Congregational Administrator: Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County Position Description

• Hours: 40 per week, including 8:30 am – 12:30 pm on Sundays
• Salary range: $57,900 – $65,000

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County (UUCDC) is a welcoming liberal community in Media, PA. Our core values are justice, equity, interdependence, generosity, pluralism, and transformation, with love at the center. To learn more, visit our website – (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Congregational Administrator plays a vital role in the wellbeing of our congregation by being a central hub that connects members, staff, committees, officers, the Minister, and the Board to each other and to pertinent information. The Administrator is responsible for the overall administration of church operations and communications, as well as administration of our church database. The Administrator is the primary face of the congregation when interacting with renters, vendors, neighbors, and other organizations.

The Administrator supervises support staff and works closely with volunteers. The position requires strong communication and coordination abilities, as well as strong organizational and administrative skills.

As a key staff person in a mid-sized church with limited staffing resources, staff are often called upon to fulfill multiple roles within their job duties. The Administrator must possess the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Manage the church office (e.g. calendar, equipment, required reporting, office filing system). Manage church database (Breeze) data entry and maintenance, as well as other technology-related platforms (e.g. Google Workspace, phone system, front door scheduling platform, etc).
• Complete finance tasks in accordance with the Safe Congregations policy, including paying bills, running payroll, completing month-end and year-end processes, and collaborating with the Finance Committee and bookkeeper.
• Serve as liaison with the Rose Tree Early Learning Center and oversee the Memorial Garden.
• Serve as the main point of contact through presence in the office, fielding phone calls, answering emails. Serve as the point person for contractors in conjunction with building and grounds committee volunteers. Provide support and training to church committees and volunteers. Provide support to the minister.
• Provide key human resources functions, including payroll and benefits administration. Complete new hire paperwork and background checks. Supervise and assist in hiring Sexton and Administrative Assistant, and supervise office volunteers as needed.
• Coordinate church communications (newsletters, social media, and website) in collaboration with volunteers and other staff members.
• Provide support on Sunday mornings by ensuring visitors, friends, and members have the information they need. Assist with tracking attendance and badges and ensuring volunteers are supported on Sunday mornings.

The person in this position must be able to support the mission and values of UUCDC and administratively support and foster its vision for the future.

• Strong skills and experience in office, personnel, and volunteer management.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work with efficiency and attention to detail. Can create systems for managing multiple tasks, including prioritizing and planning.
• Demonstrate maturity, appropriate judgment, and sensitivity in managing confidential information of both personal, financial, and emotional matters.
• Willingness and ability to ask for help and able to learn from feedback.
• Has a successful track record of taking a concept from idea to implementation. Consistently overcomes challenges and creatively solves problems.
• Enthusiasm for meeting and engaging with…