Administrative Assistant

Part Time Administrative Assistant

Description

This is a part time in-office position that works in conjunction with the Pastors and Elder Board of Jackson Baptist Church. This position will require 20 to 30 hours per week and reports to the Senior Pastor. The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and operational support for the leadership of Jackson Baptist Church. This includes providing high-level administrative support to the Pastors and Elder Board, serving as a liaison between volunteer ministry leaders and church leadership, and coordinating effective day-to-day operations of the office, all while providing a positive experience to JBC’s members and attendees.

Who We Are

Jackson Baptist Church seeks to win the lost, build up individuals within the church, and equip them to become disciples able to tell others about the good news of a personal relationship with God, through Jesus Christ. Our mission statement is “Love God, Love Others, Make Disciples.”

Required Skills and Personal Traits

• A believer in Jesus Christ
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and a strong desire to serve within a church.
• Outstanding “I care” people skills.
• Excellent clerical, communications, computer, and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal, writing, editorial, and publishing skills.
• Ability to protect the reputation and integrity of others through strict confidentiality. Wisdom to refrain from indiscriminately sharing information is critical.
• Willingness to learn new skills, work as a team player, and overall dependability and accessibility are very important.
• Provide high-level administrative support to the Pastors, Elder Board, and ministry leaders.
• Review and make recommendations to streamline all administrative processes and office functions.
• Serve as primary administrative and operational liaison with ministry team leaders, members and attenders.
• Manage the calendar of events for the Church
• Support the Financial Overseer, Treasurer, and Financial Secretary as necessary.
• Effectively maintain the membership database (Servant Keeper)
• Communicate with all visiting speakers and preachers to provide guidelines for staff communication and requirements for Sunday services.
• Communicate and manage relationships as necessary with vendors related to office functions
• Serve as liaison between the homeschool co-op and JBC leadership (Board of Trustees, Pastors, and Elder Board).
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• 3+ years of experience providing administrative support in a professional environment preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, nonprofits, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Google Suite or similar products.
• Familiarity with Servant Keeper preferred
• Demonstrated ability to act as a team player in a professional manner while handling many tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels via phone, email, and in-person with a professional and friendly demeanor; ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to use critical thinking to evaluate office functions and willingness to make and implement suggestions for improvement.
• Ability to be flexible in performing tasks as priorities change.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Administrative: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person