Job Overview:
A church administrative assistant attends to the many different office and administrative duties of the church. A church administrative assistant job description contains an assortment of duties including general office management and facilities scheduling. Church administrative assistant serves beneath the church leaders and pastor, attending to the general administration of the church office.

Responsibilities:
- Answers and screens all incoming calls, routing them to the appropriate departments when available and taking messages as needed.

-Responds to all correspondence, written or electronic.

-Maintains an orderly and clean office and filing system.

-Manages the church's schedule, accounting for all religious holidays, pastor's duties, appointments with the ministry leaders, and events in the church facilities.

-Publishes the church bulletin with notices for anniversaries, baptisms, weddings, and other major events.

-Enters new visitor information into a database of prospects, marks attendance, and sends notices and acknowledgements on important dates.

-Oversees church files and maintains confidentiality on all information contained therein.

-Assists volunteers with the operation of office equipment.

-Maintains Sunday School records, updating these with new members and changes as needed.

-Requests letter of membership from former church on new members as directed by the Church Clerk.

-Provides information on visitors and new church members to Sunday School leaders so they can outreach to these individuals.

-Maintains accurate records of campus facility reservations and usage fees.

-Administers Benevolence Fund in accordance with written guidelines.

-Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Pastor

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Must be able to meet weekly deadlines.

-Must be a self-starter with an innovative approach to administration and a keen eye for detail.

-Must be committed to the church's mission and message.

-Must be courteous and tactful with church members, especially in times of grief and crises in their lives.

-Must exercise exceptional judgment in dealing with sensitive and personal issues.

-Must be able to prioritize concerns with minimal guidance and take charge, counseling church members when members of the pastoral staff are unavailable.

-Must be comfortable working with changing technology, staying current with updates and changes to Microsoft Office products and other software used by the church.

-Must be able to work and comfort those from all walks of life.

-Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

-Agrees with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

Education:

High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience:

At least two years clerical or administrative experience preferred.

If you are a proactive individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for providing top-notch administrative support, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23,540.67 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Belton, TX 76513: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person