Title: Congregational Administrator
Reports to: Minister
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Hours and schedule: 20 hours per week / daytime hours, Tuesday through Friday
Date revised: December 12, 2025
Purpose of Position
Manage the daily operations of Peoples Church. Work both independently and collaboratively to coordinate communications, implement office procedures, manage the membership database, update websites and calendars, purchase supplies, monitor facilities, and support the bookkeeper. Core Competencies
- Organization and Planning: Coordinates people, communications, materials, and support to accomplish multiple, concurrent goals and activities. Works both independently and in close collaboration with the minister and other Peoples Church staff.
- Trust and Integrity: Is widely trusted to keep confidentialities, admit errors, and adhere to a transparent set of personal and professional values that are congruent with the ministry of Peoples Church.
- Conflict Management: Recognizes and resolves conflicts effectively, applying principles of active listening, collaboration, and equity.
- Interpersonal Skills: Builds professional rapport; brings a positive attitude of support and discretion; maintains appropriate boundaries.
Essential Functions
- Communications: Manage the church communications to inform members, visitors, and the public about church news, activities, and events.
- Office Administration: Manage the church office to ensure organizational efficiency and consistency.
- Facility: Monitor the facility, grounds, and office equipment to ensure safe and clean upkeep.
Qualifications
Qualifications may be met as a result of education, professional experience, volunteer work, informal training, and/or equivalent lived experiences.
- Experience providing administrative support for a program or organization that includes coordinating day-to-day operations.
- Proficiency with the following office-related computer applications: Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and Power Point, Mailchimp, Word Press, SquareSpace, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Acrobat Pro), and Canva
- Realm membership database; preferred but not required
- Experience being organized, efficient, reliable, and detail-oriented with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to collaborative teamwork.
- An understanding of religious institutions in general or Unitarian Universalism in particular; preferred but not required. How to Apply .
Email a cover letter and your resume to minister@pcuu.org. Please explain how your experience prepares you for this position and why you want to work for Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist specifically. The starting hourly wage is $19.00 – $21.00, depending on experience. Benefits include: Paid Time Off, paid Holidays, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement contributions, access to Health Insurance, membership in the Association of Unitarian Universalist Administrators (AUUA), and professional development funds. Members of Peoples Church are not eligible to apply. Start date: January 15, 2025 or when a suitable candidate is hired. We are committed to developing a diverse and talented staff team. Consider joining the dedicated staff of this liberal religious community. If you are excited about this role, but unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply. Learn more about Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist at: https://peoplesuu.org/about-peoples/