The Office Manager is responsible for the operation of the church office, including providing administrative and clerical support to church staff, and managing the financial office. This person maintains a professional relationship with the pastors, staff, and congregation, and supports an office culture where staff and guests feel welcome, supported, and empowered to carry out FPC’s mission of “loving God, loving neighbors and living with purpose.” This person is required to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Responsibilities:
Provides administrative and clerical support for the pastors, including calendar management and coordination of schedules; assists with scheduling of pastoral care; maintains the church prayer list; prepares expense reports; assists with member correspondence; assists with document production; assists with coordination of staff meetings.
Ensures efficient office operations; orders office supplies and maintains appropriate inventories; maintains vendor relationships; monitors service contracts for office equipment; processes daily mail. Maintains church calendar and coordinates the scheduling of meetings and church events, including weddings, baptisms and funerals.
Oversees the FPC weekday guest experience and ensures a personal, friendly experience for all office visitors. Oversees the church front desk and trains and coordinates front desk volunteers, including delegation and assignment of appropriate tasks. Coordinates Tiffany Window tour docents.
Helps prepare for Sunday worship services. Produces Sunday worship service bulletins under the direction of the pastors; coordinates church flower schedule; maintains inventory of worship supplies; responsible for music licensing reporting.
Manages and maintains church member information in the church membership database; produces reports as requested by church staff; coordinates church mailings.
Provides support for church teams and committees. Assists Head of Staff and Clerk of Session with preparation for Session meetings. Communicates with committee chairs; keeps electronic files of committee minutes. Maintains official church records and Session minute books.
Manages the church financial office. Processes accounts payable and accounts receivable; prepares weekly bank deposits; manages and maintains member giving records; maintains financial files and employee files; assists with annual stewardship/member giving campaign; coordinates with external bookkeeper and church treasurer.
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Performs additional duties as assigned by the Pastor/Head of Staff.
Skills:
High school diploma or equivalent, with two (2) or more years of experience with similar responsibilities
Proficient with Microsoft Office and database systems.
Ability to organize, multi-task, plan, solve problems, and set priorities with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and financial transactions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate poise, tact, and diplomacy in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Strong attention to detail.
Trustworthiness, reliability, and strong work ethic.
Uphold and work within the policies and procedures of the First Presbyterian Church of Topeka, KS, which is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
Physical Demands:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to read computer screens and email, mail, and talk on the phone.
Ability to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Work Environment:
Professional environment in the church office
Interaction with staff, members and visitors
Additional Duties:
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time.
The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee (s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 – $45,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
Topeka, KS 66612: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Administrative experience: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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