Position: Church Administrator — Part-Time
Church: Bishop Janes United Methodist Church
Conference: Greater New Jersey Annual Conference, Raritan Shore District
Location: 22 South Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Hours: 25–29 hours/week, 4–5 days/week | On-site required
Compensation: $22.00–$25.00/hour, commensurate with experience
Target Start Date: August 1, 2026
About the Church
Bishop Janes UMC is an active congregation in Basking Ridge, NJ, operating a combined ministry and preschool program (Little Lambs Toddler Center), Evergreen Cemetery, and a growing digital ministry. The congregation is in an intentional season of missional development under the leadership of Rev. David Tillisch, appointed in July 2023.
Position Summary
The Church Administrator serves as the operational hub of the church office, providing comprehensive administrative, financial, communications, and records support to pastoral staff and lay leadership. This is a newly defined role created to meet the growing operational needs of the ministry.
Key Responsibilities
QuickBooks bookkeeping and accounts payable (under Treasurer oversight)
Weekly bulletin, newsletter, and social media production
Membership roll maintenance and sacramental records per UMC Discipline
Annual Conference statistical report compilation
Staff and volunteer onboarding and Safe Church compliance tracking
Cemetery ministry records and family correspondence
Facility scheduling and church management system maintenance
Payroll liaison (Paychex)
Qualifications
QuickBooks proficiency required
Church or nonprofit administrative experience preferred
Familiarity with UMC polity and Discipline a plus but not required
Strong written communication and organizational skills
Enthusiasm for representing the mission of Bishop Janes UMC
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