Administrative Assistant American Lutheran Church
Position Title: Administrative Assistant
Reports To: Pastor and Church Council
Employment Type: Part-time
Location: American Lutheran Church, Ashland NE
Position Summary:
The Administrative Assistant serves as the welcoming and organizational hub of the church office, while maintaining confidentiality. This role provides administrative, communication, and logistical support to the Pastor, Council, and congregation. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, able to collaborate, and familiar with the rhythms of the Lutheran liturgical (church) year.
Key Responsibilities
Office & Administrative Support
Serve as primary point of contact for phone calls, emails, and visitors
Maintain church calendar and coordinate building use
Prepare weekly bulletins, announcements, and worship power point slides
Manage church membership records
Assist with correspondence and general clerical duties
Order office and worship supplies as needed
Support preparation of annual reports
Assist with scheduling worship volunteers
Assist with organization and preparation for church-wide special events.
Communications:
Produce weekly email communications
Update church website and social media
Qualifications:
Familiarity with the Lutheran church year, liturgical traditions, understand basic Lutheran theology
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Maintain confidentiality
Experience in church administration or nonprofit setting preferred
Preferred Attributes:
Warm, professional, welcoming presence
Ability to collaborate in a changing ministry environment
Attention to detail
Ability to anticipate seasonal church needs
Alignment with the mission and values of a Lutheran congregation
Work Environment
This position is in a church office setting and requires frequent collaboration with the Pastor, volunteers, and congregation members. May include some Sunday morning or attendance at evening events.
Work Location: In person
