Office Administrator

St Mary's Orthodox Cathedral in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a parish of approximately 375 members, two clergy, and a full-time Music Director, is seeking an Office Administrator to oversee the daily operations of the Church office.  The Office Administrator serves as the primary point of contact for the church.

Duties include:

  • Greet visitors and answer phones
  • Provide information, answer questions, or direct to the appropriate person
  • Process incoming and outgoing mail
  • Schedule building rental, administer rental agreements, and assist with event planning
  • Coordinate arrangements for weddings, baptisms, chrismations, and funerals, including explaining all requirements and processing all related paperwork
  • Maintain Church calendar and Building Attendent schedule
  • Update information for Church website
  • Create and publish the weekly Messenger and monthly Bulletin
  • Recruit, coordinate, and schedule office volunteers
  • Order office and kitchen supplies
  • Prepare and distribute monthly Church Board Meeting and Annual Parish Meeting agendas, minutes, and related handouts
  • Manage year-end mailing of membership cards and annual contribution statements
  • Coordinate and publish the year-end Annual Report and Financial Report
  • Accept church donations and record according to procedures
  • Manage church records and database files
  • Provide administrative support to the clergy and Board of Trustees
  • Assist Finance Officers with various tasks, including entering invoices into QuickBooks, ACH maintenance, account reconciliations, and filing
  • Establish, maintain, and recommend improvements to office processes and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

  • High School degree with some college or post-secondary education preferred
  • Administrative office experience preferred, preferably in a church (Orthodox preferred) or other non-profit organization
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and Google email
  • Experience with database sytems, QuickBooks, Servant Keeper and website management is desired

Skills:

  • Excellent telephone, interpersonal, and written communication skills
  • Friendly, cooperative attitude
  • Highly organized, self-directed, and attentive to detail
  • Ability to multitask and meet regular deadlines
  • Sensitivity to people's needs and the ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Possess an understanding of Eastern Orthodox religion

Working Conditions:

This position is a 40 hour-per-week position, but we will consider splitting it into two part-time positions (20/20, 25/15, s0/10, etc.) Hours are flexible, but require working some regular weekday hours.

Salary: $20 to $25/hr, depending on experience

Benefits:  Full-time positions are eligible for benefits, and part-time positions are not.

How to apply:

Email your cover letter and resume by March 22, 2026, to hr@stmarysoca.org, and indicate whether you are interested in full-time or part-time work. Candidates will be sent a questionnaire and application to complete prior to interviews.  Final Candidate(s) will be required to pass a background check before employment.

Posted by

St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral

1701 5th St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413

Web: stmarysoca.org
Email: office@stmarysoca.org
Phone: 612-781-7667

Posted on: March 10, 2026