ADMINISTRATOR

ADMINISTRATOR
CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER
BRYN MAWR, PA

REPORTS TO: THE RECTOR

POSITION SUMMARY
Since 1889, The Church of the Redeemer, set on fourteen acres in the center of Bryn Mawr, has been an anchoring institution of the surrounding neighborhood. It continues to be a dynamic center for worship, education, performance, community action, and fellowship. The Parish is seeking a new Administrator to join its collaborative team, as a prime point of contact with parishioners and as the principal contact with other financial institutions, vendors and regulatory bodies.

The various areas for which she or he will be responsible on a daily basis require managerial, financial, human resources and plant and facilities experience and expertise. As a senior non-clergy staff member for a not-for-profit institution, the Administrator wears many hats. She or he must be equally adept at communicating with church custodial staff as with parish families, and must be comfortable working hands-on with the parish Sexton as with analyzing monthly budget reports.

The church is both a structure as well as a place of being and belonging for hundreds of families. In many ways, the role of Administrator is a ministerial one, helping to foster an atmosphere of transparency, communication, mutual respect, and servant leadership that is values-driven, authentic, and of the highest integrity, welcoming and affirming all who walk through the church’s doors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Broadly defined, the Administrator is operationally responsible for all facilities and grounds, finance, program support, and parish administration. 

Buildings and Grounds
The Redeemer campus is defined by three major buildings – the church, parish house, and rectory -- and an expansive church yard and cemetery. The church, designed by Frank Burns, was built in 1889 and has undergone several major renovations. The last major renovation was completed in 2010. The administrative offices, meeting spaces, classrooms, and a commercial kitchen are located in the 22,000 square foot parish house, which benefits from a $12.5 million renovation completed in 2021 The rectory serves as a home for the Rector. Additionally, the church owns four residential lots across from the campus on Pennswood Road, for all of which oversight is the Administrator’s responsibility.

Finance
The church has an annual operating budget of approximately $2 million and a $12 million endowment. The successful candidate will be experienced in financial management, including budget oversight, capital expenditures and related planning, as well as relationship management with banking, asset management, and audit providers.

Program Support
The church maintains a large number of programs of worship and engagement, including multiple choirs, education opportunities for all ages, community service activities, and fellowship events. It also serves as a host for a number of private organizations and for occasions of community service. The related calendars, custodial care, planning and third party contracting for such activities all fall under the Administrator’s purview.

Parish Administration
The Administrator will participate in all staff, Vestry, and Finance committee meetings, will oversee all Safe Church compliance with staff and employees, and be responsible for all other required background checks in accord with local, state, and federal regulation. She or he will also maintain employee files, personnel and staff records, and periodic update of the employee handbook; and such other administrative duties as requested by the Rector.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Professional
 Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in finance, management, or a related field. Minimum 5-10 years managerial experience, preferably with non-profit institutions.

 Personal
Excellent, demonstrable personable communication skills, together with characteristics that exhibit honesty, transparency, forthcoming sensitivities, and a concern for every stakeholder.

A quick grasp of position essentials, and the ability to analyze and articulate necessary plant maintenance and upkeep strategies.

Additional attributes include a cheerful, collaborative personality and the ability to respond promptly and graciously to sudden, unforeseeable administrative or building emergencies that may arise across a wide variety of constituents.

COMPENSATION : A competitive salary with superb benefits including a very generous 403 (b program, fully paid health insurance, and four weeks of vacation.