Now Hiring:

Operations & Finance Manager - Part Time

Refuge Church – Albuquerque, NM
18 hours/week | Hybrid (on-site + remote)

Refuge Church is seeking a highly organized, trustworthy, and relationally grounded Operations & Finance Manager to help steward the administrative and financial life of our church.

This role is central to the health of our staff team, the care of our facility, and the long-term sustainability of our ministry. It exists to ensure that our systems run well so our pastors and ministry leaders can focus on discipleship, formation, and mission.

We believe great operations are a form of service—and a gift to a community seeking to live faithfully and thoughtfully in the way of Jesus.

Who This Role Is For

This role is ideal for someone who:

• has experience in bookkeeping, office management, nonprofit administration, or church operations

• enjoys creating order, clarity, and dependable systems

• is detail-oriented and calm under pressure

• is looking for meaningful part-time work (not a stepping-stone role or short-term gig)

• values professionalism, discretion, and relational intelligence

• wants their work to genuinely serve people and a community, not just complete tasks

Many excellent candidates for this role are parents with older children, nonprofit administrators seeking part-time work, or professionals transitioning into a more flexible schedule.

What You’ll Do (Overview)

You will own and oversee four main areas:

Financial Administration (approx. 35%)

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping in QuickBooks

• Process reimbursements, bills, and payroll

• Record giving and deposits

• Prepare monthly financial reports for leadership

• Maintain organized financial records and procedures

Facilities & Operations (approx. 30%)

• Supervise and support our Facility Assistant

• Coordinate building maintenance and vendors

• Manage facility scheduling and logistics

• Track facility expenses and supplies

• Serve as first point of contact for building needs

Executive Support to the Lead Pastor (approx. 25%)

• Assist with email triage and scheduling (as delegated)

• Prepare materials for staff and board meetings

• Track action items and follow-ups

• Maintain organized digital systems

Staff & Ministry Support (approx. 10%)

• Help with staff meeting logistics

• Provide operational support to ministry leaders as capacity allows

Schedule & Availability

• 18 hours per week

• Part-time, non-exempt position

• Flexible schedule, but some consistent weekday availability is required

• Mix of on-site and remote work

• Occasional additional hours during high-volume seasons (holidays, major events, fiscal year end)

Qualifications

• Experience with bookkeeping or financial administration (QuickBooks strongly preferred)

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• High attention to detail and follow-through

• Comfort supervising part-time staff or volunteers

• Ability to handle confidential information with care and integrity

• Alignment with the mission and values of Refuge Church

• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Planning Center, or similar tools (or willingness to learn)

• Preferably connected to Refuge Church or open to becoming part of the community

Why This Role Matters

When this role is thriving:

• pastors are freed from operational overload

• financial systems are trustworthy and transparent

• staff and volunteers experience clarity and support

• the church can focus more fully on discipleship and mission

This role quietly shapes the health of everything else we do.

How to Apply

Because we value relationships and community, we expect many applicants will come through personal connections. Both in-network and external applicants are welcome.

To apply:

Please send the following to info@refugeabq.com:

1. A short resume

2. A brief note (1–2 paragraphs) describing:

• your relevant experience

• why this type of part-time role appeals to you

• what draws you to Refuge Church

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.