Director of Administration

Christ Church United Methodist | Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Full-Time, Exempt | Salary: $80,000–$90,000 + Benefits

(Benefits include medical insurance, retirement, and paid time off.)

Christ Church United Methodist is seeking a collaborative, relational, and highly organized Director of Administration to provide leadership for the administrative and operational life of our church.

Working closely with the Lead Pastor and serving as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Administration helps translate ministry vision into organizational reality through strong financial stewardship, effective human resources administration, healthy organizational systems, well-maintained facilities, thoughtful planning, and organizational accountability.

The Role

The Director of Administration supervises the Director of Finance and Facilities Manager and provides leadership and oversight in four primary areas:

• Finance: Budgeting, financial planning and oversight, internal controls, audits, and responsible stewardship in partnership with the Director of Finance, Lead Pastor, and Finance Committee.
• Human Resources: Recruitment, hiring, onboarding, benefits administration, personnel policies and records, performance-review processes, and employee relations.
• Facilities & Operations: Oversight of facilities, safety, insurance, contracts, risk management, technology, and organizational systems.
• Organizational Leadership: Development of effective policies, procedures, systems, and practices that support the mission and ministries of Christ Church.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a leader with significant experience in administration, operations, finance, human resources, nonprofit management, business, education, church administration, or a related field. The successful candidate will have experience supervising staff, strong organizational and financial skills, high emotional intelligence, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead collaboratively.

A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, with significant relevant professional experience considered. Experience in a church, nonprofit, educational, or mission-driven organization is preferred.

Our Mission & Culture

At Christ Church, we understand administration as a ministry of stewardship and service. We seek a leader who supports the mission, vision, values, and inclusive ministry of Christ Church and will help foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, accountability, hospitality, and joy.

To Apply

Please send a résumé and cover letter to jdenmark@christchurchfl.org.

A full position description is available upon request.   

Part-Time Custodian

Christ Church & Christ Church School, Fort Lauderdale & Parkway Campus, Deerfield Beach
Part-Time, Non-Exempt | $17/hour | Up to 20 hours/week

Christ Church United Methodist is seeking a dependable, flexible, and conscientious Part-Time Custodian to help maintain clean, safe, welcoming, and well-prepared spaces at Christ Church & Christ Church School in Fort Lauderdale and the Parkway Campus, home of our our food pantry, in Deerfield Beach.

This is a flexible position with varying schedules, locations, and responsibilities based on weekly events and facility needs. Event hours may range from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, depending on the event, with most events lasting approximately 1–4 hours. The custodian may also be asked to provide coverage for other custodians during sick or vacation absences.

The Role

The Part-Time Custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality of our facilities and outdoor spaces. Primary responsibilities include:

• Cleaning & Sanitation: Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, waxing, and finishing floors; vacuuming carpets and rugs; dusting and cleaning furniture, fixtures, walls, lockers, and whiteboards; cleaning and disinfecting restrooms; restocking supplies; washing windows and glass surfaces; and sanitizing drinking fountains, handrails, and other high-touch areas.
• Grounds & Outdoor Maintenance: Sweeping sidewalks, asphalt areas, and playgrounds; removing litter, leaves, and debris; performing basic grounds upkeep; and keeping walkways and entrances clean and clear.
• Event & Facility Support: Arranging furniture and equipment for meetings, classroom activities, and events; assisting with deliveries and storage of supplies; and setting up and breaking down facilities for school and community use. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Minor Repairs & Maintenance: Replacing light bulbs, fixing leaking faucets, adjusting hinges, and performing simple carpentry or painting. Responsibilities may also include minor plumbing, electrical, and mechanical tasks and maintaining and operating custodial equipment such as vacuums, polishers, and blowers.
• Safety & Security: Locking and unlocking doors and gates, setting alarms, inspecting facilities for hazards or maintenance needs, and responding promptly to spills, leaks, accidents, and emergencies. The custodian will follow established safety procedures, including proper handling of chemicals and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Schedule

This position requires flexible hours based on church, school, community, and Parkway Campus events. Event times may vary and can occur between 6:00 a.m. and midnight.

When providing coverage for other custodians, hours may be scheduled during these times:

• Monday–Friday: 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking someone who is dependable, flexible, detail-oriented, and takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments. The successful candidate will be able to work independently, respond to changing facility needs, interact respectfully with staff and members of the church and school community, and work a variety of schedules and locations.

Previous custodial, maintenance, facilities, school, church, or related experience is helpful but not required.

Our Mission & Culture

At Christ Church, we consider caring for our facilities to be part of our ministry of hospitality and service. We seek a team member who supports the mission, vision, values, and inclusive ministry of Christ Church and who understands that clean, safe, and welcoming spaces help create an environment where people can gather, learn, worship, serve, and build community.

To Apply

Please send a résumé and brief cover letter to mgartland@christchurchfl.org