At First Baptist Church Oak Grove, our mission is simple: "We exist to glorify Jesus, and we do that by honoring Him with our lives and serving people in His name." We pursue this mission by keeping our core values at the center of everything we do:
- Jesus Above All
- Others Above Ourselves
- Unity Above Most
- Generosity Above Ability
Located just outside of Kansas City, First Baptist Church Oak Grove is a growing and thriving church committed to making disciples and serving our community. Our office environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and full of energy, with plenty of opportunities to collaborate, serve, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
Office Manager
First Baptist Oak Grove
Reporting to Senior Pastor, oversees day-to-day office operations to ensure the workplace runs efficiently, professionally, and safely. This role coordinates administrative processes, manages office resources, supports employees and leadership, and helps maintain a productive work environment.
This is a full-time, on-site, benefit eligible position working Monday through Thursday during normal business hours 32 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
· Answer and direct incoming phone calls, schedule appointments, as well as receive in person visitors, vendors, and church members.
· Manage office supply inventory, equipment, and vendor relationships.
· Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and support internal communications.
· Prepare, organize, and maintain records, files, invoices, and other administrative documents.
· Monitor office expenses, track budgets, and help process invoices or purchase orders.
· Support leadership with special projects, reports, and event coordination.
· Craft and distribute the monthly newsletter and weekly bulletin.
· Maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality.
· Any other duties as assigned
Qualifications
· High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field preferred.
· 2 + years of experience in office administration, office management, or a similar role preferred.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and/or Canva strongly preferred.
· Experience with Planningcenter or other church software preferred.
· An active member of a like-minded church is required.
Required Skills
· Strong organizational and time-management skills.
· Excellent written and verbal communication.
· Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
· Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
· Professional judgment and discretion with confidential information.
· Customer service mindset and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
If you are looking for a career in an exciting and rewarding community-focused church, are driven to excel, thrive in a team environment and want to contribute to the success of an organization that values your contribution, we would like to hear from you!
To be considered for this exciting position, please submit your resume along with a cover letter and salary expectations to [email protected]
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
EOE
Pay: $21.03 - $24.04 per hour
Work Location: In person
