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Part Time Administrative Assistant

10/7/2019

Memorial United Methodist Church
4012 Central Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205
blazarus@wnccumc.net
704-537-2060
 
Administrative Assistant at Memorial UMC
Memorial UMC is seeking a part-time (25 hour/week) Administrative Assistant to provide support for congregational needs including that of lay leadership, the pastors, and other staff as well as partner organizations. The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for and the ability to communicate Memorial’s mission and programs. Salary is $23,000-$27,000 based on experience.
 
Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent and at least three years office administration experience preferred
  • Proven communication skills (written and verbal) and detail-oriented
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment
  • Ability to function well in a busy environment with multiple interruptions
  • Maintains confidentiality of both verbal and written communications.
  • Must be computer literate, experience with ACS desirable. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs              (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), social media platforms, and WordPress.
  • Familiarity with The United Methodist Church preferred
  • Fluency in English (proficiency in Spanish preferred)
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
 
Worship:
  • Draft, edit and prepare bulletins
  • Update “Easy Worship” slides with songs, scriptures, and announcements
  • Send service lineup and bulletins to volunteers weekly
  • Type, print and distribute revisions to prayers, announcements, and other inserts
  • Act as liaison for worship related questions
  • Monitor and reorder supplies when needed (paraments, candle oil, wicks, etc.)
  • Share prayer requests through email prayer chain
 
Administration:
  • Update membership rolls (hard copy and digital) and send group emails through ACS
  • Manage website and social media
  • Format, edit, and distribute monthly newsletter
  • Answer phones and door from front office
  • Assist staff and parishioners with equipment and supplies in the workroom. Monitor and reorder office supplies as needed.
  • Handle issues/concerns that may arise when pastor is away from the office
  • Maintain church calendar for all church and community partner events
  • Contact contractors as needed to address any building needs
  • Collect and distribute mail for staff, lay leadership, and partner organizations
  • Prepare year end reports in consultation with pastors and lay leaders
  • Maintain and update directory, including list of homebound members
  • Review building use requests and share with trustees and senior pastor for approval when necessary
  • Recruit, train, and supervise office volunteers
  • Maintain online accounts such as CPI, thermostats, etc. and schedule as needed for building use
  • File and update church records, policies, and procedures
  • Support church activities and groups in preparing and distributing materials and advertisements

Contact: Brandon Lazarus

Church/Org/Business Name: Memorial UMC Charlotte

Address: 4012 Central Ave Charlotte 28205

Phone: 8656031687

Email: Click to email

Website: memorialunitedmethodist.org

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