We're Hiring: Operations Coordinator

Join Our Team as an Operations Coordinator at First Congregational Church!

First Congregational Church of Battle Creek (fccbc.org) is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Operations Coordinator to join our team. Our church, deeply rooted in the progressive Christian faith tradition, is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all individuals, regardless of their background or identity. As we undertake a significant transition project to transform our historic facility into a hub for arts, culture, and spirituality, we are looking for someone who can adapt to changing demands, ensure the efficient operations of our physical space, and continue cultivating the vibrant network of community partnerships which are crucial to this project.

Position Details:

  • Title: Operations Coordinator

  • Organizational Focus: Administration of Building Functions

  • Classification: Full Time, Exempt

  • Reports To: Pastor (direct supervisor);
    Church Council & Building Steering Committee (project stakeholders)

  • Compensation: $45,000-$55,000 annually + benefits

Position Focus and Summary: As our Operations Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day operations of our church building. This multifaceted role involves overseeing building and administrative staff, stewarding and expanding the Community Partner Program, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the overall efficiency of our building operations. If you have exceptional communication skills, a high level of initiative, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, we want to hear from you!

Our Ideal Candidate:

  • Has exceptional communication, problem solving, and conflict management skills

  • Embodies a high level of initiative, tact, judgment, and can attend to confidentiality

  • Is committed to self-improvement, emotional maturity, and accountability in community

  • Demonstrates strong ethics, as well as personal and professional boundaries

  • Is confident working independently and maintaining a high level of performance, managing multiple tasks and commitments simultaneously, and demonstrating calm under pressure

  • Knows their way around office equipment, Microsoft Office, the Google Work suite, mobile technology, and building management software

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Staff Coordination and Oversight:

    • Supervise and provide direction to building and administrative staff, including janitorial, hospitality, maintenance, and event support personnel

    • Schedule and allocate tasks to ensure seamless operations and excellent service delivery

    • Assist in recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of staff as needed

  • Community Partner Program:

    • Implement and manage the Community Partner Program, which includes overseeing relationships with organizations leasing space in the building

    • Serve as the primary point of contact for Community Partners, addressing their needs and ensuring their lease agreements and memorandums of understanding are upheld

    • Collaborate with Community Partners to foster a positive and cooperative atmosphere within the building

    • Manage lease agreements, memorandums of understanding, renewals, and rent collection processes

    • Handle tenant inquiries and oversee move-in and move-out procedures

  • Reporting and Communication:

    • Report regularly to the Building Steering Committee and Church Council on building operations, program implementation, and staff performance

    • Collaborate with the Admin Team of Church Council to develop and monitor operational budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility

    • Facilitate communication between building and administrative staff, Community Partners, building stakeholders, and church leadership

    • Support the Building Steering Committee in creating operational policies that support the immediate and long term goals of the organization

  • Event Management Support:

    • Coordinate and schedule event support staff for functions and activities within the building

    • Ensure that events run smoothly by providing support and resolving issues as they arise

    • Collaborate with event organizers to meet their specific needs and requirements

  • Janitorial/Maintenance Staff Management:

    • Direct janitorial staff to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the building

    • Prioritize cleaning and maintenance tasks to address immediate needs and long-term maintenance goals

We Expect You To Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, or a related field (preferred).

  • 5+ years of leadership/ministry experience.

  • Working knowledge of, and comfort with, the progressive Christian faith tradition and theology.

  • Working understanding of equity and privilege pertaining to the radical welcome and inclusion of people of all races, faiths, real or perceived gender identities, a variety of sexual orientations, class, and ability.

We Offer:

  • Competitive salary range of $45,000-$55,000 DOE

  • Pension and health insurance plans through the United Church of Christ

  • Flexible work schedule

  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.

  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

  • The chance to be part of a community-focused organization making a positive impact.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about building operations, community engagement, and creating an inclusive environment, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and references to nate@fccbc.org with the subject line “Operations Coordinator” by 11:59 PM on Friday, October 20th, 2023. We will invite prospective applicants to an initial Zoom interview by October 31st. 

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity: First Congregational Church of Battle Creek is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. First Congregational Church of Battle Creek’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or height and weight, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

First Congregational Church of Battle Creek supports employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If any employee believes that an accommodation of a disability is necessary to perform the essential functions of a position, Michigan law requires the employee to notify First Congregational Church of Battle Creek of this in writing within one hundred eighty two (182) days after the employee knows or reasonably should have known of the need for an accommodation.

Join our team and help us create an inclusive and welcoming space for all at First Congregational Church of Battle Creek!

Nate Craddock