Business Operations Manager

Principal Role: The Business Manager is responsible for leadership, administration and support of business and ministry operations for Fountain of Life Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Job Description: The position is exempt (hourly) part-time of 19 hours per week. Starting salary range of $18.00 to $25.00 per hour is based on qualifications, experience, and education. The Business Manager reports to the Board of Directors through the Treasurer.

Duties and Responsibilities: Provide direction and organization to the weekday operation of the business office; supervise staff and volunteer secretarial-clerical workers as needed for production outcome.

Support the church in planning, evaluating and conducting a comprehensive plan of business operation including scheduling and set up of campus facilities for ministry, leasing, and rentals.

Oversee all contract aspects of lessees of campus facilities.

Regularly review wage and salary structures, personnel policies, practices and benefits. Keep all employee records up to date.

Oversee payroll process. Monitor payroll records by ensuring changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, job title and department/division transfer(s) are accurate and timely.

Periodically evaluate the insurance needs of the church.

Serve as purchasing agent.

Interact with contracted accountant staff to provide flow and record keeping of documents for accounts payable functions.

Provide overall supervision of offering and donation processing in collaboration with financial staff.

Help prepare the annual church budget in collaboration with financial staff. Gather and compile information from church leaders and staff, forming a budget request for presentation to the Board of Directors.

Maintain inventory of church owned property and equipment.

Serve as on-site IT Manager, hire outside computer support as needed. Review hardware and software needs of employees and upgrade as necessary.

Maintain and keep computer system and digital documents readily accessible and in a redundant format.

Ensure compliance with all church policies and procedures, applicable federal, state, and city laws.

Meet and coordinate with Ministry Team for smooth interface of church business and ministry function.

Administer on-site columbarium

Experience, knowledge and attributes:

Significant experience in Administration. 5 years prior experience preferred.

Knowledge of all areas related to business growth, including finance, sales, information technology, property management, and human resources.

Effective listener with good communication skills, both orally and written.

Competent administrator with quality leadership skills.

Experienced and proficient with computer hardware and software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to learn and operate other software platforms.

Other Requirements:

References are required.

Background Check required.

Truthfulness required.

Commit to support the values and ministry goals of Fountain of Life.