CBMM operations Manager

 Operations Manager Job Description

The Conference of Baptist Ministers in Massachusetts is seeking an energetic, diligent, self-motivated, collaborative person to be our Operations Manager. This part-time position offers the opportunity to participate in a broad range of tasks and is the primary liaison between the membership of the Conference and its Board of Directors. 

The Operations Manager will play a hands-on role in Conference’s administration working in close partnership with the Board's Executive Team as well as with our ministry partners to carry out and manage the operational and programmatic functions of the Conference. The job requires taking initiative, following up, and keeping track of what is going on and what needs to be done. Job duties include communications, events management, bookkeeping, and administration. While much of the job can be done remotely, the Operations Manager also needs to available to handle physical mail, banking, and in-person events. 

The position will be open as of May 1.

About the Conference of Baptist Ministers in Massachusetts

The Conference of Baptist Ministers in Massachusetts (CBMM) has been serving the American Baptist clergy since 1829. We are a unique chapter of the ABCUSA Ministers Council. CBMM pre-existed the National Ministers Council and later joined that entity. We are committed to the wellbeing of the clergy in their ministerial journey by caring, supporting, encouraging, and celebrating one another as demonstrated by Jesus Christ. Through relevant programs and grants in collaboration with our partner organizations, we inspire excellence in ministry, and strive toward thinking together and engaging the emerging realities.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer-service orientation 
• Professional composure under ever-evolving circumstances
• Professional facility with social media [not merely recreational use], and knowledge of posting to Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and MailChimp in service of a professional “brand”
• Knowledge of Quickbooks, electronic banking interfaces, and general bookkeeping skills
• Superior attention to detail and excellent organizational, time-management and project management skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently as well as collaboratively as a member of a team
• Strong judgment, analytic reasoning, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Impeccable, integrity and trustworthiness, with an ability to handle sensitive information effectively and confidentially
• Professional and emotional maturity that demonstrates warmth, dependability, responsiveness, flexibility, knowledge, and a good sense of humor
• Demonstrated skills in taking initiative and leadership
• Ability to work well with diverse colleagues with varied personalities and work styles
• Flexibility in approach and willingness to adapt when necessary
• Education: Post-high-school, business or professional training (minimum)
• Minimum of 3 years of proven administrative experience
• Familiarity with ABCUSA and CBMM

Compensation

This new position is conceived of as a 1/4th to 1/6thtime position [roughly 40 hours a month]. The total compensation for the position is $20,000 a year. This amount is nonnegotiable. For clergy, this may be divided however seems best between salary, housing, MMBB contribution, or insurance offset.