Job Title: Church Administrative Assistant (37 hours per week)

Company: First United Methodist Church of Cocoa Beach

Location: 3300 N. Atlantic Ave.; Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

About Us: We are a growing mainline Protestant church that empowers staff to fully develop their gifts and talents in service to a clear mission: To make disciples of Jesus for the transformation of the world. We are intentional about being authentic, inclusive, and compassionate. As staff and volunteers serve the mission in ways that connect to their personal passions, we encourage creativity, innovation, and collaboration. For more information: www.fumccb.com.

Responsibilities:

• Secretarial duties: receives incoming calls, transcribes messages, and routes communications; makes copies and produces other high-quality print materials such as bulletins, inserts, promotions, notices, connect cards, sign-up sheets, membership certificates, etc.; drafts and sends business emails and produces online newsletters; maintains an accurate and user-friendly office filing system; completes District and Conference reports; routes incoming and outgoing mail; prepares materials for joint staff meetings and Governing Board meetings; attends and takes minutes at meetings as required.
• Receives and stores money remitted to the church office throughout the week, processes purchase orders, prepares expense reports for the pastor, and assists the finance team as needed (counting money, completing reports, etc.).
• Maintains church calendar (paper and online) for all approved activities in the sanctuary building and fellowship hall, ensures proper climate control, informs users of potential scheduling conflicts. Works with the pastor to track members in the church assimilation and discipleship system, including keeping an accurate record of first-time guests and new members, tracking where people are in the disciple-making process, and sending invitations encouraging people to take their next step. Keeps accurate records for church membership, groups/classes, shut-ins, and those on the church prayer list.
• Processes new employee paperwork, runs background checks on new employees and volunteers, and assures that everyone who is required to complete the online Child and Youth Protection Policy Training does so in a timely fashion.

Requirements:

• Strong moral character and work ethic. Willing to be held accountable and can be trusted with confidential matters.
• High level of commitment to the mission and core values of FUMCCB.
• Positive, professional, and friendly attitude. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently (self-directed, resourceful).
• Highly organized with an eye for detail.
• Strong business writing skills.
• Two years of experience as an administrative assistant or secretary. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and basic PC computer skills. Willingness to learn other church software programs such as Subsplash and Constant Contact.
• Bookkeeping experience, preferred.
• Associate's degree or higher, preferred.

Benefits:

• Reasonable hours with flexibility in time.
• Discounts at our preschool for employees.
• The opportunity to work with a great team.
• A supervisor that empowers staff to fully develop their gifts, talents, creativity, and passions (no micromanaging).
• On the job training to ensure success.
• While we are not able to provide health insurance, we can connect you with affordable plans.

How to Apply: Resumes can be submitted directly to Pastor Mark Reynolds: revmarkreynolds@gmail.com.

First UMC Cocoa Beach is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26,000.00 - $29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• secretarial: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cocoa Beach, FL 32931: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person