Employment Opportunities

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR

Christ Church is a vibrant, welcoming, multigenerational Episcopal Church in downtown Macon. We are looking for a part-time parish administrator to serve as a communication hub for the parish, oversee the office and office volunteers, coordinate the scheduling of the facility, and be a welcoming presence. The position is Monday-Thursday 9:00-4:00.

Position Description:

Manage Church Calendar and coordinates facilities use (with oversight of the rector).
Create agenda for weekly staff meeting (with input from staff) and take notes.
Collects information from various ministries in the church for monthly Chimes and for Annual Report.
Provides support as needed for parish groups.
Keeps membership information up to date in Realm Church Software.
Helps prepare any in-house publications such as welcome packets and bulletin inserts.
Keeps welcoming packets prepared and in stock.
Arranges for transfers in and out of the parish.
Prepares and sends out parish mailings and weekly emails using Constant Contact.
Order and manage office supplies.
Manage, train, and schedule office volunteers.
Order any catering needed for special events not otherwise handled by Parish Life.
Answer the telephone and office door when not covered by an office volunteer.
Helps to compile information for the annual Parochial report.
Maintains confidentiality of information.

Qualifications:

Able to navigate Realm software and other online resources.
College Degree
Mature, respectful, friendly, and welcoming of all people.
Comfortable working with current office equipment such as digital printers.
Able to respond with compassion to those calling or coming by the church for help.
Strong organizational skills.

Application:

Please send a cover letter, resume and references to the Rev. Cynthia Knapp: Cynthia@Christchurchmacon.com.

ASSOCIATE PRIEST

Christ Church is a vibrant, multigenerational church in downtown Macon, Georgia, growing by God’s grace as a family of faith, fellowship, and ministry. We celebrate our history and are approaching our parish’s 200th anniversary in 2025 which is also the 25^th anniversary of our Fisk organ. The oldest church in Macon and the mother church of the diocese of Atlanta, we have about 700 members with a staff of 2 priests, a full time youth minister, a full time director of music, a part time children’s minister, and support staff. We provide opportunities for all ages for spiritual growth and fellowship, joyful worship, an excellent music program, healing ministry, and extensive opportunities for outreach ministry including our own program for meeting the needs of the food insecure, Weekend Lunch. We also help people discern and develop their own gifts for ministry and to carry them out in the life of the church and the surrounding community. We love to celebrate life together- often enjoying our beautiful weather outdoors Our church draws from about a 40-minute radius in any direction.

Macon is a thriving city in the heart of Georgia known for its live music scene, revitalized and growing downtown, and proximity to Atlanta, the mountains, and the coast. Macon is home to three institutions of higher learning that help to support a very affordable cosmopolitan community that enjoys the arts and entertainment. We work in conjunction with the larger body of Christ and other communities of faith to serve the middle Georgia area more effectively. As a result, Macon has a wonderfully supportive network of ministries and people that work together to best meet the needs of the larger community. See our website christchurchmacon.com for more information about our church and choosemacon.com for more information about our community.

Position Description

The associate shares in many of the responsibilities of the rector under the rector’s supervision. These include:

Assisting regularly with preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and administering the sacraments, including participation in Sunday Services at 8:00 and 10:30, the Wednesday noon Eucharist and healing service, and other services.
Identify and develop creative community building opportunities.
Providing support for Christian education for adults in conjunction with the Adult Education Team, and the rector.
Provide support for men’s ministry and Bible Study
Work to develop and implement creative ways to better reach those living in the downtown area lofts
Work as a team with the clergy and staff.

Qualifications Required

Mature faith, heart for the Lord, and desire to serve
MDIV from an Episcopal Seminary or Anglican studies program
Ordination to the priesthood or in that process
Relationship builder, warm and friendly
Strong preacher, teacher, communicator
Competent in the use of current technology in ministry
Strong work ethic, self-motivated
Discipleship and evangelism
Good people skills including children

Compensation

Salary, Housing, and SECA $66,000 – $70,000 commensurate with experience
Health and Dental Insurance
Paid Holidays, 4 weeks paid vacation, and sick days
Pension
Continuing Education allowance
Auto/travel allowance
Phone allowance
Professional expense account

Application

Submit a cover letter, OTM profile, and resume to Cynthia@christchurchmacon.com

NURSERY WORKER

Christ Church, the Episcopal Church on Walnut street downtown, is looking for additional caregivers to be part of the rotation to work in the nursery on Sundays, and special occasions. Hours are Sunday mornings, 9:15 – 12:00, with the opportunity for the addition of occasional Sunday or Wednesday evenings (when we have a program), and Vacation Bible School June 3-6 4:30-7:00. The pay is $15/hr with a $20 minimum for any given event. We have at least two people working at any given time. Qualifications: Loving, patient character with child care (infant and toddler) experience. References, background check, and drug screening required.

Employment Opportunities

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR

ASSOCIATE PRIEST

NURSERY WORKER

Contact

Office Hours

Sundays at Christ Church

Wednesdays at Christ Church