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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.