Congregational Administrator The Unitarian Society of New Haven 700 Hartford Turnpike, Hamden CT 06517

The Unitarian Society of New Haven (USNH) is a liberal religious congregation with approximately 325 adult members. We are a diverse multi-generational faith community that inspires lives of compassion and generosity, nurtures spiritual growth, cultivates transformative connections, and works to create a more just world. We seek a highly motivated and experienced person to manage the business affairs and ensure smooth operation of our active and engaged congregation. www.USNH.org

Responsibilities:

– Works closely with Senior Minister and lay leaders to ensure accurate and effective administration of congregational life.

– Manages financial and administrative functions of the congregation, including QuickBooks, accounting, and payroll in collaboration with paid staff and volunteers.

– Manages facilities maintenance, rental, and usage.

– Supervises administrative and facilities staff and oversees personnel salary and benefits with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

– Develops and maintains multiple pathways for communication among leaders, membership, and the wider community, including website, print, newsletters, email updates, and social media.

– Evaluates and prioritizes administrative functions and readily delegates to paid staff and volunteers.

– Recruits, trains, supervises, and supports volunteers, using initiative and creativity.

– Provides a high-level of professionalism, collaboration, and communication in the church office while serving as a point-of-contact for people both inside and outside the congregation.

Qualifications:

– College degree and 2-5 years’ experience in organization administration and office management.

– Experience with QuickBooks, payroll services, database software, and accounting functions.

– Supervisory and volunteer coordination experience.

– Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including use of websites and social media.

– Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work while managing multiple projects simultaneously and working accurately with attention to detail. Capable of working independently and as part of a team of professional staff and lay leaders.

– Ability to work effectively, comfortably, and energetically with people from diverse backgrounds.

– Experience with computers and office and financial management software, including Word, Excel, QuickBooks, database management software, web management, email communications, social media, and networking; skillful adopter of new technologies.

– Satisfactory criminal background and reference checks.

– Preference given for experience with management of faith communities or nonprofits. Prior experience with Unitarian Universalism not required. Not open to congregation members.

Hours: Full-time salaried position (40 hours/week) with benefits. Requires occasional evening and weekend hours. We will also consider structuring the job to 30 hrs/week with pro-rated benefits.

Reporting: The Congregational Administrator reports to the Senior Minister

Salary: Dependent on experience. (Within UUA Fair Compensation Guidelines)

To Apply: Email resumé and cover letter: mailto:personnel@USNH.org . Please include the words Congregational Administrator in the subject line. Please do not telephone the congregation.

USNH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to apply

Email resumé and cover letter: mailto:personnel@USNH.org . Please include the words Congregational Administrator in the subject line. Please do not telephone the congregation.