Bothell UMC: F/T Director of Operations

Description: Manage administrative operations for Bothell United Methodist Church and develop future operational strategy in collaboration with the lead pastor. 

Responsibilities: 

Supervise workings of the finance office including: 

• Gather information in preparation for annual budget development 
• Develop draft budget in collaboration with lead pastor 
• Read, analyze, and summarize financial monthly reports in collaboration with the Treasurer 
• Attend finance meetings and brief lead pastor 
• Supervise Bookkeeper and Financial Secretary 

Oversee overall office administration including: 

• Supervise administrative personnel and services (e.g. office manager, internet, and phone services) 
• Oversee the gathering of materials for, and creation of, written communication deliverables (e.g., Witness, programs, signage, website, etc.) 
• Ensure that year-end reporting is completed accurately and on time 
• Collect topics, create agenda, and facilitate staff meetings 
• Manage staff training (onboarding, retaining, and continuing education) 

Liaise with trustees on all facility improvements or repairs: 

• Oversee significant facility projects and spending 
• Supervise facility personnel and services (e.g., custodial services) 
• Establish or maintain contracts including for tenants, facilities, and administrative services 
• Identify areas for improvement, propose solutions, and lead implementation efforts gaps and propose solutions with regard to office administration, communication, and other areas related to business of the church 
• Attend pertinent church leadership meetings Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 
• Understand and commit to the vision of the United Methodist Church and of Bothell United Methodist Church 
• Exude friendly, professional, and approachable demeanor 
• Two years of personnel managerial experience 
• Ability to meet deadlines 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills 
• Enthusiastic approach to problem solving; ability to help generate novel solutions 
• Reliable and consistent follow through 
• Experience as a people manager 
• Ability to delegate for optimal efficiency 
• Experience facilitating or interest in learning facilitation techniques 
• Manage new or unknown processes (able to ask the right questions) 
• Experience managing projects or programs 

Four year college degree or equivalent work experience to apply or for more information please send an e-mail with subject line of “Director of Operations” to: applybothellumc@gmail.com

Organization: Bothell United Methodist Church

Contact: Alan Jacobsen

Closing Date: 10/25/2020