Office Administrator Job Posting
SUUC is hiring a new Office Administrator
We are hiring!
Are you excited by details? Do you enjoy talking to people? Do you need a flexible part-time job? Consider applying to work at SUUC: a caring community of diverse, intelligent, and compassionate people. Send a PDF of your cover letter and resume to: [email protected].
Position Summary
Responsible for a broad variety of administrative tasks supporting the Minister, Staff, Board of Trustees, and Congregation. Manages the church office, church facilities, meeting and building schedules. Purchases supplies. Works with the bookkeeper on accounts payable and receivable, and bank deposits. Effectively prepares and distributes written materials such as weekly emails, newsletters, and Sunday publications. Works with other staff and volunteers to maintain the church website. Answers phone and email during scheduled work hours. Maintains church membership and donation databases and other records. Provides support to and works collaboratively with other staff, church leaders, and volunteers on issues related to the administrative affairs of the church. Supervises the church custodian.
The employee must authorize a WA State Background check.
Minimum Qualifications
The Office Administrator must have the following skills:
Desired Qualifications
Work schedule to be arranged with the Supervisor. Some duties can be done virtually; others must be done in person at the church office. A regular schedule of hours in the office will be required including Sunday mornings between 10:00am -12:00pm. The Administrator will publicize their hours of availability to the congregation and the public through the church website as well as other means of communication.
Affirmative Action
Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church holds an equal opportunity position in its personnel practices. We consider applicants without discrimination in regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical mental or sensory impairment (if job requirements allow), economic status, political affiliation or creed and religion. This is based upon the principles of affirmative action and Equal Employment Opportunity.
All personnel practices and procedures, i.e. recruiting, hiring, upgrading, training and promoting follow the foregoing position with the intent to further the SUUC commitment to these goals.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church believes that every employee has the right to work in surroundings which are free from all forms of arbitrary discrimination. It is the policy of the Church that employees be treated fairly at all times, without regard to race, creed, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or marital status; and that they not be discriminated against because of political ideology, physical, mental or sensory impairment or veteran status.
Work assignments, rates of pay and promotions will be determined on a nondiscriminatory basis considering the skills, ability, length of service and quality of work of each individual.
COVID Protocols
All employees must abide by SUUC pandemic guidelines and requirements which include vaccination and may include masking when working with others.
How to Apply
Email a PDF of cover letter and résumé indicating “SUUC Office Administrator” in the subject line to [email protected]. People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. The Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church is committed to developing a diverse and talented staff team. If you are excited about this role but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply.
About the Shoreline UU Congregation
SUUC is a caring community that celebrates the growth of mind and spirit and inspires us to create a more just world. SUUC was founded in 1966 and we draw members and visitors from primarily King County. Our congregation is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Our UUA, as a faith community of more than 1,000 self-governing congregations, brings to the world a vision of religious freedom, tolerance, and social justice.
Supervisor: Minister
Salary: Salaried, 28 hours per week, starting salary $XXXXX
Benefits: health insurance (80% employer paid), vacation, sick leave and family leave per WA State requirements, nine paid holidays, employer contributions to 401K pension plan after 1 year of employment
Performance Review: after 60 days of employment then annually thereafter
Are you excited by details? Do you enjoy talking to people? Do you need a flexible part-time job? Consider applying to work at SUUC: a caring community of diverse, intelligent, and compassionate people. Send a PDF of your cover letter and resume to: [email protected].
Position Summary
Responsible for a broad variety of administrative tasks supporting the Minister, Staff, Board of Trustees, and Congregation. Manages the church office, church facilities, meeting and building schedules. Purchases supplies. Works with the bookkeeper on accounts payable and receivable, and bank deposits. Effectively prepares and distributes written materials such as weekly emails, newsletters, and Sunday publications. Works with other staff and volunteers to maintain the church website. Answers phone and email during scheduled work hours. Maintains church membership and donation databases and other records. Provides support to and works collaboratively with other staff, church leaders, and volunteers on issues related to the administrative affairs of the church. Supervises the church custodian.
The employee must authorize a WA State Background check.
Minimum Qualifications
The Office Administrator must have the following skills:
- 1-2 years' experience in an administrative function
- Basic office skills (telephone, keyboarding, filing, organizing, managing) • Ability to supervise volunteers and staff
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Office Tools, etc.
- Ability to prioritize work, juggle tasks, and work independently
- Ability to work well with others, including the public
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Detail oriented
- Ability to problem solve and ask for help
- Strong written and oral communication
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with a membership database or willingness to learn.
- Experience working in a non-profit organization
- Supports Unitarian Universalist principles and practices.
Work schedule to be arranged with the Supervisor. Some duties can be done virtually; others must be done in person at the church office. A regular schedule of hours in the office will be required including Sunday mornings between 10:00am -12:00pm. The Administrator will publicize their hours of availability to the congregation and the public through the church website as well as other means of communication.
Affirmative Action
Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church holds an equal opportunity position in its personnel practices. We consider applicants without discrimination in regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical mental or sensory impairment (if job requirements allow), economic status, political affiliation or creed and religion. This is based upon the principles of affirmative action and Equal Employment Opportunity.
All personnel practices and procedures, i.e. recruiting, hiring, upgrading, training and promoting follow the foregoing position with the intent to further the SUUC commitment to these goals.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church believes that every employee has the right to work in surroundings which are free from all forms of arbitrary discrimination. It is the policy of the Church that employees be treated fairly at all times, without regard to race, creed, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or marital status; and that they not be discriminated against because of political ideology, physical, mental or sensory impairment or veteran status.
Work assignments, rates of pay and promotions will be determined on a nondiscriminatory basis considering the skills, ability, length of service and quality of work of each individual.
COVID Protocols
All employees must abide by SUUC pandemic guidelines and requirements which include vaccination and may include masking when working with others.
How to Apply
Email a PDF of cover letter and résumé indicating “SUUC Office Administrator” in the subject line to [email protected]. People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. The Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church is committed to developing a diverse and talented staff team. If you are excited about this role but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply.
About the Shoreline UU Congregation
SUUC is a caring community that celebrates the growth of mind and spirit and inspires us to create a more just world. SUUC was founded in 1966 and we draw members and visitors from primarily King County. Our congregation is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Our UUA, as a faith community of more than 1,000 self-governing congregations, brings to the world a vision of religious freedom, tolerance, and social justice.
Supervisor: Minister
Salary: Salaried, 28 hours per week, starting salary $XXXXX
Benefits: health insurance (80% employer paid), vacation, sick leave and family leave per WA State requirements, nine paid holidays, employer contributions to 401K pension plan after 1 year of employment
Performance Review: after 60 days of employment then annually thereafter
