The Administrative Assistant will serve as a member of the Communication team and assist the Director of Communication with various duties including office communication and task management.

• Assist Director of Communication with Office Communications.
• Serve as an editor at the direction of the Director of Communication.
• All general office duties (correspondence, phone calling, computer tasks, scheduling appointments, mail, email, ordering of supplies, maintaining a filing system, etc.).
• Compose letters when requested and assure all correspondence is mailed in a timely manner.
• Assist the Director of Communication in the management of their calendar (including the scheduling of appointments, updating Outlook calendar, etc.)
• Assist the Director of Communication in the management of paper and electronic files (including email management, contact management, in office filing, and the filing of documents electronically).
• Assist in task management at the direction of the Director of Communication.
• Manage projects at the direction of the Director of Communication.
• Send video and design requests to the Creative Team as directed by the Director of Communication.
• Send Digital Marketing requests to the Digital Marketing Team as directed by the Director of Communication.

• Two (2) years of general clerical experience; OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• PC skills including spreadsheet, database query, and word processing.

• Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures, filing, telephone techniques, and office equipment; as well as English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to get along well with others and handle confidential matters.
• Ability to manage time and multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, orally and in writing.
• Must be punctual, pleasant, and tactful with professional appearance and conduct.
• Exhibit professionalism and always maintain confidentiality.
• Capacity to interact positively with and provide service to others at all levels within James River Church.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervising personnel, co-workers, civic organizations, business professionals, and the public.
• Exhibit good judgment, honesty, integrity, responsibility, and punctuality through the utilization of professional work standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting critical deadlines.
• Must have strong analytical skills.

James River Church is Pastor-led, and staff driven with board oversight. James River Church staff are expected and considered to share in the responsibility of practicing and propagating the Christian gospel message and upholding the doctrine of the Church (the employer), as stated on our website and in our Bylaws. As leaders and ministers of the gospel, staff therefore agree to the following:

By submitting my application for this position, I confirm I have read and accept the above Job Description/Code of Conduct and believe God has called me to serve in this capacity.