Now Hiring: Admin Assistant
Title of position: Church Administrative Assistant
Position type: Part-time; 12 hours per week
Schedule: Monday – Thursday 9am – 12pm (or three days, 9am – 1pm, any combination Monday – Thursday)
Hourly Rate: $18/hour
Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 4947 State Route 31, Clay, NY 13041
Position Summary: The Church Administrative Assistant offers clerical support to the pastor and congregation. The candidate must possess a strong attention to detail, the capability to communicate well with parishioners, and an ability to stay organized.
Position Description: The Church Administrative Assistant handles a wide range of office tasks, from filing to answering phones to responding to emails, and acts as a liaison between the congregation and the pastor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Answers phone calls in the church office.
Completes clerical tasks as necessary including typing, filing, and copying.
Reads and responds to emails.
Welcomes visitors and parishioners to pastor when necessary.
Creates, updates, and helps distribute monthly newsletter.
Distributes mail that is delivered to the office to the appropriate church leaders.
Maintain all church records, such as information regarding baptisms and marriages.
Assists in writing, editing, printing, and distributing the weekly church bulletin.
Assists pastor in arranging details for weddings, funeral, baptisms, and any other event that require the use of the church itself.
Sends out church mailings.
Maintains/updates church website and social media accounts.
Orders office supplies when necessary.
Keeps office clean and orderly.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrates the ability to communicate information clearly and professionally to parishioners and visitors.
Demonstrates patience and understanding when dealing with confused, grieving, or difficult visitors to the office.
Is friendly and courteous.
Possesses knowledge of publishing, word processing, including Word and Excel.
Exhibits strong organizational skills.
Pays close attention to detail.
Is capable of efficiently multitasking on a regular basis.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Required experience:
Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required
Basic office work experience required.
Familiarity with Lutheran liturgy is preferred but not required.
Work Environment: Most of the workday will be spent in an office setting. Some light walking and lifting are required.
Misc. Requirements: Due to the confidential nature of the position, the Church Administrative Assistant cannot be a member of the church nor have a close affiliation with a church member.
How to apply: Resumes can be sent to ataddeo24@gmail.com
For information on Immanuel Lutheran Church, visit our website.
Immanuel Lutheran Church is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
