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Church Bookkeeper

REPORTS TO: Executive Pastor

CLASSIFICATION: Part Time: 25 hours week

STATUS: Hourly

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Church Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, managing accounts payable and receivable, processing payroll, and generating financial reports. This role requires proficiency in using QuickBooks Online accounting software and the ADP payroll system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• QuickBooks Online Accounting:
  
  

  • Record and maintain all financial transactions, including income, expenses, donations, and other revenue sources.

  • Reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly.

  • Manage accounts payable by entering bills, scheduling payments, and maintaining vendor records.

  • Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding invoices or pledges.

  • Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the church leadership and finance committee.
    
    

• Additional Software Proficiency Needed:
  
  

  • MS Office Products, especially Excel

  • ADP Payroll

  • Sub Splash

  • Expensify
    
    

• Payroll Processing and Administration:
  
  

  • Use the ADP payroll system to process bi-weekly or monthly payroll for church staff.

  • Ensure accurate calculation and distribution of employee paychecks, including federal and state tax withholdings, benefits deductions, and other applicable deductions.

  • Maintain employee payroll records, including timesheets, leave records, and personnel changes.

  • Process year-end payroll tasks, such as preparing and distributing W-2 forms.
    
    

• Budget Monitoring and Reporting:
  
  

  • Assist in the preparation of annual operating budgets and periodic budget revisions.

  • Monitor financial performance against the approved budget and provide regular variance reports.

  • Collaborate with department heads to analyze budget variances and make recommendations for corrective actions.
    
    

• General Accounting and Administrative Tasks:
  
  

  • Maintain organized and secure financial records, both physical and digital.

  • Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and external audits.

  • Respond to inquiries from church members, vendors, and other stakeholders regarding financial matters.

  • Attend finance committee meetings and provide updates and reports as required.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and church policies related to financial management and reporting.

  • State and Federal filings.

  • Manage communication and preparation for outside annual audit: CPA reviewed documents.
    
    

• Qualifications:
  
  

  • 5 years minimum working experience

  • Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and nonprofit accounting practices.

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.

  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

  • Familiarity with church operations and nonprofit organizations (preferred).

Part-Time Video, Podcast and Content Creator

Sonrise Christian Center is seeking a talented and creative part-time Video Editor and Content Creator to join our media team. This role will be responsible for producing engaging video content and graphics to support our church's ministries and outreach efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop video projects from conception to completion, including storyboarding, filming, editing, and post-production

• Edit video footage using professional editing software (Adobe Premiere)

• Create motion graphics, titles, and visual effects to enhance video projects

• Design and produce graphics, social media content, and print materials as needed

• Weekly podcast production with accompanying video footage for posting on website/Youtube.

• Collaborate with ministry leaders and staff to understand project goals and requirements

• Ensure all video and graphic content aligns with Sonrise's branding and messaging

• Oversee live video streaming production and teams on Sundays

• Manage and coordinate the photography team for events and activities

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiencies in video editing software (Final Cut Pro) and motion graphics tools (Adobe After Effects)

• Strong graphic design skills and experience with programs like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

• Familiarity with video production equipment and techniques, including live streaming

• Excellent storytelling and visual communication abilities

• Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work well in a team environment and meet deadlines

• Knowledge of social media platforms and content trends

• Familiarity with the Christian faith and values of Sonrise Christian Center
  
  

This is a part-time position requiring approximately 20-30 hours per week. This position can be combined with the social media position to create a full-time position, if there is competency in that area. Schedule includes Sunday mornings and some evenings as needed.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a link to your online portfolio showcasing relevant video, photography, and graphic design work to info@isonrise.org

Part-Time Social Media Creator (Facebook and Instagram)

We are seeking a creative and social media-savvy individual to join our team as a part-time social media creator. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, creating, and publishing engaging content for our Church’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. Your primary goal will be to increase awareness, initiative engagement, and foster a strong accessible community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute a content strategy for our Facebook and Instagram accounts, aligned with our brand voice and marketing objectives.

• Conceptualize and create visually appealing and compelling content, including graphics, images, videos, and written posts.

• Craft engaging content with descriptions to accompany visual matter.

• Schedule and publish content across Facebook and Instagram, adhering to the content calendar and posting schedule.

• Interact with our online community by responding to comments, messages, and mentions in a timely and professional manner.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends, best practices, and platform updates.

• Monitor and analyze social media metrics, providing regular reports on performance and insights.

• Collaborate with the creative team to ensure consistent branding and messaging across all social media channels.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in creating and managing social media content, preferably for Facebook and Instagram.

• Excellent written and visual communication skills, with a strong understanding of brand voice and tone.

• Knowledge of graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and video editing software.

• Familiarity with social media scheduling tools and analytics platforms.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Creative mindset with a keen eye for visually appealing and engaging content.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

This is a part-time position, 5-10 hours per week. Can be remote. If interested, please send links to your social media profiles, or screenshots of content/posts you have created, along with contact information to info@isonrise.org

Sonrise Preschool Lead Teacher

*APPLY FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

REPORTS TO: Sonrise Preschool Director

WORKS WITH: School Director, staff, students, and families.

KEY ROLE: The lead teacher is responsible for their classroom. This includes curriculum, classroom management, communication, and giving direction to an assistant teacher. The lead teacher oversees the classroom and the students. The lead teacher is also responsible for planning and implementing a program to teach young children while ensuring academic, social development and safety. The lead teacher will be respectful of students, parents, and their fellow staff members. In addition, the lead teacher will ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe, and well-maintained.

LEAD TEACHER ROLE IN MINISTRY: As Lead Teacher, this position serves to bring a spirit of excellence to the Sonrise Preschool through the following:

WORKS WITH THE DIRECTOR TO CULTIVATE AND MAINTAIN A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN.

