About Menlo Church

Founded in 1873, Menlo Church has a rich history of serving the spiritual needs of our community and is a vibrant spiritual and social center in Menlo Park. Our journey has led us to expand across the Bay Area, with campuses in San Mateo, Mountain View, Menlo Park, and Saratoga.

Menlo’s mission is to bring hope to everyone by living out our identity in Christ every day. As we navigate the unique challenges of today’s culture, we are committed to being an endearing gospel presence in a region where many are skeptical. With a talented & dedicated staff, we envision a Bay Area that awakens to the freedom found in Christ, through meaningful and practical support.

Join us as we strive to equip our community to bring the gospel into every aspect of life. Together, we can make a lasting impact in the Bay Area and beyond.

Position Summary

• We are seeking a highly driven and independent undergraduate student to join our team for Summer 2026. This is a mission-critical role reporting directly to the Finance Director, spanning financial operations, data integrity, and congregant engagement. The ideal candidate blends a head for numbers with a heart for ministry. You must be prepared for the detailed, "gritty" work of cleaning up historical data, while possessing the professional maturity to lead high-visibility process improvements and manage volunteer teams.

Essential Functions

This role is designed to split your time between essential operational maintenance and strategic project leadership.

Process Improvement & Financial Reporting

• Vendor Onboarding: Analyze the current workflow and implement a streamlined process for onboarding new vendors to enhance compliance and efficiency.
• Financial Transparency: Assist the Finance Director in redesigning key financial reports to increase clarity and transparency for non-financial staff and leadership.

Stewardship & Ministry Engagement

• Congregant Connection: Lead a project to refine how we connect with new congregants and givers, ensuring they are successfully integrated into the various ministries across Menlo.
• Volunteer Leadership: Assist in the launch and onboarding of a brand-new Stewardship Volunteer Team, helping to build the operational structure for this ministry group.

Data Integrity & Historical Records

• Record Cleanup: Undertake the essential work of auditing and cleaning up older historical financial records to ensure our database is accurate and ready for future growth.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current undergraduate student (completed at least one full year of study).
• Concentration: Majoring or minoring in Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Demonstrated interest in the nonprofit sector, church administration, or ministry operations.

Skills & Traits

• Independent Starter: Ability to take a high-level prompt, define the solution, and execute the work without requiring constant supervision.
• Humble & Hungry: Eager to learn and not afraid of "grunt work" (filing, data cleanup), understanding its value to the big picture.
• Analytical: Strong attention to detail and the ability to spot patterns and discrepancies in data.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in Excel; ability to quickly learn and utilize new software and database systems.

Why Join Us?

• Mentorship: Work directly under the Finance Director, gaining invaluable insight into the financial operations of a large organization.
• Impact: Your work will directly affect how we steward our resources and how effectively we welcome new people into our community.
• Versatility: You will leave with a resume demonstrating both hard technical skills (finance/data) and essential soft leadership skills (volunteer management/process improvement).

Work Conditions

• This is a part time role. Hours of work are scheduled from Monday-Friday.
• This job operates onsite at an office location in a church setting with chapel, storage, & classrooms. The main location will be the Menlo Park central offices, with occasional presence required at other campuses as needed.

Menlo Church Spiritual Requirements

• Actively participate in the life of Menlo Church, this includes activities like attending services, gifting, joining a small group, and serving in ministry. 
• Possess a strong and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrating a commitment to serving God through our church community.
• Hold compatible theological beliefs in alignment with the essential tenets of ECO, as outlined on their website (https://eco-pres.org/).  
• Be actively involved in a community of believers who can provide support, encouragement, and accountability in your walk with Christ.