Office Administrator

Office Administrator

Wendell United Methodist Church

129 North Main · StWendell, NC · 27591

wendellumc@gmail.com · 919-365-6266

Vision: Connecting Christ + Community

Mission Statement

The mission of Wendell United Methodist Church is to make the ways of Jesus the ways of our lives. We develop, maintain, and grow our relationships UP with God, IN with our WUMC family, and OUT in our mission to the world.

Purpose

Wendell UMC seeks to hire an Office Administrator. The Office Administrator is designed to provide a variety of secretarial/administrative, communication, and technical programming services for WUMC. The position requires proficiency with computers, communication skills, reliability, and a Christian approach which includes exhibiting a professional and pleasant manner as an ambassador of the church. The position also necessitates providing confidential administrative support for the pastor(s), ministerial staff, and laity. The position reports to the Senior Pastor. A successful Office Administrator ensures the peaceful and efficient operation of our office and empowers the ministry of our church. The Office Administrator position plays an integral part in implementing our vision and mission. Therefore, the individual in this position should be aligned with our vision and mission.

The Office Administrator is a part-time hourly position

$15 - $17 based on experience and proficiencies

Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

To Apply

Email your cover letter and resume to wendellumc@gmail.com

Subject: Office Administrator

The application window will close February 19th, 2024.

Job Requirements

· Respects the policies, procedures, and theology of the United Methodist Church

· Coordinates the flow of information within the administrative office while acknowledging confidential information and maintaining it as such

· Welcomes people to the church office with Christian hospitality

· Answers and directs telephone calls

· Updates and maintains existing WUMC computer programs and data tracking software.

· Conducts digital research and develops reports from gathered information as requested

· Coordinates with web designer to provide information for website

· Manages web-based productivity tools such as Google Platform

· Maintains the church calendar

· Maintains organized filing and retrieval system for non-digitized documents

· Writes and appropriately disseminates emails, worship bulletins, newsletters, correspondence memos, reports, letters, and forms

· Maintains key control and credit card tracking programs for WUMC

· Oversees the rental and reservation of the church facilities

· Develops, implements, and maintains digital files

· Maintains digital manuals

· Type, print, and collate bulletin

· Researches new computer programs and products to enhance WUMC’s mission

· Facilitates the maintenance of all office equipment

· Maintains a neat, organized, and safe work environment

· Develops and monitors office supply budget and orders office supplies as needed

· Maintains budget expenditure and accounts per WUMC Financial Policy

· Ensures that church office is staffed in times of absences

· Coordinates work of church volunteers for ministry programs such as Meals on Wheels

· Collects mail from WUMC’s post office box daily

· Performs other duties as assigned

· Special Skills Required

· Demonstrated proficiency in use of internet, computer administrative programs such as Microsoft Office

· Active listening skills, awareness of appropriate boundaries, and ability to maintain confidential information

· Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in written form with staff, members, and the public

· Time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks

· Knowledge of web-based productivity tools

· Education and Training

· High School graduate

· Two years of administrative experience

· Two years of documented computer experience including but not limited to office applications, spreadsheets, Microsoft products, internet search and web-based products

· Or, combination of education and experience

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person