• Model God's unconditional love in respectful, nurturing of each unique child.
• Plan and implement all activities to meet the spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children.
• Use effective teaching techniques, materials, and educational experiences to support instruction within curriculum guidelines.
• Plan and prepare daily lessons and activities according to curriculum guidelines.
• Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities.
• Work closely with teacher assistant for classroom management, class rules, discipline, and expectations for each child.
• Be familiar with emergency procedures.
• Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand.
• Detect signs of illness, injury, suspected or disclosed signs of child abuse, emotional disturbance, learning disorder, speech problem, or other special need and report these signs immediately to the Director for needed follow-up.
• Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner.

THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT:

• Create an atmosphere of Christian love, care and concern as well as an environment of respect and rapport.
• Provide a safe, secure, and healthy environment for children.
• Create an atmosphere that encourages self-control, good listening, proper safety habits, good manners, and social interactions.
• Provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum which includes a variety of hands-on experiences and activities for children including songs, games, and storytelling.
• Provide positive guidance.
• Ensure children are always supervised.
• Provide an environment that helps build children's self-esteem.
• Responsible for monthly newsletter, calendar, class website, end of year memory books, assessments, and communication with parents.
• Manages student behavior and implement positive discipline.
• Ensures class is always clean and organized and safe.
• Establishes routines and provides positive guidance.

TEAMWORK:

• Take initiative and assume your fair share of the work.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships of respect with co-workers and Administration.
• Share and take ideas with co-workers.
• Communicate respectfully to resolve conflicts/avoid gossip.
• Assume additional school responsibilities as needed such as cleaning, organizing, working in other classrooms, etc.

INTERACTION AMONG STAFF, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES:

• Interact respectfully and kindly with all staff, children, and families. Always be kind and speak in a friendly tone.
• Be flexible and supportive of new children and their families that are transitioning in your class.
• Practice Positive Discipline Procedures with the children in your class.
• Model appropriate behavior.
• Understand feelings of the children and families.
• Be responsive to children's needs and requests.
• Help orient new staff to classroom routines, schedules, curriculum practices and children and families.
• Acknowledge all families in the school (whether they are in your classroom or in the hallway).
• Share experiences that the child had in your care.
• Always respond to parents with respect, interest and sensitivity.
• Be confidential about family person issues.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Discuss children's development with parents.
• Give clear directions to assistant teacher.
• Protect families by keeping personal information confidential.
• Keeps parents informed of program expectations, activities, and their child's progress.
• Be professional in all interactions with parents, students, and staff.
• Provide monthly calendars/lessons for parents so that they are informed of classroom activities, etc.
• Be available to attend required meetings and events.
• Support and promote all school activities.
• Schedule parent volunteers in the classroom.
• Attend at least 10 hours of Professional Training each year.

STAFF PAID TIME EXPECTATIONS:

• All Preschool Lead Teachers are paid hourly.
• Clock in 30 minutes before your class session starts and clock out 30 minutes after class ends.
• Lead Teachers receive 1 hour of paid prep time for each day they work in a week. This is averaged over the school year.
• Each Lead Teacher receives 10 hours of paid time to set up their classroom and 10 hours of paid time for clean up at the end of the year.
• All staff are paid for any time the director requires you to work at an event, attend a staff meeting, or parent conferences.

EDUCATION AND PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong and growing personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Alignment with the Mission and Beliefs of Sonrise Christian as listed in the “about us” section on the website https://www.isonrise.org/about/
• A love for working with children.
• Must attend church regularly and be active in church ministry.
• Must be 21 years old.
• Experience as a Lead Teacher in an Early Childhood Program.
• AA or BA in Early Childhood Education or related program.
• CPR and First Aid Trained.

Church Receptionist Volunteer

POSITION: Church Receptionist Volunteer

TIME COMMITMENT: One day per week minimum

OVERVIEW:

As a Church Receptionist Volunteer, you will play a crucial role in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for visitors and members of our church. Your primary responsibility will be to serve as the first point of contact for anyone entering the church premises or reaching out by phone. By providing exceptional customer service and administrative support, you will contribute to the smooth operation of our church office and help facilitate effective communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Reception Duties:
   • Greet visitors warmly and assist them in a friendly and professional manner.
   • Answer incoming calls, respond to inquiries, and transfer calls to the appropriate staff.
   • Provide information about church activities, services, and events.
   • Maintain a tidy and organized reception area.
2. Administrative Support:
   • Assist with general administrative tasks, such as filing, photocopying, and data entry.
   • Manage incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring prompt and accurate distribution.
   • Update and maintain people management systems, including contact information.
   • Assist with the preparation and distribution of church communication including, newsletters, and other communication materials.
3. Communication:
   • Serve as a liaison between church members, staff, and visitors, relaying messages as needed.
   • Respond to email inquiries and manage the church's general email account.
   • Assist in connecting church staff and pastors to members and visitors.
4. Special Projects:
   • Provide assistance during special events, as requested.
   • Collaborate with other volunteers and staff members on various church projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Friendly and outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Comfortable using basic office equipment, such as telephones, computers, and printers.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office for basic administrative tasks.
• Knowledge of the church's mission, values, and programs.

BENEFITS:

• The opportunity to contribute to the church community and make a positive impact.
• Gain valuable experience in receptionist and administrative roles.
• Enhance communication and interpersonal skills.
• Networking opportunities and the chance to build relationships within the church community.

Note: This is a volunteer position, and no financial compensation will be provided.

If you are interested in applying for the Church Receptionist Volunteer position, please contact info@isonrise.org or visit our church office during business hours to submit your application.