Communications Office Manager

Do you have a passion for combining your faith with your communication and administrative talents? Bethel United Methodist Church located in Mound, MN is looking for a part time (15 hours per week) Communications/Office Manager. As the Communications/Office Manager you will be responsible for the communications strategy and administrative matters of the church under the guidance and supervision of the Pastor. In this role you will represent the Church, its mission, vision, and values to all members and the broader community. We welcome you to be part of a warm loving faith community who is reconciling and fully inclusive to all.

Duties:

Communication

• Collaborate with pastors, staff, and teams to define and prioritize communication needs.
• Manage, prepare, and copy edit all church-wide communications (printed and electronic) including writing or making writing assignments, editing, and reviewing products.
• Maintain consistent Bethel branding across all platforms.
• Maintain church digital sign.
• Perform general content management and design application on the Bethel website and Facebook.
• Establish and curate a digital archive of photographs and videos.
• Manage and monitor all social media accounts for Bethel.
• Create graphic design artwork for both electronic and print media.
• Work with Pastor and committees to produce high-quality writing, visuals, and promotional materials.
• Serve as a resource for staff training and education on social media best practices.

Administrative

• Provide clerical and administrative support to pastors and staff, including but not limited to preparing and printing documents, preparing mailings, emailing members, and supporting Bethel Leadership Board.
• Provide administrative support to the finance team.
• Answer phone calls, respond to voice messages, respond to website inquiries, and greet guests.
• Manage the church calendar and schedule the use of church facilities and virtual meetings.
• Maintain the church’s online database system with current member and visitor information and run reports as requested.
• Order flowers for weekly worship services, holidays, special events, etc.
• Record meeting minutes at staff meetings and make them available to all staff.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to prepare information for the Minnesota Annual Conference yearly report.
• Prepare and mail bereavement letters.
• Order office supplies, materials and equipment as needed and ensure mail is distributed and processed appropriately.
• At the request of Church leadership or the Pastors, serve as the liaison for specific Church business matters within the community.
• Coordinate building use and key distribution.
• Arrange various tasks such as piano tuning, elevator inspection, etc.
• Work with staff to provide administrative support for membership needs, baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in office management.
• Computer competence with Microsoft Office Programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Canva and web browsers.
• Demonstrated expertise in website design and management.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt writing style as appropriate to intended communication product.
• Background or familiarity in working with information systems to collect and report data.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team structure.
• Accepts and adapts to constructive feedback from others.
• Demonstrates flexibility and effective stress management skills.
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates self-discipline and the ability to work without direct supervision.
• Embraces the reconciling mission of the Church to be fully inclusive to the LGBTQIA+ community.

Position Type:

Part-time 15 hours/week

Compensation:

DOE up to $30/hr.

Location:

2116 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364

To apply:

Contact Pastor Christy Key at pastor@bethelofmound.org