Part-time: 24 hours per week // Hourly Rate to commensurate with experience

Current Office Hours (Mon., Tues., Thurs. 8:00am-1:00pm, and Wed. 8:00am-4:30pm)

Primary Function

Under the supervision of the Pastor, the Ministry Assistant is responsible for performing administrative duties that support the ministry of the local church.

Principle Responsibilities

• Handle all incoming calls to the church office. Check voicemails. Maintain answering system and update weekly with on-call info.
• Monitor church office email daily.
• Maintain Church Membership Software- update weekly
• Prepare bulletin for weekly distribution. Prepare inserts for bulletin. Prepare weekly prayer planner.
• Format and print/email letters from the Pastor to congregation or community.
• Inventory Office Supplies and manage corresponding budget line items.
• Sort mail for staff and leaders. Communicate Baptist Association information to leadership.
• Organize and prepare materials for different ministries within the church.
• Pull reports from membership software as needed.
• Communicate pertinent information to staff/congregation (births, deaths, illnesses, etc.)
• Perform duties that frequently involve confidential and/or highly sensitive information.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must acknowledge Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
• Must demonstrate skills such as typing, filing, planning, organizing. Should also be proficient in Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Word, Publisher).
• Any experience with design software (e.g. Adobe) is a plus.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills necessary to work with a diverse group of members, employees, and guests.
• Must be a self-starter and able to perform responsibilities without close supervision. Must handle the stress of being involved in a church environment.
• Must be professional and have the ability to investigate and resolve a variety of unusual conditions, problems, or questions.
• Must be attentive to details and have comprehension and research skills.

Working Environment

• Normal office environment.
• Work includes some walking, standing, bending, and carrying or moving some moderately heavy items.
• Work schedule could be slightly modified during the year to help Pastor with leadership trainings for local church.