BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR / BUSINESS MANAGER

How to Apply: Email resume to Maxcine Hodges at glojim215@yahoo.com

General Position Description

The Business Administrator / Business Manager, supervised by the Pastor, is responsible for overseeing the operations of Wheat Street Baptist Church and managing the business affairs of the Church. The Business Administrator / Business Manager is the primary contact person for both the Senior and Executive Pastors on all matters requiring their attention. The Business Administrator / Business Manager will serve as the resource person regarding legal and business matters and will act as the Public Affairs Officer in the absence of the Pastor.

Essential Job Functions

• Utilize available resources inclusive of office staff, custodians and committees to facilitate the uninterrupted operation of the Church
• Oversee, define and prioritize duties of employees as need, without discrimination, partiality or bias to ensure that the church operates effectively and efficiently.
• Update employees job descriptions to reflect new and changing duties.
• Encourage and support employees in self improvement in job related endeavors.
• Obtain and maintain a current roster of volunteers who support employees when necessary.
• Adhere to budgetary limits and procedures for all requests for purchases, repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Establish and operate an efficient plan of financial recordkeeping and reporting.
• Work closely with the Trustee Ministry to ensure that financial obligations of the church are met, the church is in compliance with Federal and State codes, and monthly, quarterly or annual tax reports are prepared as needed.
• Receive and answer inquiries concerning financial matters, inform individuals of their budget expenditures and manage the petty cash fund.
• Administer church adopted policies and procedures concerning the us of church properties and facilities.
• Act as liaison or contact person for individuals hosting activities held in church facilities or on church properties.
• Coordinate programs with church groups, assisting groups in church related functions as deemed necessary.
• Manage and maintain the calendar for church activities, inventory of church properties and equipment, copies of church policies, records of church personnel to include salaries, hours of work and leave.
• Follow through on administrative matters approved by the Pastor / Trustee Ministry, inclusive of personnel actions such as hiring, dismissal of employees, background checks, drug tests and financial checks.
• Attend conferences, conventions and training that is necessary to enhance performance of duties to ensure the church is in conformance with governing guidelines as funds are available.
• Identify and report personnel problems and other concerns to the Pastor and Trustee Ministry.
• Take measures to safeguard the church’s properties, equipment, resources and materials from theft, waste, fraud and abuse.
• Perform all duties with minimum or no supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Pastor.

Education and Experience:

This position requires a minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience as a Business Administrator / Business Manager in a church or business environment. Some amount of team leadership experience is also a plus. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, but five years work experience is acceptable. The successful individual will also possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, database, web and other related applications.