Parish Manager

Mission Statement

The mission of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church is to proclaim and teach the gospel in accordance with the Orthodox Faith; sanctify the faithful through God's grace in worship, the Divine Liturgy, and other sacraments; enhance parishioners' spiritual life; and add to the faithful by receiving individuals into the Church through instruction, baptism, and/or chrismation.

Position: Parish Manager
Reports to: Appointed Parish Council Member
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
General Classification: Hourly, Part time
Schedule: 20 hours per week.
Pay: $25.00 per hour 
Benefits: Retirement Benefits, 5 paid flex days off per year

Duties and Responsibilities

General Overview: The Parish Manager will primarily oversee the operational, administrative, and financial needs of the Church. The Parish Manager will collaborate with clergy, volunteers, contractors, ministry leads, committee leads, and the parish council to maintain facilities, organize events, festivals and track finances. This position will be the primary point of contact for all non-ecclesiastical parish business matters, outside vendors, and local government agencies. To execute these responsibilities, the Parish Manager will be responsible for creating and forwarding documents, working with contractors, and making sure committees are on track with major events such as our yearly Greek Festival. The Parish Manager will need to be a highly motivated and well-organized person who can work alone or collaborate with others. They will need to be proficient with Microsoft Office software, Google Drive, possess good quantitative reasoning skills, and verbal communication. The Parish Manager must be able to agree to a statement of faith in compliance with the Orthodox Church. The Parish Manager will be given necessary and adequate training for required tasks.

  • Administrative
    • Provide administrative support to parish clergy, council, and committees
    • Liaise with the Metropolis for filing of ecclesiastical documents
    • Answer telephone and direct inquiries as appropriate
    • Receive and respond to post mail and deliveries
    • Respond to email inquiries in a timely manner and forward as appropriate
    • Maintain online parish directory, mailing lists, and stewardship database
    • Assist with creating and forwarding documents for communication
    • Assist with updating parish website, social media, and bulletins
  • Property and Asset Management (To be Performed in Conjunction with Parish Council)
    • Manage Request for Proposals (RFP) for outside vendors and services
    • Maintain property and equipment inventory database
    • Oversee preventive property maintenance, repairs, landscaping, and renovation projects
    • Oversee contract management of utility and system equipment maintenance
    • Manage all phases of Church Hall rentals and event scheduling in collaboration with clergy calendar
    • Implement and maintain an effective emergency, safety, and security management plan and contacts 

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 4-year experience as an office manager or administrator or an equivalent combination of educational and professional experience
  • Working knowledge of, or ability to learn. Microsoft Suite, MailChimp, Google Drive, Adobe, social media, and basic financial software
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) for effective collaboration
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
  • Effective organizational, project management, and multi-tasking skills
  • Ability to work independently without supervision
  • Able to make a statement of faith in line with our Church’s teachings and values

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience with a not-for-profit organization or in Church management
  • Experience with financial software and finance management (e.g. payroll, auditing, accounting)
  • Orthodox Christian background

Additional Requirements

  • Successful completion of background check
  • Must sign Non-Disclosure Agreement and Code of Conduct
  • Successful completion of Metropolis employment requirements including training and background checks within one year of hire
  • Possession of or the ability to obtain, and maintain throughout employment, a valid Washington State driver's license.
  • Active St. Nicholas parishioners applying for the position shall be a member in good standing and should receive a blessing from the parish priest prior to applying for the position.

Identification

Applicants who are offered employment with the Church are required to provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States within three days of date of hire, as required by the 1986 Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act. A list of acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work will be provided to those who are offered employment.

Apply

Interested individuals should apply by emailing a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities, and accomplishments related to this position to mail@stnicholastacoma.org.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received for interview considerations. 

Posted by

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

1523 S Yakima Ave Tacoma
Tacoma, WA 98405

Web: https://stnicholastacoma.org/
Email: mail@stnicholastacoma.org
Phone: 253-272-0466

Posted on: May 12, 2025