Administrator, Business Administration, Management

Description

Seattle First Baptist Church (the Church or SFBC) seeks a Church Administrator to begin July 7, 2026. This is an exempt, full‑time position with an annual salary of $70,000. Specific duties are described in the job description below.

• Significant business experience and operational knowledge of either corporate or church environments.
• Key strengths in leadership and management skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact clearly and sensitively with a varied church population.
• High personal credibility, with a strong set of values consistent with SFBC’s culture.
• Optimistic attitude, coupled with mental curiosity.
• Problem solver.
• Personally motivated to help others.

The Church is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Application packets are currently being accepted and reviewed. The position is open until filled and qualified candidates will be invited to apply at their earliest convenience. Please submit a cover letter and resume to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). may also direct questions to this e‑mail address.

Direct Supervisor:
Council of Ministries
Status:
Exempt, Regular Full Time Staff

The Church Administrator is responsible for administering the business affairs of the Church and working with Church members to achieve the objectives of the Church. The primary management and supervisory responsibilities are financial management, food services management, office management, personnel management (non‑pastoral), vendor management, computer systems management, property management, project management, publication of printed and online materials, liaison with selected Church commissions and miscellaneous general responsibilities.

The Church Administrator reports to the Council of Ministries. Performance reviews may be conducted by the Personnel Commission. The Church Administrator supervises all non‑ministerial staff who are not pastors and do not report to the pastors. The Church Administrator functions as staff liaison to the Finance, Facilities, and Personnel Committees, and as assigned by the Council of Ministries.

The Church Administrator is responsible for implementing established financial procedures of the Church. This may be accomplished through the supervision of others. These tasks include:

• Working with the Finance Committee to plan and implement appropriate budget and accounting systems and assuring that the pastoral staff and others with budget responsibility are aware of expenditures and budget,
• Reviewing and approving, along with the Church Treasurer, invoices and payment requests for accuracy and coding and recording them accurately,
• Serving as custodian of all financial records,
• Serving as purchasing agent and approving expenditures,
• Supervising banking and bookkeeping operations,
• Coordinating management of investment of Church resources as a member of the Investment Committee,
• Maintaining a secure and accurate financial record system for the Church and directing its operation,
• Maintaining a secure and accurate record system for Church pledges, contributions, and membership and directing the secure operation of all Church databases containing that information,
• Working with the Finance Committee in planning and promoting the annual Church stewardship campaign,
• Preparing financial information for committees and the Church as needed or requested,
• Maintaining a proper cash flow control to meet obligations,
• Accounting for and securing loose cash and currency until it is deposited in a financial institution,
• Working with the Finance Committee or an independent firm of Certified Public Accountants to conduct audits of the Church’s financial statements.

• Administering the personnel…