Job Description

Company Overview

We are a multi-cultural, multi-generational congregation with a mission to be a caring, spiritually growing, family centered church promoting the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Worship, Discipleship and Community Outreach. We meet Sundays to study the Word, rejoice, worship, and fellowship together and we offer many programs as we grow and serve God and our community in Cochrane and globally.

Summary

We are seeking a caring and attentive Church Administrator with a spiritual commitment to exemplify and live out a commitment to God, His church, and the mission and vision of St. Peter's Church. Through your effective administration, communication, and coordination talents, you will play a vital role in the life and operation of our church in Cochrane, serving as the first point of contact for day-to-day operations. Your excellent people and organizational skills will benefit our team as you support worship and ministry activities, the ministry staff, council, and the congregation. We offer a competitive salary, paid time off, and health benefits or pay in lieu.

Responsibilities

Serve as the initial point of contact for the church - responding to phone calls, emails, mail, and walk-in visitors. Route inquiries and correspondence to appropriate ministry teams or personnel. Maintain and manage the master calendar of church events and facility bookings. Coordinate space use with internal ministries and external groups. Provide administrative support to the Pastor, ministry teams, and lay leaders. Help with planning, logistics, and materials for worship services, events, and church programs. Assist in the preparation of the bulletin, service scripts, and related materials. Support the planning and executing of special services (Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter). Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of church membership and key documents (e.g., meeting minutes, annual reports). Provide assistance with financial operations including invoice processing, contributions tracking, and budget support in collaboration with the Treasurer or Finance Team.

Qualifications

Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate discretion. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a faith-based environment. Must complete a Vulnerable Sector Check Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and an ability to learn other PC based tools. Familiarity with church management software is an asset (Powerchurch). Prior administrative or church experience preferred.

Call-To-Action

If you are ready to contribute your skills to our leadership team and make a difference in the lives of our growing congregation, we invite you to apply today!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 26 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking Paid time off
Application question(s):

Are you willing to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check? Are you able to work in our office from 9 am-3 pm and on occasional weekends and evenings for 26 hours per week?
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person