Position Description

General

The vision of FreeChurch Toronto is to see prodigals come home and Christ-followers formed in a community empowered for the flourishing of our city. We are a multi-generational, multi-ethnic, and LGBTQ-inclusive congregation. We are committed to building a staff team that is diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. We invite all applicants to review our mission, vision and values: https://freechurch.ca/beliefs  

The Operations Administrator will provide different aspects of administrative support for a variety of FreeChurch ministries and activities.  

Role & Responsibilities  

General 

• Participate in weekly staff meetings and annual leadership retreats
• Attend portion of elders meetings upon request  

Sunday Ministry 

• Work with Sr. Pastor and staff in organizing weekly services
• Manage all operations related to Sunday services
• Recruit and coordinate Sunday volunteer teams
• Create PowerPoint slides for announcements and Sunday services

Communication 

• Manage social media and website content
• Prepare and manage church communication via weekly emails 
• Along with other staff, be an initial contact for newcomers 
• Manage occasional printed materials  
• Edit and upload weekly sermon recording to MixCloud

General Administration 

• Manage database for membership, volunteers, and Sunday teams
• Work with Treasurer and/or elders in tracking budget and expenses 
• Manage facility rental agreement and relationship  

Event Planning 

• Work with staff in organizing and managing seasonal and special events

Musical Worship

• Schedule and coordinate weekly musical worship teams and leaders
• Manage database of worship songs and lyric decks
• Manage church’s audio technology with volunteer teams
• Meet with worship volunteers quarterly

Required Qualifications 

• Understand and align with the mission, vision, and values of FreeChurch
• Possess demonstrated experience in administrative roles 
• Strong interpersonal skills in a multicultural setting 
• Strong written communication skills 
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities and tasks 
• Self-initiated and able to work independently 
• College diploma or university degree 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Experience with website and social media management
• Applicant must be eligible to work in Canada  

Desirable Qualifications 

• Become a member of FreeChurch 
• Graphic design knowledge  

Remuneration

• Hourly Wage: $21 / hour 
• Health, Dental and Insurance Benefits: after 3 months 
• Vacation: 3 weeks per calendar year  

Application deadline: May 15, 2024

Start date: June 2024

Please email cover letter and resume to Jon Osmond (jon@freechurch.ca)