Muhlenberg Lutheran Church in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant to provide effective and efficient support for designated areas in this congregation’s ministry of administration.

Expectations include, but are not limited to the following:

➢ ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT - perform assigned tasks, serve as receptionist, maintain calendars (using Google calendars).

➢ DATABASE/RECORDKEEPING - utilize and update parish records to ensure accurate congregational information.

➢ PARISH COMMUNICATIONS - Create print and electronic communication that is attractive, informative, timely and accurate.

➢ BUILDING USE COORDINATOR - Receive and process building use requests for internal and external groups with support from the Parish Administrator and Senior Pastor.

➢ OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: (Indirect Responsibility, along with staff and lay leaders)

o Assist volunteers with copying and distribution of materials, as needed;

o Assist with preparation of weekly service materials

➢ MINIMUM SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS - must meet the minimum skills and qualifications described in the Position Description

➢ ACCOUNTABILITY - The Administrative Assistant is responsible to the Parish Administrator on behalf of the Pastors and Congregation Council. The Parish Administrator will authorize time off, sick and vacation leave and act as the direct supervisor on the Council’s behalf.

➢ 3-MONTH PROBATION - The Administrative Assistant will be evaluated by the Parish Administrator after 3 months at which time either the Administrative Assistant or Muhlenberg Lutheran Church may withdraw from the employment agreement without penalty or negative review. If both are in agreement to continue employment the Administrative Assistant will be evaluated as needed (at least annually).

➢ WORK-TIME REQUIREMENTS - This position is part time and will normally be 4-5 hours a day, Monday-Friday, 10:00am – 3:00pm (with a lunch break).

IMPORTANT: To apply for this Administrative Position, visit Muhlenberg Lutheran Church's website at www.muhlenberglutheran.org/jobs and follow the instructions listed there. A detailed Position Description is also available from our website.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Office: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Harrisonburg, VA 22801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person