Job Announcement: Mifflinburg United Methodist Church seeks a part-time administrative assistant for 15 hours per week. This position is open immediately. Responsibilities include creating the church bulletin, website editing, facility scheduling, bill-paying support, and general receptionist duties.

MIFFLINBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION

(15 hours per week)

The part-time Administrative Assistant at Mifflinburg United Methodist Church helps with the successful administration of the church, assisting the pastor and ministries of the church to fulfill our mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·         general receptionist duties and typing of reports and correspondence

·         preparation of weekly bulletins

·         creating weekly worship service presentation, using MediaShout software

·         keeping accurate membership records in Servant Keeper

·         working with Accounts Payable invoices and receipts

·         scheduling the Family Life Center and managing related paperwork

·         maintaining the church calendar and updating the church website

·         creating and maintaining an organized filing system (digital and paper)

·         maintaining a high level of accuracy in all work assignments

Qualifications

Must have a strong faith in Jesus Christ and desire to further the church’s mission. Also required:

·         strong administrative skills and the ability to work independently with little supervision

·         excellent organizational skills; experience multitasking, prioritizing projects and meeting deadlines

·         good communication skills and ability to work collegially with staff and church members

·         demonstrated competency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

·         willingness to learn software such as Servant Keeper, MediaShout and Squarespace (website editing); posting information to the church’s Facebook account

·         proven attention to detail, including excellent grammar and proofreading skills

·         ability to exercise discernment and wise judgment, and maintain confidentiality

The Administrative Assistant must have a PA State Police Background Check, Child Abuse Clearance and FBI fingerprint check. Must attend a Safe Sanctuary Training class once every five years.

How to Apply

Compensation will be based upon experience; the position is not eligible for paid benefits.  Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and three references to Pastor Robert Rice at mifflinburgumc@gmail.com with “Job Application” in the subject line.

Updated:  10/10/24