Employment at Messiah

Job Summary

Direct, manage and lead all aspects of facilities, finance and security operations. Support the pastors, ministry staff and servant leaders in Messiah’s ministry of growing disciples.

Job Functions

• Support the development of a culture where the primary task is to grow disciples
• Model and support effective communication between all ministry areas, staff, laity, clergy and Operations Team, including the Operations Representative to the Servant Steering Team
• Collaborate with other core/discipleship staff to support overall function of ministry
• Promote the camaraderie of the church staff
• Possess a clear profession of faith in Christ lived out personally

Areas of Responsibilities

• Administrative Support
  • Provide administrative support to the office of Senior Pastor
  • Coordinate the areas of the accounting, facilities and security areas
  • Coordinate training for administrative support area position training, as needed
  • Coordinate personnel benefits and property insurance
  • Address and resolve all needs for telephone, computer hardware, software updates and IT support
• Facilities
  • Manage scheduling process of building usage
  • Manage scheduling of all facility needs in coordination with appropriate Operations Teams
  • Ensure that all liability and maintenance needs are coordinated along with appropriate Operations Teams
  • Communicate facility maintenance and purchases with appropriate Operations Teams
  • Respond to safety and security considerations for all who use the facility and provide support for the security staff
  • Establish policies/guidelines concerning use of church property and facilities along with appropriate Operations, Finance and Administrative Teams
  • Direct and supervise Maintenance and Security staff
  • Support Operations Team and Operations Teams Representative to the Servant Steering Team:
    • Convene and lead Operations Teams meetings, as needed
    • Manage and monitor matters of risk and legal liabilities for the church
    • Plan and recommend space usage and equipment needs
    • Administrator of Columbarium, liaison to appropriate Operations Team:
      • Provide and complete paperwork of those investing/purchasing
      • Prepare product (brass urns, Niche and Memorial Plaque Stones) on timely basis
      • Manage maintenance of Columbarium area

• Finance
  • Oversee accounting procedures for congregational giving, including monthly statements
  • Serve with Finance Representative to the Servant Steering Team to provide compliance with accounting practices set forth by the United Methodist standards
  • Maintain records of payroll and benefits

Other Requirements

• Maintain confidentiality while performing functions
• Multi-task, think clearly under pressure, good record keeping abilities and implement appropriate systems within budget
• Present oneself professionally
• Work independently
• Participate in strategic planning and goal setting as requested
• Adhere to and champion the expectations of the staff as outline in the Staff Covenant
• Possess a working knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Capable of maintaining confidences, effective listening and communication skills and able to resolve conflicts

Education Training and/or Experience

• College graduate or its equivalent experience required
• Experience in business or administration management
• Strong computer skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Support

• This is a 40 hour/week salaried position and is eligible for PTO and benefits
• Direct accountability to the Executive Pastor
• This position provides supervision for Maintenance and Security personnel

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Tami Luckhardt, Executive Pastor, at tluckhardt@messiahchurch.org or call (763) 473-6968 ext. 103 with questions.

Do toddlers make you smile? Do you enjoy rocking a baby? Maybe kids are just your thing! We need you! Messiah’s Kids is in need of childcare providers. Work in the nursery, mainly on Sunday mornings with the possibility of additional shifts for special events. (We are happy to work around your schedule in the event that you are out of town.) You must be 16 years old or older and enjoy being with our youngest friends. This is a paid position. If you are interested, please email Karen Klekner, Director of Children and Family Ministry. Thank you for considering this very important ministry!