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Administrative Assistant/ Receptionist Job Description

Position: Administrative Assistant

Classifications: part-time, non-exempt

Hours: 25 hours/week (up to $25,000)

Supervisor: Kim Gale

WHO WE ARE

We seek to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The vision of FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BLOOMINGTON is to change the world through a Christ-centered church that is open to all, a safe place to grow, and a servant community.

FUNCTION

To provide administrative assistant in the church office, and work with the Church Administrator. To provide office, volunteer coordination, development of procedures, and secretarial services to the senior pastor.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

The administrative assistant reports to and will be reviewed by the Church Administrator, and the Staff-Parish Relations Committee. This position interacts with church leadership, volunteers, and other staff members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SHALL INCLUDE:

✦ Answer phones and greet visitors

✦ order supplies and equipment

✦ organize tasks, design and implement appropriate office procedures

✦ maintain office, office equipment, arrange for needed services; and

✦ train and supervise volunteers

Become proficient in church-wide database (Shelby membership) and other permanent records.

  • Work with staff and volunteers to do mailings.

  • Prepare the weekly prayers & concerns to share at our Tuesday staff meeting.

  • Update data in Shelby Next as needed – phone numbers, emails, addresses. Quite often this information comes from the Connection Cards on Sunday.

  • Record attendance for worship and Sunday adult classes.

  • Monitor emails to scheduling@fumcb.org. Add things to the Shelby Next and staff calendars as needed

  • Maintain and coordinate church schedules, vacation, and web calendar.

  • Take initiative to (re)structure and (re)organize all areas of the office.

  • Follow through on items from staff meetings, phone calls, and correspondence.

  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES – Eligibility for this position requires that the person have already demonstrated the following:

✦ Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Publisher)

✦ Familiarity with church programs and policies

✦ Provide Christian hospitality and a professional image to the community at large

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

✦ Bachelor degree preferred.

✦ Two-year associate degree required.

✦ Previous experience in a church or similar setting preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS – The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Contact Kim Gale (kimg@fumcb.org) to apply.

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