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Parish Administrator

Medley Fellow for Church Music

Staff Singers

Position Summary
The Parish Administrator serves as the chief administrative officer of the Cathedral, overseeing operations, finance, human resources, facilities, and strategic planning to support the mission and ministry of the congregation. Working closely with the Dean, Vestry, and staff, the Parish Administrator ensures the effective stewardship of resources, facilitates operational excellence, and fosters a welcoming and vibrant church community.

Key Responsibilities

Ministry Leadership

• Articulates the mission and vision of St. Andrew’s Cathedral and ensures that all programs, services, and parish leaders work to further this mission and vision.
• Provide leadership and oversight for day-to-day administrative functions of the Cathedral.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
• Support and collaborate with clergy, staff, and lay leadership to achieve strategic goals.
• Ex-officio member of the Vestry
• Willingness to be flexible with work hours to accommodate the needs of the job responsibilities.

Finance & Stewardship

• Work with the Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Vestry to develop and manage the annual budget.
• Oversee financial operations, including accounting, payroll, and audits, ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency in collaboration with Vestry and Treasurer
• Assist in stewardship efforts, grant applications, and fundraising initiatives to support the Cathedral’s mission.
• Oversee organization and retention of Cathedral archives, including appropriate retention and storage of fiscal documents.

Human Resources & Staff Management

• Supervise administrative, facilities, and program staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Oversee hiring, performance evaluations, and professional development of lay employees.
• Fosters a hospitable workplace climate consistent with the Episcopal Church’s established treatment of employees, clergy and lay, in accordance with all federal and state employment-related laws.

Facilities & Property Management

• Oversee maintenance, security, and use of Cathedral buildings and grounds.
• Work with the Facilities Committee to develop long-term maintenance and capital improvement plans.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to facilities and operations.
• Ensure an annual insurance audit is completed.

Communications & Public Relations

• Support internal and external communications, including digital platforms, newsletters, and public relations.
• Ensure that the Cathedral maintains a welcoming and accessible presence in the broader community.
• Facilitate a welcoming environment for members, visitors, and groups utilizing Cathedral spaces.

Essential Qualities & Skills

• Visionary Leadership: Demonstrated leadership and vision in strategic planning, managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives.
• Mission Alignment: understands and supports the church’s mission, vision, and values.
• Relational Connectivity: strong interpersonal and communication skills, commitment to building relational trust with the church community, works well in collaboration with others.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in church administration, nonprofit management, or a similar setting.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, fundraising, and financial oversight.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of Episcopal Church governance, values, and traditions (preferred).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 per year, commensurate with experience and the cost of living in Jackson, MS.
• Benefits: Health insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Dean of the Cathedral, the Very Rev. Anne Maxwell, at amaxwell@standrews.ms.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral invites applications for the 2024 - 2025 Medley Fellow. The Medley Fellowship is named in thanksgiving of Jean and Tim Medley, whose generosity established the Cathedral’s Music Endowment. This opportunity is designed to provide hands-on experience to an individual who has an interest in pursuing church music ministry as a vocation and is eager to gain experience in choral conducting, service playing, children’s music, or some combination thereof. The ideal candidate is an undergraduate student pursuing a major in music who has completed at least the sophomore year, or a recently graduated music major who is in the first year or two of their career. The specific duties will be tailored to the successful candidate’s interests and skill, but will include a combination of choral conducting, service playing (organ and/or piano), children’s music, liturgical planning, administration, and other duties as assigned. The position will not exceed 8 hours per week. A complete application includes a resume and cover letter.

This position will be a one academic year appointment and carries a $6000 stipend. The successful candidate must pass a background check and complete Safeguarding God's Children training per the requirements of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi.

Please contact Jessica Nelson (jnelson@standrewscathedral.org) for more information.