Purpose of Role: The Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor provides high-level support through managing communication, administrative tasks and maintaining processes to ensure the functions of the Senior Pastor's office runs efficiently. A successful candidate:
- requires a cheerful, pleasant, and Christ-like spirit
- has technical proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and church management software
- has exceptional verbal and writing skills and is able to draft professional correspondence and newsletters
- has a high level of discretion, strong attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
Prior administrative experience preferred, preferably in ministry or a non-profit setting.
CORE COMPETENCIES (All HUMC Staff are expected to adhere to these performance standards):
Hospitality: Generates a sense of hospitality by his or her very presence; communicates with a sense of warmth, openness and approachability; fosters natural connections between members of the church and with visitors; supports a culture of welcoming and belonging in the life of the church.
Interpersonal Skills: Establishes good working relationships with all others who are relevant to the completion of work; works well with people at all levels of the organization; builds appropriate rapport; considers the impact of his/her actions on others; uses diplomacy and tact; is approachable; avoids communication triangles.
Attention to Detail: Consistently attends to the many small pieces, which must be assembled into an organization as a whole; follows up on missing or out of balance items; resolves unanswered questions needed to address a problem; keeps the larger picture in mind while tending to the smallest of details.
Integrity and Trust: Is seen as trustworthy by others; practices direct, honest and transparent communication; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t operate with hidden agendas; responds to situations with constancy and reliability.
Excellence: Demonstrates a commitment to a spirit of excellence in their approach to work, as well as possessing natural awareness about the effective organization of space for different purposes; possesses a natural orientation towards cleanliness and orderliness of space; appreciates the value and need for sacred space and knows how to physically tend to it.
Initiative: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and energetic about worthwhile activities; not fearful of taking calculated risks; seizes opportunities; sets demanding but achievable objectives for self and others.
Spiritual Maturity: Shows strong personal depth and spiritual grounding; demonstrates integrity by walking the talk, and responding with constancy of purpose; is seen by others as trustworthy and authentic.
Status (Full Time/Part Time): Part Time (16 hours/week)
Work Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm
Reports To: Senior Pastor
Send cover letter and resume to Haddonfield UMC Staff Parish Relations Committee: [email protected]
Pay: $21,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
