Administration Openings
Binkley Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, N.C., seeks a full-time Church Administrator to manage the business affairs of the church. Binkley is a diverse, progressive, and welcoming and affirming congregation.
An ideal candidate will be a skilled business/finance/accounting professional with at least two years’ experience at a church, nonprofit, or for-profit organization with a budget of similar size ($750k) and complexity. The incumbent must be proficient in double-entry and fund accounting, accounting, bookkeeping, use of online giving platforms such as Venmo and Zelle and have excellent computer skills. The incumbent also must be well organized, efficient in creating and maintaining financial records, as well as committed to maintaining complete confidentiality regarding pledges and contributions.
Responsibilities
Financial Management
- Maintain church financial records electronically, including contributions, fees, gifts, expenditures, and payroll.
- Ensure that back-up copies of electronic records are created, filed, and maintained with each budget update, quarterly or more often as needed. Experience in using PowerChurch online software highly desirable.
- Assist Finance Committee in developing annual budget.
- Prepare Binkley Church checks for signature / electronic transfers by authorized personnel.
- Schedule all building use, the billing of building user fees, payments, and recording. Prepare monthly and annual reports for the Building Use Committee.
- Maintain accounts paid ledger including verification of invoices, preparation and distribution of checks / electronic payments and posting.
- Complete monthly bank and credit card reconciliation reports along with quarterly Binkley Endowment Fund adjustments.
- Prepare sales tax refund reports for signature by Chair of Finance Committee.
- Develop proposed annual office budget.
- Review and process all requests from insurance carriers including annual workers compensation audit for Binkley Church.
- Maintain all employee payroll and benefits records including vacation, sick leave, Flexible Spending Plans, and Ministers and Missionaries Retirement Boards retirement programs.
- Assist Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Budget Director, Chair of Finance Committee, and Building Use Chair as requested.
- Work with the appropriate committees in planning and promoting the annual church stewardship campaign and capital fund drives.
- Assure all tax reports (941, W–2) are promptly paid and timely filed.
Personnel management
- Supervise the positions of Property Manager and Office Administrator in accordance with Binkley’s personnel policies, practices, and procedures.
- Periodically review wage and salary structures, personnel practices and benefits and make recommendations to the Human Resources Committee.
- Assure the church’s compliance with federal and state labor laws.
- Coordinate the vacation schedule.
Properties management
- Supervise the Facilities Manager.
- Develop and administer policies and procedures concerning the use of all church properties, and facilities in conjunction with the Building Use Committee.
- Work with staff and organizations in coordinating the assignment of classrooms and church facilities for meetings and activities. Responsible for the church master calendar for both internal and external users of the property.
- Evaluate periodically the insurance needs of the church and reporting to the Finance Committee.
- Oversee the security of the church including managing the security system.
- Maintain an inventory of church property and equipment.
Office management
- Give general direction to the operation of the church office and supervise the office personnel as assigned.
- Ensure proper maintenance of all office equipment and computer systems.
- Assure that proper computer backup is routinely maintained.
- Administer the church office budget and building and grounds maintenance budget, including utilities and contract services.
- Maintain database for the Inquirers Class
- Update membership database and online directory.
- Maintain and update Notebird for the Deacons.
Please visit www.binkleychurch.org to learn more about the church.
To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to office@binkleychurch.org.
Binkley Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, N.C., seeks a part-time Office Manager (working up to 20 hours per week) to provide administrative support for the church. Binkley is a diverse, progressive, and welcoming and affirming congregation.
An ideal candidate will be a skilled administrative professional with at least three years experience at a church, nonprofit, or for-profit organization. The incumbent must have a high school degree (a bachelor’s degree is preferred). The incumbent must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, Publisher, and Google Docs. The incumbent also must be well organized, demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and problem-solving skills, and be able to work both collaboratively and independently. Additionally, the incumbent must be able to relate in a professional manner with staff, church members, volunteers, and the public.
Responsibilities
- Answer phones, greet visitors/guests, process emails and postal mail.
- Recruit and train volunteer receptionists.
- Process Sunday visitors and new members and record worship attendance.
- Prepare bulletins for all worship services, weddings, and memorial services.
- Prepare and disseminate weekly updates and monthly newsletters.
- Maintain archived versions of all official church documents.
- Maintain organization and tidiness of office area.
- Other duties as needed to support the church staff.
Please visit www.binkleychurch.org to learn more about the church.
To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to office@binkleychurch.org.
Music Ministry Openings
Part-Time Organist/Piano Accompanist
Binkley Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks a part-time Organist (and Piano Accompanist) to support its music ministry. Binkley is a diverse, progressive, and welcoming and affirming congregation.
The Organist will provide musical accompaniment for all worship experiences and the Chancel Choir to further spiritual enrichment and community outreach in support of Binkley’s mission. An ideal candidate will be a skilled, energetic, and enthusiastic musician who will partner with the Minister of Music and other ministerial staff in building upon existing traditions and exploring new forms of worship and music to attract youth, young adults, and families with young children.
Responsibilities
- Partner with ministerial staff to create worship experiences that engage existing members and attract visitors/new members to Binkley.
- Select and perform music (e.g., preludes, offertories, and postludes) that supports the liturgy and key messages of the worship experience to inform, challenge, educate, and inspire.
- Accompany the Chancel Choir and soloists.
- Develop and nurture trusting relationships with parishioners across generations.
- Foster community outreach and connection through the music program.
Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in music (master’s preferred) with significant experience in organ and piano performance. Organ proficiency is required. The salary will be dependent upon the skills and experience of the candidate.
A snapshot of music at Binkley:
Our sanctuary is an acoustically-vibrant worship space with flexible seating for the congregation. A focal point is a two-manual, 21-rank pipe organ manufactured by the Schantz Organ Company and installed in 1989. The traditional roll-top console is easily moved to accommodate various service or concert configurations. Additional details about the instrument may be found in the Organ Historical Society database. Other primary instruments include a Kawai baby grand piano, a four-octave set of handbells, and choir chimes.
The Chancel Choir boasts a high caliber of musicianship and includes accomplished vocalists, instrumentalists, and soloists. The congregation is also musically adept, receptive to a wide array of musical genres, and open to trying new hymns. Service music at Binkley typically includes hymns and sacred music from a variety of styles. Recent performance highlights include: Durufle’s “Requiem” for Palm Sunday; Vespers Services for All Saints, Pentecost, and All Souls; Scripture and Spirituals; Hymn Sings; Jazz Music Sunday; and a variety of Appalachian folk and hymn tunes performed by the Old Time Gospel Band. We sponsor a Choral Scholars Program, in partnership with local universities, through which students receive a modest scholarship for taking a leadership role in the music ministry of the church. The Chancel Choir also engages in collaborative choral performances with other groups and faith communities in the area.
Please visit www.binkleychurch.org to learn more about the church.
To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume, and the names and contact information of three references to musicsearch@binkleychurch.org.