This role supports financial officers with Shelby, reporting, contributions, and accounting. They may also be assigned temporary financial support responsibilities during transitions or vacancies and assist bishopric functions.  

Position Description

Open until filled

Employer

World Church

Location

Independence, Missouri, USA

Required Language(s)

English required

Education Requirements

MAR Preferred, BA/BS Required

Language Proficiency 

English

Experience Required/Desired

3 years in Church Administration roles

Immediate Supervisor

Counselor to the Presiding Bishop

Employment Status

Full-time

Summary of Position

Works directly with Fiscal Team at International Headquarters to support financial officers in the field at all levels with Shelby, financial reporting, contributions, accounting and general support.  This position also may support or be temporarily assigned financial support responsibilities in an international or USA field during role transition or to fill a vacancy of field, mission center, or congregational financial officers.  This support position serves to support bishopric functions across the church.  Community of Christ priesthood is required, Priest or Melchisedec ordained office.  This position may be eligible for remote work.

Essential Functions

1. Monitors Fiscal Help Desk emails, phone calls, and related requests.
2. Researches and responds to Fiscal Help Desk inquiries.
3. Assists and supports financial officers at all levels (FSM, mission center, or congregational) to address administrative issues and processes such as: contribution receipting and reports; recorder and membership; MIS/Shelby training and support; assuring bookkeeping/accounting procedures.
4. Supports training administrative volunteers and locally funded staff such as financial officer, bookkeepers, recorders, and campground board members, including the use of MIS/Shelby.
5. May be assigned special projects or interim roles related to Field Support, Fiscal Services, and/or Bishopric.
6. Provides field ministry in alignment with giftedness, capacity, and mission priorities.

Required Competencies/Skills

1. Working knowledge of computer programs/systems: MS Word/Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS OneDrive, MIS/Shelby – or the ability to learn these programs and systems in six months.
2. Knowledge of basic accounting principles or the ability to learn these skills in six months.
3. Good collaboration and negotiation skills.
4. Independent research and problem-solving skills
5. Working knowledge of Community of Christ administrative procedures and policies.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Other Duties

Please note that this job description in not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary.

Required Trainings

Registered Youth Worker/Anti-harassment Training: New employees are required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date. Anti-harassment training is also required within 30 days of hire and then required annually.

Ministerial Status

Yes

Overtime Status

Exempt

Application Instructions

Complete the World Church Employee Minister Application to apply.