The Administrative Assistant supports the pastor and work of the church through the church office. A friendly, welcoming disposition is essential, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and some familiarity with social media and website administration (Wix) is a plus!
The Administrative Assistant contributes creatively to the church’s communications to the community through these methods in addition to printed materials. This role also supports church members and community contacts, handles financial/bookkeeping tasks for the church and Early Arts Preschool, and manages day-to-day office operations (including: receiving packages, answering phone/emails, ordering general supplies, maintaining the church calendar, using QuickBooks online and other administrative functions).
You’re our person if you...
- Have a giving heart, initiative, and can work independently
- You are attentive to the needs of others, often anticipating them before being asked, and you pay close attention to details
- You are creative and find joy in putting that creativity to work - whether designing a flyer, crafting a social media post, or finding fresh ways to help the church communicate, connect, and serve our community
- You adapt well to changing situations, stay calm in a crisis, and are knowledgeable of technology that helps you do your job well.
- You communicate clearly and understand the value of confidentiality and teamwork.
- You are loyal to the church’s vision and work to maintain positive relationships with staff and congregants.
- You are a person of Christian faith and character, with evidence of a growing walk with Jesus through regular faith-focused practices (i.e., Scripture reading, prayer, personal worship, and fellowship with other Christians). Membership in the United Methodist Church is a plus, but not a requirement.
No Crazy Hours
We believe work should fit your life, not the other way around, and our office hours reflect that. The Administrative Assistant:
- Works approximately 26 hrs/wk
- Remains on campus during scheduled office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday.
- is a part-time role, paid at $15/hr
We have some schedule flexibility, so don’t hesitate to apply if your availability is close.
Leave & Holidays
We want you to take time off. You’ll receive two weeks of paid vacation/sick leave each year, usable as you see fit(available after your first six months).
The church office observes 12 paid holidays per year:
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Veterans’ Day, two days for Thanksgiving (Wed. and Thurs.), and three days at Christmas (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the day after).
Experience
Our greatest need is for you to have administrative assistant experience. Bonus points if you have that experience in a church office setting.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Can pass a background check (this is in compliance with our Safe Sanctuary policies)
- Proficient in written communication and word processing skills (necessary for written email communication with congregants, vendors, and the community, along with printed materials that are created weekly)
- Clerical and phone experience (customer service)
- Capable of working independently and comfortable being alone in the office and/or the building (this depends on the schedule of staff and other ministries)
- Able to maintain matters of confidentiality
- Additional computer skills/familiarity with programs such as Canva, MailChimp, QuickBooks Online, as well as the Google Workspace platform (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Sheets, Calendar, etc.)
To Apply
Fill out the Indeed application form and let us know why this job is a perfect fit for you!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- QuickBooks / QuickBooks Online: 1 year (Preferred)
- Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets): 1 year (Preferred)
- Clerical: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Florence, AL 35630 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
