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Communications and Operations Manager

Communications and Operations Manager

Part-time | 19 hours per week | $27,000-$32,000 annually, depending on experience

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About St. John’s

St. John’s is an engaged, historic Episcopal parish serving the Cape Ann community. We are seeking a Parish Communications and Operations Manager to help our parish thrive through effective communication, thoughtful organization, and reliable administrative support.

Working closely with the Priest in Collaboration, staff, vestry, and volunteers, this person will help share the story of St. John’s, support our ministries, and keep the day-to-day operations of the parish running smoothly.

This is a part-time position averaging 19 hours per week, with a combination of in-person and remote work. Benefits include prorated paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.

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Key Responsibilities

Communications and Outreach

  • Manage parish communications, including the weekly newsletter, worship bulletins, website updates, social media, and community announcements.

  • Create and edit engaging content for parishioners, visitors, and the wider community, maintaining a consistent voice across communication channels.

  • Coordinate communications for worship, events, ministries, stewardship, and outreach initiatives, including local media outreach as appropriate.

  • Maintain communication lists and parishioner records in the Realm database, and help strengthen newcomer engagement.

 

Parish Administration and Operations

  • Provide administrative support to the Priest in Collaboration, vestry, and ministry leaders.

  • Coordinate vestry meetings, including notifications, dissemination of agendas and digital documents, and coordinate lay ministry schedules for publication.

  • Support volunteer-led ministries and committees with logistics, communications, and coordination.

  • Manage office supplies and inventory, parking lot leases and event-related arrangements, and requests related to the Parish Emergency Fund.

  • Serve as a central point of contact for parish communications and administrative coordination.

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Financial and Personnel Administration

  • Process biweekly payroll and assist with employee onboarding, benefits administration, personnel files, and related documentation.

  • Prepare check request forms in coordination with the Treasurer and Bookkeeper, using the parish chart of accounts.

  • Maintain vendor paperwork, including W-9 and 1099 forms, and provide information needed for financial reporting.

  • Support the annual parochial report, audit, stewardship reporting, and annual giving campaign.

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Qualifications

We are looking for an organized, resourceful, and collaborative person who enjoys helping a community stay connected and operate effectively.

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Essential skills and experience

  • Proven, hands-on experience with Canva, Constant Contact, Google Workspace (Google Suite), and basic website updating.

  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with an eye for detail and clear, engaging content.

  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.

  • Comfort with administrative tasks, digital tools, and coordinating information among different people.

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with clergy, staff, vestry, and volunteers.

 

Additional experience we value

  • Experience in nonprofit, church, or similar administrative operations, including familiarity with payroll processes.

  • Familiarity with Realm or another database or constituent management system.

  • Experience with social media, digital communications, and event coordination.

  • An appreciation for the Episcopal Church tradition and parish life.

      

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and samples of previous writing and social media work by December 01, 2026

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