Ministry Assistant, Wmu

MINISTRY ASSISTANT, WMU

Texas Baptists is a convention of more than 5,300 Baptist churches. Active membership at a church supportive of Texas Baptists is a condition of employment. Texas Baptists makes all employment decisions based on its religious mission, purpose, and beliefs while otherwise complying with all federal, state, and local employment laws. The BGCT is dedicated to fair hiring practices and only relies on lawful exemptions to employment laws to the extent necessary to protect its religious mission, purpose, and beliefs.

Provide administrative support to the WMU office, including general office tasks.

• Lead efforts to receive and distribute orders of the Mary Hill Davis Offering for Texas Missions, the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (NAMB), and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering (IMB). Prepare the week of prayer orders accurately and timely.
• Maintain the on-site postage system in accordance with BGCT requirements.
• Promptly answer phones, take messages, and respond to requests for information accurately.
• Process mail and other correspondence as required and distribute to appropriate staff accurately and timely.i>
• Prepare and proofread letters, memos, spreadsheets, and other correspondence accurately and timely.
• Greet guests appropriately and professionally, and provide direction or assistance as needed.
• File in the record retention system as requested.
• Effectively work with co‑workers to meet established objectives for the successful completion of a project.
• Attend meetings and participate in training, as required. The required meetings will be communicated in a timely manner by the EDT.
• Receive, inventory, store, and deliver materials associated with the mission and purpose of the WMU OF TEXAS to support all churches in Texas.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Requires prior general office or clerical experience, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read, and write English. Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.
• Requires professionalism in the workplace to include accurate and clear communication with others.
• Commitment to Christian principles and teachings, both professionally and personally required.
• Proficient working knowledge and ability to use various office software, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft email, and internet skills.
• Requires the ability to use general office equipment correctly, including fax, phone, computer, and copier.
• Ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 pounds continuously to move objects.

Job type:
Full‑time.