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Director of Administrative Ministries 
First United Methodist Church of Montrose 

Employment type: Part-time (20 hours/week) 

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm 

Location: On-site at 19 S. Park Avenue, Montrose, Colorado 

Reports to: Pastor 

 

Compensation & Benefits: 

Competitive hourly rate based on experience 

Paid Time Off (PTO) 

Retirement plan with employer contribution 

 

Mission Overview:

The Director of Administrative Ministries provides vital clerical and logistical support to the pastor, staff and congregation. This role serves as a primary point of contact for the church office, ensuring that daily operations align with the church’s missions and that members and guests feel welcomed and well-informed. 

Key Responsibilities:

Office Operations: Manage daily office tasks including answering telephones, greeting visitors, responding to emails and handling incoming/outgoing email. 

Worship Support: Gather materials for weekly services; design, print and prepare worship bulletins. 

Records Management: Maintain and update church databases (e.g. Breeze), including membership directories, attendance ledgers and visitor records. 

Logistics & Scheduling: Manage the church’s master calendar, including facility use requests for weddings, funerals and community meetings. 

Pastoral Support: Assist the pastor with clerical tasks, scheduling appointments and preparing reports for Charge/Church Conferences or congregational meetings. 

 

Qualifications: 

Possess general administrative skills such as typing, filing, grammar and general computer knowledge. 

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs; one year experience preferred. Willingness to learn new software and database systems. 

Enjoy working with all kinds of people, have the ability to make comfortable a wide variety of individuals in person and over the telephone; one year in customer service preferred. 

Good listener, understand and observe confidentiality. 

Ability to move from one task to another with ease, the position can be fast-paced and require resilience. 

Education: High School or equivalent 

Extra Credit: Working knowledge of church policies, practices and procedures. 

 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and (optional) a brief cover letter expressing their interest to: office@montroseumc.org. 

First United Methodist Church of Montrose is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified individuals to apply.