Part-Time Church Operations & Finance Leader

Massachusetts Nonprofit Network; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

United Church in Walpole is seeking an experienced Business & Operations Manager to own the financial, administrative, and property functions of a three-property campus with a $750,000 annual operating budget.

This part-time, professional role emphasizes building systems, proactive planning, and cross‑functional collaboration with the Senior Pastor, lay leadership, staff, tenants, and volunteers to keep the church's operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit operations.
• Ability to build systems and processes.
• Strong financial literacy and budgeting.
• Capability to manage contracts and leases.
• Comfort working with volunteers and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee business and financial operations.
• Develop and maintain organizational systems.
• Manage contracts, insurance, risk, and compliance.
• Oversee campus property management and planning.
• Coordinate vendor relationships and lease administration.
• Work with staff, volunteers, and tenants.

Skills

Financial operations

Budgeting

Operations management

Contract management

Vendor management

Financial reporting

Systems design

Communication with stakeholders

Facilities coordination

AI-assisted tools familiarity

Tools

Spreadsheet

AI-assisted tools

Job description

United Church in Walpole is seeking an experienced Business & Operations Manager to own the financial, administrative, and property functions of a three-property campus with a $750,000 annual operating budget.

This part-time, professional role emphasizes building systems, proactive planning, and cross‑functional collaboration with the Senior Pastor, lay leadership, staff, tenants, and volunteers to keep the church's operations running smoothly.