Church Operations & Communications Coordinator

First congregational United, Church of C; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

First Congregational United Church of Crete seeks a Church Office Administrator to provide day-to-day administrative and office management support for the church and its ministries.

You will be the primary contact for members, visitors, vendors, and community partners; manage communications, records, scheduling, and basic financial tasks; and assist with governance and reporting. This role requires organization, discretion, and a welcoming service mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional coursework in office administration preferred.
• 2+ years of administrative experience, preferably in church or nonprofit.
• Proficiency with common office tools (email, word processing, spreadsheets, printing/copying) and ability to learn church systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication, professionalism, and a service-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated discretion with confidential information.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome members, visitors, vendors, and community partners in person, by phone, and by email.
• Monitor office email/voicemail; route messages to staff/volunteers and follow up.
• Prepare and distribute church communications (enews, bulletins, newsletters, social posts).
• Coordinate worship bulletins and resources with Pastor and Music Director; schedule lay participants.
• Maintain church records, files, and key documents.
• Manage office equipment and purchase/track supplies.
• Maintain facilities calendar; coordinate room requests and rentals.
• Communicate facility needs to custodial staff and volunteers.
• Support council/committee administration; prepare agendas and reports.
• Complete annual and conference reports by deadlines.
• Maintain membership data and generate reports using the church database.
• Keep inspections and safety documentation up to date; schedule accordingly.
• Assist with financial administration: accounts receivable/payable, payroll support.
• Support employment/nonprofit filings (W-2/W-3, 941, I-9, W-4).
• Support community assistance programs (clothes closet, food pantry).
• Receive/process applications for assistance programs; coordinate disbursements with Treasurer.
• Serve as a contact for partner organizations (e.g., Food Bank).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative experience

Written and verbal communication

Discretion / confidentiality

Organization and multitasking

Spanish (basic, a plus)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Office administration coursework

Tools

Office software suite

Church database systems

Social media & website CMS

Job description

First Congregational United Church of Crete seeks a Church Office Administrator to provide day-to-day administrative and office management support for the church and its ministries.

You will be the primary contact for members, visitors, vendors, and community partners; manage communications, records, scheduling, and basic financial tasks; and assist with governance and reporting. This role requires organization, discretion, and a welcoming service mindset.