GLIDE
Glide Memorial Church
ChurchOperations&MinistrySupportManager
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“Church Operations & Ministry Support Manager at GLIDE. Skills: Church operations, Ministry support, Administrative coordination, Operational liaison. Serve as front-facing representative. Coordinate church office operations”
Industry & Context.
Operational decision-making; Problem solving
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, Ability to navigate throughout office spaces
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years nonprofit experience, 5+ years church operations experience, 5+ years administrative leadership experience, Faith-Based Organizing experience, Church experience, House of Worship Experience, Operational skills, Organizational skills, Administrative skills, Manage multiple priorities, Relational intelligence, Public-facing presence, High attention to detail, Follow-through, Discretion, Demonstrated cultural humility, Collaborative work style, Outstanding verbal communication skills, Outstanding written communication skills, Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, Proficiency using Zoom, Proficiency using Teams, Commitment to GLIDE mission, Commitment to GLIDE values, Commitment to GLIDE philosophy, Ability to work on a computer, Ability to see details, Ability to use standard office equipment, Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, Ability to hear within normal range, Ability to communicate effectively, Finger dexterity, Ability to navigate throughout office spaces
Nice to Have
Project manager experience, Supported multiple departments experience, Supported multiple ministries experience
What You'll Do.
Serve as front-facing representative
Coordinate church office operations
Coordinate administrative systems
Act as operational liaison
Support worship services
Support special events
Coordinate facilities operations
Coordinate safety compliance
Coordinate service requests
Coordinate vendor coordination
Exercise day-of operational decision-making
Maintain confidentiality
Maintain institutional knowledge
Maintain continuity of church operations
Ensure safe church environment
Ensure clean church environment
Ensure welcoming church environment
Ensure functional church environment
Provide administrative support to ministries
Provide coordination support to ministries
Support ministry leaders with scheduling
Support ministry leaders with calendars
Support ministry leaders with meeting logistics
Support ministry leaders with communications
Serve as coordination hub for ministry information
Serve as coordination hub for ministry documentation
Serve as coordination hub for ministry follow-up
Assist ministries with administrative preparation
Support ministry operations
Provide general administrative support
Provide general clerical support
Support meeting preparation
Support meeting follow-up
Maintain organized digital filing systems
Maintain organized physical filing systems
Maintain organized shared resources
Maintain organized documentation
Assist with invoice processing
Assist with purchasing requests
Assist with coordination with Finance
Support membership records
Support administrative tracking
Serve as administrative liaison
Serve as operational liaison
Support governance processes
Coordinate logistics for board meetings
Coordinate scheduling for board meetings
Coordinate materials preparation for board meetings
Coordinate information flow for board meetings
Assist with preparation of board documents
Assist with distribution of board documents
Assist with archival of board documents
Support follow-up on board-related action items
Maintain discretion in board communications
Maintain confidentiality in board communications
Maintain accuracy in board communications
Preserve institutional memory related to governance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Operational liaison between ministries; Liaison between church leadership; Liaison between Foundation departments; Coordination with Finance; Collaboration with Church leadership
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Public-facing; Board communications; Governance communications
Process & Methodology
Project management, Coordination
Full Job Description
## Description About Glide GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. Through its integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community, GLIDE empowers individuals, families, and children to achieve stability and to thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of society’s most pressing issues, including poverty, housing and homelessness, and racial and social justice. GLIDE’s mission is to create a radically inclusive, just, and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization The Church Operations & Ministry Support Manager (Internally known as Office Manager) serves as the operational and administrative anchor of GLIDE Memorial Church, project managing and supporting the daily functioning of the church and the ministries that animate its spiritual, artistic, and communal life. This role ensures that church operations run smoothly while providing consistent administrative, clerical, and coordination support to the Church’s ministries, including Music, AV, Congregational Life & Community Engagement (CLCE), Arts and Liturgy, and other church functions. The position is front-facing, systems-oriented, and relational, maintaining a welcoming, organized, and responsive church environment. ## Essential Duties and Responsibilities Church Operations & Relations : Serve as the primary weekday, front-facing representative of the Church. Coordinate church office operations, workflows, and administrative systems. Act as an operational liaison between ministries, church leadership, and Foundation departments. Support worship services, programs, and special events, including Sunday Celebrations. Coordinate facilities operations, safety compliance, service requests, and vendor coordination. Exercise day-of operational decision-making authority as needed. Maintain con
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