Position Summary
Elmhurst Presbyterian Church —elmhurstchurch.org — is a Christian faith community that enables fellowship, conducts worship services, pursues mission work, and maintains a building that houses educational, community services, and self-help programs. We are seeking to hire a part-time Administrative Assistant for our team.
The qualified Administrative Assistant is a self-starter who will work in the church office, interacting with staff, contractors, vendors, members of the church, organizations that use our building, and others. The Administrative Assistant will format and help to create a variety of hard copy and digital communications and manage a variety of purchasing, filing, and other routine office tasks.
Responsibilities
- Engages with people who contact our church in person, via phone, and through email.
- Prepares weekly church service bulletins and weekly newsletter, updates the church’s website and social media; files paper and electronic documents; and supports the other general administrative functions of the church.
- Manages the assignment of the church activity calendar and records room schedules.
- Coordinates supply orders and maintain a log of all purchases.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding financial transactions and inquiries of a deep personal nature.
Other duties as needed. This role reports to the Pastor of the Elmhurst Presbyterian Church.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Responsive and empathetic phone and in-person service etiquette
- Experience with Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Calendar), Canva, WordPress, Email)
- Experience with marketing tools (Constant Contact, Mailchimp)
- Experience working in church or non-profit organizations
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher
- 2+ years of administrative experience
- Technology related skills (Facebook updates, WordPress, social media)
- Experience in working in churches or non-profit organizations
Please apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are interested in the skills, experience, perspective, and creativity you would bring to the role.
Hours
This part-time role will average 16 hours per week. Competitive compensation. Paid weekly.
About Elmhurst Presbyterian Church
Since 1954, Elmhurst Presbyterian Church (EPC) has been a part of the local and broader community. EPC is a Matthew 25 congregation. This means that:
- We are open and affirming. We house the Elmhurst Pride Collective and co-sponsor Elmhurst’s annual Pride Month Family Fest.
- We serve communities in need — the Illinois Community for Displaced Immigrants and a clothing center are housed in our building. Our thriving garden grows produce for the Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry.
- We try to help individuals who face a variety of challenges. Nine different self-help step groups meet at EPC each week.
Located in the heart of Elmhurst, EPC is near major road interchanges and is accessible via public transportation. To learn more, visit elmhurstchurch.org.
Pay: $26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
