Office Administrator/Ministry Coordinator

Reformed Church in America (Bahrain); Montague Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferry Memorial is seeking a part-time Office Administrator/Ministry Coordinator to support church operations and ministry efforts. The role involves coordinating communications, publications, records, and vendor relationships, with a focus on confidentiality and teamwork.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience with Microsoft Office, and familiarity with accounting software. 20 hours per week (Tuesday–Thursday) is expected, with compensation commensurate with

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.
• Experience with accounting software is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and support a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily office operations and serves as main church contact.
• Prints weekly worship bulletins and monthly newsletters.
• Coordinates weekly email publication to the congregation.
• Maintains confidential church records and files.
• Oversees building maintenance, purchasing, and vendor relations.
• Hnads invoices, payments, and bank reconciliation.
• Coordinates volunteer background checks and personnel documentation.
• Administers ministry software and maintains website and social media.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Office administration

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Ministry software

Website maintenance

Job description

Office Administrator/Ministry Coordinator Position

Our church is seeking an enthusiastic individual to serve as our part time office administrator/ministry coordinator. This role supports our ministry at Ferry and serves as hub as this position holds many keys to the functionality of Ferry Memorial. The ideal candidate must have strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate with staff, congregation and community members. The candidate must be able to work 20 hours a week; Tuesday – Thursday. Salary and benefits offered will be commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as the main contact for the church and manages daily office operations.
• Develops and prints weekly worship bulletins and monthly newsletters.
• Manages weekly email publication to the congregation.
• Maintains accurate and confidential church records and files.
• Oversee building and facility maintenance coordination, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
• Handles financial administration, including invoices, payments, and bank reconciliation.
• Coordinates volunteer background checks and maintain personnel documentation.
• Serves as the administrator for ministry software and maintain church website, social media sites and outdoor electronic sign content.

Other Professional Duties

• Attend weekly staff meetings and perform other ministry duties as assigned by Pastors.
• Assist with those in need from community by participating with the Deacons with the Christian Relief Fund.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred but not necessary.
• Accounting/bookkeeping experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.
• Comfortable with ministry software and technology and willing to learn new systems.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and support a positive, collaborative work environment.