual budgets; assure that proper internal financial controls and policies are in place, including separation of duties, record keeping, reporting; negotiate contracts with outside_noemailanizations as required, as well as review and sign all contracts the church enters into.
Facilities Management ꟷ Serve as point person for all aspects of building maintenance; negotiate and coordinate all work done by contractors; assure_noemailpliance of all insurance requirements; assure the condition, safety, cleanliness and security of church structures and grounds are appropriate; negotiate maintenance contracts and oversee purchasing of equipment and supplies used in maintenance and administration; coordinate and act as primary purchasing agent for equipment, furniture, fixtures, supplies, etc., and attend Board of Trustee meetings as required.
Human Resources ꟷ Provide daily support to Church staff for personnel matters; assure updated documentation of policies, procedures and handbook; oversee administration of_noemailpensation and benefits; serve as liaison between staff/ personnel_noemailmittee and the Board of Pensions, and supervise the operations staff.
Information Technology ꟷ Assure management of Information Systems and Technology resources including_noemailputer needs and use,_noemailwork requirements, software evaluation and purchase, church database and all electronic_noemailmunications, and serve as primary point of contact for IT contractors and vendors.

Relationships
Pastor/ Head of Staff
Staff / operations staff
Trustees, Finance and Stewardship Committee, Building and Maintenance_noemailmittees
 

About First Presbyterian Church West Chester:

First Presbyterian Church has served its congregation, historic community, and surrounding areas for nearly 200 years. With more than 1,300 members, First Presbyterian Church responds to God's grace by following Christ with ministries of hospitality, worship, faith development, service and generosity. 

Qualifications:

Essential Qualifications
· Love of God and for God's people
· Bachelor's degree in business management and accounting/management plus at least five years of experience in medium- to large-church or nonprofit organizations
· Flexibility in scheduling with occasional evenings or weekends. Ability to motivate, coordinate and interact with volunteers
· Demonstrated management skills and supervisory experience
· Understanding of church culture, mission-based objectives, values-driven leadership, and team development
· Able to work independently with minimal supervision and in close cooperation with the Head of Staff
· Computer literate with demonstrated competence in use of MS Office and church management software  

Position Information:

Job Title:
Director of Operations
Time Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Business Administration
Salary:
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Presbyterian - PCUSA
Worship Style:
Church Size:
1000 - 1500

Contact Information:

Organization Name:
First Presbyterian Church West Chester
Contact Name:
Deb Shryock
Address1:
130 W. Miner St.
Address2:
City:
West Chester
State or Province:
PA
ZIP Code:
19382
Country:
United States
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