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Job Opening: Office Administrator

1/8/2023

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Office Administrator
The Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew
Greenfield, MA
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Saints James and Andrew is a parish church of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts.  We have nearly 200 members who live throughout Franklin County. We believe God is calling us to cultivate a community of love, joy, hope, and healing. Jesus is our model for a life of faith, compassion, hospitality, and service. We strive to be affirming and accessible, welcoming and inclusive; we seek to promote reconciliation, exercise responsible stewardship, and embrace ancient traditions for modern lives.  For more information:  http://www.saintsjamesandandrew.org. 

Position Description
The Office Administrator works closely with clergy, staff, and volunteers to manage the business of the parish, including both parish life and facilities usage.  The Administrator is responsible for managing parish communications through phone, email, calendar, and mail; weekly Mailchimp Campaigns; managing Weebly website and Facebook Page. The Administrator is also responsible for final formatting and printing of weekly leaflets; special mailings; organizing worship schedule; ordering and managing office supplies; maintaining parishioner records and office files; managing property use administrative needs, including arranging contracts with clients; collecting fees and maintaining basic property use income bookkeeping; and responding to property needs and concerns.   The Administrator is the initial contact for both members and visitors to the office. This position is 10-15 hours per week; $18 an hour. Hybrid position with in-person office hours on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and flexible remote hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.  The Office Administrator reports to and is supervised by the Rector, or the Associate Rector in her absence. 

Qualifications:
Education: B.A. or B.S. 

Experience:
  • Proficient in Google Suite, Mailchimp, Weebly, Facebook Professional Dashboard, Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Familiarity with basic bookkeeping.
  • Previous experience in an office environment

Skills:
  • Demonstrated leadership. Self starter. 
  • Strong oral, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication. 
  • Effective collaborator, hospitable nature, maintains excellent boundaries.
  • Integrity, honesty, attention to detail, and respect for confidentiality. 
  • Ability to multitask, take initiative and make decisions under the constant pressure of deadlines. Ability to work with parishioners and clients with diverse personalities and differing opinions. 

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Stewardship Reflection: Ella Ingraham

11/3/2022

 
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When asked to share why I support this parish, I realized I had the opportunity to look deeper into my involvements at Saints James and Andrew. The church is small enough so that I can become acquainted with most people, and large enough to offer a variety of programs.  I appreciate the sense of committed community that is expressed in our support for parishioners through groups like Pastoral Care and Caregivers’ Support and our varied outreach support efforts to our broader community such as Sunday Sandwiches, Second Helpings, Whitney’s Pantry, Emmaus Companions and Green Team events. I love the varied Episcopal liturgies our clergy bring to us and the music. The sermons and liturgies challenge me to consider my spiritual life beyond my time in church and help me focus in a positive way. Every time I hear “All are welcome at this table, no exceptions,” I feel grateful to be here. I am also grateful for the learning opportunities the parish has offered including Sacred Ground, an insight into racism and my privilege as a white person, and Renewal Works, a parish-wide exploration of spiritual growth. As a person committed to environmental action I feel profoundly grateful for our clergy, our diocese, the Episcopal church and the many people here who share my commitment. It’s been difficult and useful to think about why I support this parish during the stewardship season because I realize how much I value its continued well-being.   


Stewardship Reflection: Dan Carew

10/27/2022

 
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I’m here before you this morning because I was asked to respond to the question, 

“How have you seen or experienced the impact of this Faith Community in your life or in the lives of others?”

The next few moments I’ll share my perspective on this question and hopefully my words will bring glory to God.

In the summer of 2019 we found ourselves looking for a new church, unfortunate in circumstance but fortunate for us. We landed here at Saints James and Andrew. We found a welcoming community that on a whole valued the Gospel in ways that we valued it such as meeting the basic needs of and caring for people, as well as valuing and embracing marginalized people. This was a breath of fresh air as we grappled with our severance from another faith community with different values. 

