Employment Opportunities

Church Operations Coordinator (Part-Time)

18 hours/week | Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

Love organizing people, projects, and details? We think you'll feel right at home here.

At Grosse Pointe Congregational Church, we believe healthy ministry is supported by healthy operations. We're looking for a Church Operations Coordinator who finds joy in organizing details, solving problems, welcoming people, and helping others do their best work. If you're the kind of person who naturally brings order to moving pieces and enjoys helping a team succeed, we'd love to meet you!

About GPCC

Grosse Pointe Congregational Church is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ located in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan.

We strive to create a welcoming community where all people are invited to explore faith, build meaningful relationships, and serve others with compassion. Whether someone has attended church their entire life or is simply curious, we want every person who walks through our doors to know they belong.

Behind every Sunday service, community event, and ministry is a team of staff and volunteers working together. This position plays an important role in supporting that work.

The Opportunity

This position serves as the organizational hub of our church's daily operations. You'll coordinate office administration, support Sunday worship, help manage church communications, assist with finance and building use, and partner closely with the Pastor, volunteers, and ministry leaders.

No two weeks look exactly the same, which makes this role ideal for someone who enjoys variety, solving problems, and helping others accomplish great work.

What You'll Do

OFFICE OPERATIONS

• Coordinate day-to-day church office activities

• Respond to phone calls, emails, and visitor inquiries

• Maintain calendars, records, and shared documents

• Order office supplies and coordinate vendors as needed

WORSHIP SUPPORT

• Prepare weekly worship bulletins and presentation slides

• Coordinate weekly worship logistics with the Pastor and volunteers

• Help prepare materials for special services throughout the year

COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT

• Update website content and calendars

• Assist with weekly emails and social media

• Create simple printed materials using established templates

• Help communicate upcoming events and church activities

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

• Process weekly offerings and bank deposits

• Prepare financial information for the Treasurer and Finance Steward

• Maintain contribution records and administrative files

BUILDING USE & HOSPITALITY

• Coordinate facility reservations and room scheduling

• Welcome visitors, renters, and community groups

• Help ensure church spaces are organized and ready for use

LEADERSHIP SUPPORT

• Support the Pastor and Board of Stewards with meeting preparation, agendas, and documents

• Help coordinate church events and ministry activities

• Assist with weddings, funerals, baptisms, and membership records

You'll Thrive in This Role If...

• You genuinely enjoy helping people.

• You're naturally organized and dependable.

• You communicate clearly and professionally.

• You notice details that others often miss.

• You enjoy creating systems that make work easier.

• You're comfortable balancing multiple priorities.

• You're willing to jump in wherever needed.

• You enjoy working collaboratively with staff and volunteers.

• You appreciate being part of a church community and supporting its ministry.

Qualifications

We're more interested in finding the right person than checking every box, but ideal candidates will have experience in several of these areas:

• Administrative or office coordination experience

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Experience with Google Workspace or similar office software

• Comfort learning new technology

• Basic financial or bookkeeping experience is helpful

• Experience coordinating events or volunteers is a plus

• Previous church or nonprofit experience is welcomed but not required

Schedule

This position is designed around a consistent weekly schedule that provides reliable office hours for our congregation and ministry leaders.

The typical schedule includes:

• Three consistent weekdays (approximately 9:00 AM–2:00 PM) selected collaboratively with the Pastor

• Sunday mornings (approximately 9:00 AM–12:00 PM) to support worship and welcome activities

Compensation & Time Off

• Part-time, hourly position (18 hours/week)

• $28.00 per hour

• 10 paid vacation days

• 7 paid personal/sick days

• 1 floating holiday

Why Join GPCC?

This is an opportunity to help create a welcoming church where people feel connected, ministries are well supported, and meaningful work happens every week. If you enjoy building order behind the scenes so others can flourish, we'd love to hear from you!‍ ‍

To Apply

Please submit the following:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Send application materials to:
Pastor Richard
pastorrichard@gpcong.org

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position will remain open until filled.