The First Baptist Church of Palo Alto, California is seeking well qualified candidates for  a full time CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR.  The successful candidate will have significant responsibilities in the areas of

• office management,
• internal and external communications,
• coordination of volunteers,
• management of church facilities
• relations with the church’s renters 

We seek an energetic person, comfortable with taking initiative, problem solving, and being held accountable for daily operations in the five diverse areas. In general, this person needs to be attentive to information gathering, practice active listening, follow task objectives, and keep accurate records of tasks brought to closure.

• Four-year college degree preferred
• 3-5 years administrative experience
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong computer skills; familiar with Mac or pc, word processing, email, and other standard software
• Ability to work with minimal direction and to prioritize use of time
• Previous church experience preferred

Compensation commensurate with education and experience

Full job description available on request

Applications may be sent to Rick Mixon, Pastor, First Baptist Church, 305 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 or electronically to rrmixon@aol.com.

7-6-2008, rrm