We were able to get quickly involved and feel a part of this community. The kids and I got involved with Second Helpings. Setting aside each Monday night to help and serve. For those that don’t know, it is a ministry that welcomes and generously serves our community here in Greenfield and Franklin county in ways that exemplifies Jesus’ teachings. Or in other words, we feed people.

In the Fall, shortly after we started attending, we participated in the parish retreat which gave us another opportunity to feel the welcoming arms of the Saints James and Andrew community as we got to know other parishioners and share our lives with them. 

Then the start of the pandemic. 

What we saw was a complete shutdown of what was normal. What would we do? The community of Saints James and Andrew responded by keeping us connected. Remember we met together via Zoom? We had coffee hour via zoom. We were physically apart but still spiritually connected. Technological adjustments were made as things evolved with the pandemic. Eventually we were back in this place together physically but still connected virtually and spiritually via our live stream to those who could not be with us - those feeling apprehensive, medically concerned, geographically apart, or seekers from afar. This community remained welcoming and open to all. 

When the death of George Floyd woke many of us up, this community moved to make our stance on racism known and to join in solidarity with those fighting racism and white supremacy, and providing opportunities for people to grow, learn and become better human beings

Also, during the height of the pandemic, and you must forgive me as I bring up the pandemic again, my family and I have spent more time attending this church during a pandemic than not. During that time, this faith community quickly adapted and began meeting the needs of the community in a practical and meaningful way by introducing a second weekly opportunity to get food to folks - our Sunday Sandwiches ministry. Again feeding people, a kind act that meets a basic human need and demonstrates human value.

One last instance that I believe has a powerful impact on our community is during the Annual Pride Parade, when a group of parishioners gathers in front of the church to offer words of love and value, waving signs of support and giving hugs to our LGBTQIA+ family as they proceed down Federal Street. This is a powerful ideological statement, and ranks right up there with Jesus’ love and care towards the oppressor and neglected of society.

So in my short history here at Saints James and Andrew, I’ve felt the impact of this community on mine and my family’s life, and I’ve seen it as this faith community seeks to be caring arms of love reaching out to those around it. Are we perfect, no. But we are ever seeking to be welcoming, loving and caring to our community here in Greenfield and beyond.

The band called Mumford and Sons has a song called “Awake My Soul”. One of the refrains states: 

In these bodies we will live,
In these bodies we will die,
Where you invest your love,
You invest your life.

So for me and my family, we give of our time, energy and our monetary blessings. 

How will you invest your life?

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We believe God is calling us to cultivate a community of love, joy, hope, and healing. Jesus is our model for a life of faith, compassion, hospitality, and service. We strive to be affirming and accessible, welcoming and inclusive; we seek to promote reconciliation, exercise responsible stewardship, and embrace ancient traditions for modern lives.

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Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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8 Church St. Greenfield, MA 01301
office@saintsjamesandandrew.org
413-773-3925

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10 a.m. In-Person Worship & Livestreamed 
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  • Home
  • About
    • Our History >
      • Who we are
      • History of the Whiteman Windows
      • St. James' Parish: A History of the First 100 Years 1812-1912
    • Become a member
    • Important Updates
    • In the News
    • Meet the Team
    • Parishioner Portal >
      • Annual Report
  • Worship, Grow, Serve
    • Worship >
      • Worship Leaflets
      • Sermons >
        • Teaching Sermons
      • Worship Schedule
      • Baptism, Confirmation & Reception
      • Marriage
      • Burial & Legacy Giving
    • Grow >
      • Kids & Youth
      • Adults
      • Green Team
      • Labyrinth
    • Serve >
      • Serve in Worship
      • Serve in the Parish
      • Serve in the Community
  • Meals & More
  • Events
    • Spaces Available to the Community
    • Calendar
    • Upcoming Events
    • Mistletoe Mart
  • Donate
  • Contact
    • New? Tell us about yourself by filling out this welcome card
    • Submit Your Prayer Requests
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