Johnston/Harmony UMC is seeking a part-time church Administrative Assistant. Hours 9-1 M-F. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint). Job Description is below.
Send resume to JHUMC.sec@gmail.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Administrative Assistant
Johnston/Harmony United Methodist Churches
SUMMARY:
Part-time (20 hours per week) clerical position responsible for greeting members/visitors upon arrival at the church office, maintaining church calendar, posting updates to church website/Facebook, handling mail and email, publishing weekly bulletins. This position reports to the Pastor on a daily/functional basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Answer phone calls and direct as needed
- Greet visitors and direct them accordingly
- Publish Weekly Bulletin
- Work with Pastor and music directors on Order of Worship
- Verify and type announcements including flower dedications
- Verify Prayer List
- Check mail, drive to local Post Office daily
- Check emails & Facebook messages several times daily
- Maintain church calendar
- Address envelopes for mailouts (make labels) and stamp them.
- Send bulletins and inserts out by email to all members
- Maintain inventory of office supplies and stamps
- Maintain and publish monthly stewardship lists (cards)
- Input financial information for churches (weekly)
- Work with Pastor to prepare annual reports and prepare for Charge Conference and other meetings
- Prepare bulletins for special worship services (Easter, Christmas Eve, etc.) and for funerals, weddings, etc. as needed.
- Keep Pastor informed of sick members, hospitalizations, etc.
- Order Sunday school materials as needed
- Other duties as required by the Pastor
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED
- Accommodate standard work schedule
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint) also must be able to learn specific software (church financial software)
- Proficient in social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
- Proficient in website updating/maintenance/creation
- Highly organized
- Must have current and valid driver’s license
- Must be able to operate office equipment to include copier, telephone
- Must be able to handle telephone calls courteously and efficiently
- Must be pleasant and able to work with others well
- Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality