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The parish of St. Aidan & St. Bartholomew (St. Bart's) in Gibsons is seeking a part-time parish administrator. 

The Parish Administrator works collaboratively as a member of a team (consisting of clergy, staff, trustees, parishioners, and community agency partners), serving the Parish of St. Bart’s and its Food Bank. The Parish Administrator is the face of the Parish for those coming through its doors throughout the week. The Parish Administrator is responsible for creating, organizing, and maintaining a welcoming, efficient office environment that serves as the centre for the life and mission of the Parish and its Food Bank. The Parish Administrator maintains current knowledge of parish life, activities, and upcoming events at St. Barts, including the Food Bank, to support effective administration and communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Parish Administrator:

· Works with clergy and staff to prepare weekly bulletins, circulars, and other documents and publications in print and digital formats, as required.

· Provides prompt, courteous, and helpful responses to internal and external requests and enquiries.

· Coordinates bookings for the church and meeting rooms and helps ensure the efficient use of parish buildings.

· Establishes and maintains Parish administrative systems and ensures the efficient management, organization, and storage of parish records, including parish and committee lists and minutes.

· Supports the development and delivery of Parish and Food Bank programmes by making effective use of available software and other technologies.

· Keeps abreast of new software and technologies and participates in courses and seminars to maintain and upgrade relevant skills as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

· A minimum of two years of post-secondary education beyond Grade 12, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

· A minimum of three to five years of experience in an office administration role.

· A strong orientation towards hospitality, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of clergy, staff, parishioners, and volunteers.

· Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

· Strong organizational and time-management skills, flexibility, attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

· A strong eye for design, with the ability to create attractive, professional-quality print and digital communications is desirable.

· Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Mailchimp, WordPress, and Canva, with strong word-processing, database management, and document layout skills. The ability and willingness to learn new software and technologies as required.

· A working knowledge of social media platforms and the ability to create and publish engaging content for parish communications.

· A current Police Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check, is required.

· A working knowledge of the Anglican Church and an understanding of its liturgy is desirable.

REPORTING

The Parish Administrator reports to the Incumbent on a day-to-day basis. The Incumbent and the Wardens share responsibility for the overall supervision and annual performance review of the Parish Administrator.

HOURS AND COMPENSATION

12 hours a week at $26.65 an hour, invoiced to the church.

START DATE

November 24th, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE

November 20

Interested persons should email the Rev. Daniel Melvill Jones