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Last Updated: Monday, July 21, 2025

 

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Membership Coordinator - Strategic (Part-time or Full-time)

PART TIME OR FULL TIME | Grace & Holy Trinity Church, Richmond, VA

 

Job Description

As a Membership Coordinator – Strategic, it is the duty of the Employee to perform all essential job functions and duties. From time to time, the Employer may also add other duties within the reasonable scope of the Employee’s work. This role is a connector between parishioners, newcomers, staff, clergy, and the public, using excellent people skills, communication, and clear boundaries. 

  • Immediate Supervisor = The Rev. Marissa Sotos, Assistant Priest 
  • Part-Time or Full-Time (between 32-39 hours per week) both receiving Full Benefits. 
  • Schedule = Works from Sunday- Thursday during the weekday office hours of 9 am- 4pm and 9am-1pm on Sundays. Being present from 9am – 4pm on weekdays supports both other staff and parishioners’ ability to connect and presence on Sundays will be key to this role. Flexibility with approval, both increased or decreased number of hours, is allowed due to the need to finish a variety of projects by their respective deadlines.

The main job roles are managing the Google Calendar, Newcomer & Volunteer Ministry, REALM Membership Data and & Sunday Worship Livestream. The job also includes creative and strategic communications work such as, but not limited to;

  • Manage membership profile records (currently REALM ministry database and member app) alongside Financial Administrator
  • Assist in content development and posting to the parish website and in managing social media
  • Support staff in projects such as the Stewardship Campaign and Ministry Fair throughout the year
  • Manage the church Live Stream cameras in conjunction with volunteers and student employees and assist with basic Sunday Technology Support during Sunday mornings
  • Welcome and be a liaison to visitors, especially on Sundays
  • Discover and connect new member’s gifts and interests with GHTC’s ministries

 

Qualifications

  • Experience in and understanding of parish life
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ease with computers, social media, and basic AV tech support
  • Basic knowledge of online streaming technology
  • Curiosity and joy in connecting with others
  • Database experience is helpful but not required
  • Having a Undergraduate degree or higher is preferable

 

Compensation will be $30.00 per hour (depending on experience).

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Pastor Marissa Sotos at msotos@ghtc.org. Applications accepted through August 31st.

Sexton (Full-time)

FULL TIME | Grace & Holy Trinity Church, Richmond, VA

 

Job Description

A sexton is an officer of a church or congregation charged with the maintenance of its buildings. The word “sexton” derived from the Medieval Latin word sacristanus, meaning “custodian of sacred objects. (Wikipedia) The purpose of the Sexton is to keep the church buildings and grounds clean and orderly; perform basic preventative maintenance and repairs; and set up spaces for use as needed. 

The Sexton is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe space for the church and community on Sundays and throughout the week, and working reliably and diligently on weekly tasks to support the parish and staff. The Sexton will communicate and keep the Parish Administrator, Rector and/or Wardens advised of dangers or concerns regarding the condition and maintenance of buildings and grounds. Along with performing essential job functions/duties the Employer may add other duties, from time to time, within the reasonable scope of the Employee’s work and skill level. This role supports parishioners, staff, clergy, and the public and is expected to have people skills, act respectfully, and keep clear boundaries. 

The job includes working inside and outside of the church building, handling the setup, breakdown and cleanup of regularly scheduled activities such as; Wednesday Healing Service, Ministry and Outreach events, lectures and forums, conferences, receptions, Sunday breakfast, concerts,and special services.

The Sexton is expected to perform basic repairs within their skill level, meet with the Parish Administrator once a week to review the events calendar and restocking/ordering needs and  promptly report maintenance issues or building damage.

 

  • Immediate Supervisor = Lauren Frazier, Parish Administrator 
  • Full-time Non-exempt Employee with Full Benefits, 40 hours per week.
  • Typical schedule: Tuesday – Friday and Sundays. Weekday hours are 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Sunday hours are 7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 
  • Flexibility with approval from your supervisor, both increased or decreased number of hours, is allowed due to; holidays, special events, and illness.
    • The need to reallocate working hours in order to cover other church worship and events.
    • The need to finish a variety of projects by their respective deadlines.

 

Skills and experience

  • Education and experience – High School diploma or GED, with one to three years related experience or training.
  • The ability to read, communicate, comprehend and carry out instructions, short correspondence and memos.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide units of measure.
  • The candidate for this position must have adequate reliable transportation.
  • The candidate must be a self-starter, capable of taking initiative while at the same time being responsible and accountable to other staff members with whom they will be working.
  • The candidate is required to pass a background check. 

 

Physical Demands

This position requires a person who can safely and successfully perform all essential job functions and responsibilities. This includes but is not limited to:

  • a. The ability to safely work with simple power tools.
  • b. The ability to climb steps and ladders as well as to bend, pull and push.
  • c. The ability to move and carry items up to 50 pounds.

 

Compensation

As compensation for the services provided, the Employee shall be paid a wage of $20.20 per hour and will be subject to regular performance review. All payments shall be subject to mandatory employment deductions (State & Federal Taxes, Social Security, Medicare).

 

Goals and Evaluations

The Employee shall have an opportunity to earn a goal based bonus at the end of each calendar year. Current year goals are reviewed with their supervisor in December. New Year goals are discussed and set in January for the upcoming year. Staff evaluations will be held each summer in June or July. 

 

Benefits

The Employee has the right to participate in any benefits plans offered by the Employer for full time employees. The current benefits are fully outlined in the Employee Handbook. GHTC’s health insurance plan provides employees and their dependents access to medical, dental, and vision care insurance benefits. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the employee’s start date. 

 

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Lauren Frazier at lfrazier@ghtc.org. Applications accepted through August 31st.