Part-Time Administrative Assistant Johnston​/Harmony Charge

Part-Time Administrative Assistant Johnston/Harmony Charge

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).

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
• 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
• 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 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

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.