Church Operations & Finance Leader

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.
Required Experience and Characteristics

• 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, and

• Personally motivated to help others.
Additional Information
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.
For additional information about the church, please visit the church website at
www.seattlefirstbaptist.org. The website includes extensive information about the
church.

Details for Submission
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 jobs@seattlefirstbaptist.org. You may also direct
questions to this e-mail address.

Job Description:

Church Administrator
About the Position
Direct Supervisor:
Council of Ministries
Status:
Exempt, Regular Full Time Staff

Principal Function
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.

Organizational Relationships
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.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Financial Management:
The Church Administrator is responsible for implementing established financial procedures ofthe
Church.

Thismay be accomplished through the supervision of others.

These tasks include:

• Workingwiththe Finance Committee  toplan and implement appropriate budget and
accounting systems and assuring that the pastoral staff and others with budget
responsibility are aware of expenditures andbudget,

• Reviewing and approving, alongwith theChurch

Treasurer, invoices and payment
requestsforaccuracy 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 amember 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…