Employment Opportunities

Job Title: Building Administrator

Location: St. Paul's Ocean Grove Church, 80 Embury Ave., Ocean Grove, New Jersey 07756 | 732-776-1125 | oceangrove.church

Job Type: Part-Time

Hours: 12-16 hours per week (5pm - 9pm, 3-4 nights a week), plus on-call hours up to 4 hours per week.

Position Overview:

St. Paul's Ocean Grove Church is seeking a dedicated Church Sexton to join our team. This role is crucial in maintaining the church's facilities, ensuring a welcoming and well-kept environment for worship, meetings, and events. The Church Sexton will perform a variety of tasks ranging from midweek greeting, handyman work, event setup and breakdown, light cleaning, and more. The ideal candidate is a practicing Christian and demonstrates a commitment to our community's spiritual and physical well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facility Maintenance and Cleaning: Conduct light cleaning duties, including taking out the garbage and recycling every night worked. Perform minor repairs and touch-ups, such as painting and fixing minor issues, to maintain the building's appearance and functionality.

• Event Support: Efficiently set up for church events and meetings, and break down afterward. This includes arranging furniture, setting up necessary equipment, and ensuring spaces are clean and ready for use.

• Supply Management: Order, replace, and restock essential supplies, including toilet paper, soap, air fresheners, etc., to ensure the facility is well-equipped for all who use it.

• Building Log and Communication: Maintain a detailed building log for the Board of Trustees, reporting any necessary repairs or concerns. Communicate effectively with the Board regarding the building's maintenance needs and any urgent issues.

• Storage Organization: Clean out, organize, and maintain various storage spaces within the church, ensuring items are properly stored and easily accessible.

• Inspections and Contractor Liaison: Be present for building inspections and oversee contractors' work within the church, ensuring repairs and maintenance are completed according to standards.

• Oversight of the contracted cleaning company.

• Volunteer Coordination: Work with and build volunteer teams to assist in caring for the facility, leveraging the community's strengths to maintain and enhance the church's environment.

Qualifications:

• A practicing Christian with a desire to actively participate in the life of St. Paul's Ocean Grove Church through worship and small groups.

• Basic knowledge of building maintenance and handyman skills.

• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others, including volunteers and church staff.

• Flexible availability, including nights and on-call hours.

• Team builder with skill set to recruit, train, and equip volunteers for effective ministry.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their experience, skills, and why they feel called to serve in this capacity at St. Paul's Ocean Grove Church. Please include your involvement in church activities and any relevant maintenance or handyman experience.

Deadline for Application: March 27, 2024

Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@oceangrove.church

St. Paul's Ocean Grove Church is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: Office Administrator

Location: St. Paul's Ocean Grove Church, 80 Embury Ave., Ocean Grove, New Jersey 07756 | 732-776-1125 | oceangrove.church

Job Type: Part-Time

Hours: 20 hours per week (10 AM - 2 PM, Monday through Friday)

Position Overview:

St. Paul's Ocean Grove Church seeks a highly organized, motivated, and mission-driven Church Office Administrator to join our team. This role is essential in facilitating the smooth operation of the church office, supporting our staff, and providing a warm and welcoming environment for our congregation and visitors. The Office Administrator will play a key role in communication, coordination, and support of church activities, working closely with the pastoral team to foster the growth of our ministries. The ideal candidate is a professing and practicing Christian with a desire to contribute to the life and mission of St. Paul's Ocean Grove Church.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support: Handle daily administrative tasks including correspondence, answering phone calls, greeting visitors, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere in the church building.

• Visitor Connection: Engage with new visitors from various ministries, understanding the church's mission and guiding individuals to connect with appropriate ministry opportunities.

• Pastoral Support: Work directly with the Pastor and Executive Pastor, providing administrative support as the ministry grows and evolves.

• Staff Coordination: Assist in supporting the church staff, ensuring they have the resources and information needed to fulfill their roles effectively, including weekly attendance at staff meetings.

• Database Management: Maintain the church's membership and activity database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.

• Communication Materials: Synchronize print bulletins, calendars, and event listings, ensuring consistency across all church communications.

• Promotional Material: Oversee distribution of promotional materials for church events and ministries.

• Ministry Supplies: Coordinate the ordering and distribution of supplies necessary for worship services (e.g., envelopes, bulletins, prayer cards) and midweek activities, ensuring volunteers and staff are well-equipped.

• Management of mail and files for record-keeping.

Qualifications:

• A professing and practicing Christian with a desire to be an active part of St. Paul's Ocean Grove Church.

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a friendly and professional demeanor.

• Experience in office administration or a related field, preferably within a church or non-profit setting.

• Proficiency in database management and office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace).

• Creative skills in producing promotional materials and managing content for print and digital media.

• Ability to work collaboratively with church staff, volunteers, and the congregation.

• Team builder with skill set to recruit, train, and equip volunteers for effective ministry.

Application Process:

Candidates are invited to submit a resume along with a cover letter that highlights their experience, skills, and personal faith journey. The cover letter should also explain why the candidate feels called to serve as the Church Office Administrator at St. Paul's Ocean Grove Church.

Deadline for Application: March 27, 2024

Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@oceangrove.church

St. Paul's Ocean Grove Church is an equal opportunity employer.