Currently Open Positions at Crossroads
Administrator
Applications accepted through November 9, 2026
Position Type: Part-Time
Compensation: $21/hour
Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, 28 hours per week
Position Summary
The Administrator plays a vital role in supporting Crossroads United Methodist Church’s mission to serve neighbors experiencing poverty in downtown Canton. The Administrator ensures that the church office is organized and efficient, that the organizational needs of the congregation are being met, and that the church building is safe, functional and welcoming for everyone. The Administrator not only supports the members of the church, the Administrator also acts on behalf of the congregation to serve people and families from the downtown and greater Canton community who need assistance with food, housing or diapers or other family supplies. The Administrator role blends practical building oversight, administrative coordination and compassionate ministry presence, and requires strong organizational skills and heart for service.
Immediate needs and Downtown Care Support
Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for individuals seeking basic assistance
Provide short-term support for distressed or unhoused individuals as available
Offer referrals to partner agencies and local services
Coordinate with pastoral staff and community partners when needs exceed immediate assistance
Maintain appropriate boundaries while offering compassionate and dignified care
Administrative & Support Functions
Office Management - phone system, postal equipment, copier maintenance, office supplies, volunteers, etc
Maintain records related to building maintenance and operations
Supervise third-party cleaning service and routinely inspect church facilities for cleanliness and upkeep
Oversee scheduling and coordination of facility use by both members and outside partner groups
Oversee scheduling and coordination of facility repair and maintenance when necessary
Support, coordinate and work in shared purpose with other church staff, volunteers and clergy
Maintain church membership records in database software
Oversee unlocking and locking the church’s two main buildings as needed
Congregational Communication
Communicate important information in a professional manner to the congregation electronically or via USPS when needed
Qualifications & Skills
High school diploma or equivalent required, additional training preferred
Computer skills - Typing, Windows 11, Microsoft Office, Church Windows membership database software, email
Experience in social service, church ministry or community-based outreach preferred
Experience in facilities management preferred
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to interact compassionately and respectfully with people in crisis
Ability to interact compassionately, respectfully and professionally with people whose primary language is Spanish
Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
The Administrator must be able to move easily throughout the church’s two historic and connected buildings from 1883 & 1924, which have many outside doors, multiple staircases and several unusual and sometimes difficult to navigate spaces, including mechanical and industrial spaces
The Administrator must be comfortable with occasionally being completely alone in the church’s two connected buildings
The Administrator must have the strong and patient ability to regularly interact with the public, including individuals who may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or who may speak little to no English or who may be experiencing physical or mental hardship
Mission alignment
The Administrator is expected to support and embody the mission and values of Crossroads United Methodist Church as the church’s office manager and as its professional representative to the greater Canton community. The Administrator is expected to serve the Crossroads congregation and to offer welcome, dignity and care to everyone who seeks the church’s help