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Episcopal Office Administrative Assistant
Great Plains Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
Topeka, Kansas
Full-Time | In-Office | Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Pay Range: $20.00-$21.50 per hour
Join Our Team
The Great Plains Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and highly professional Episcopal Office Administrative Assistant to join the Episcopal Office team.
This position provides administrative support to the Executive Director & Assistant to the Bishop while working closely with the Executive Administrative Assistant to the Bishop. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining confidential personnel information, supporting conference leadership, coordinating meetings and events, and ensuring the smooth operation of the Episcopal Office.
If you enjoy organization, providing exceptional administrative support, maintaining confidentiality, and serving others with professionalism and hospitality, we encourage you to apply.
What You'll Do
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain confidential personnel files and records with accuracy and discretion.
- Perform data entry and record management within the Brick River database.
- Provide administrative support to the Executive Director & Assistant to the Bishop, including calendar management and routine correspondence.
- Complete assignments under the direction of the Executive Administrative Assistant to the Bishop.
- Coordinate hospitality and logistical support for Conference meetings, including the Cabinet, Connecting Council, and guests of Bishop Wilson.
- Prepare meeting materials, correspondence, reports, and copies as needed.
- Assist with other administrative projects and duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
Qualified candidates will demonstrate:
- Excellent written, verbal, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with others.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Comfort learning and utilizing cloud-based applications and databases.
- Experience with SharePoint, Brick River, Zoom scheduling, or similar platforms is preferred but not required.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
- A willingness to support the mission of the Great Plains Annual Conference and be sympathetic to the Christian faith and The United Methodist Church.
Work Environment
- Full-time, non-exempt hourly position.
- Pay range of $20.00-$21.50 per hour.
- In-office position located in Topeka, Kansas.
- Occasional evening, off-site, and overnight travel may be required.
- Standard office environment utilizing computers, telephones, copiers, and other office equipment.
Why Join the Great Plains Conference?
The Great Plains Annual Conference serves local churches throughout Kansas and Nebraska by equipping leaders and supporting ministry. As a member of our staff, you'll join a collaborative team dedicated to excellence, service, integrity, and faithful stewardship.
If you're looking for meaningful work where your administrative skills can make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $20.00 - $21.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Administrative Assistant: 1 year (Required)
- SharePoint: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22