Children's Ministry Administrative Assistant

Emmanuel Community Church•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

Emmanuel Community Church is hiring a Children's Ministry Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support to its Elementary Ministries. Under the direction of the Pastor of Elementary Ministries, this role supports daily office needs and helps ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the ministry. The assistant also supports weekend and midweek teaching, volunteers, and special church events. The schedule allows up to 40 hours per week. Wednesday evenings are scheduled from 5:30–8:30 p.m.; one Saturday service per month is from 5:00–7:30 p.m.; and Sundays are from 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Mondays are remote work days, Thursdays are half-days, and Fridays are scheduled days off. Flexibility is expected to assist with special church-wide events. The role requires a mature, personal, and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, agreement with the United Brethren doctrinal statement, and Emmanuel Community Church membership. A four-year bachelor's degree, children's ministry experience, and administrative experience are preferred but not required.

Requirements

Exhibits a mature, personal, and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Agrees fully with the United Brethren doctrinal statement.
Emmanuel Community Church membership is required.
Excellent time-management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
Proficiency with Apple software, including Pages.
Technologically proficient, detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, disciplined, and positive.

Nice To Haves

Four-year bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
Children's Ministry experience preferred, but not required.
Administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and clerical support to Elementary Ministries and manage general administrative tasks under the direction of the Pastor of Elementary Ministries.
Help ensure the efficient and smooth day-to-day operation of Elementary Ministries.
Become proficient with Planning Center Online and Dropbox.
Organize, print, and distribute elementary curriculum.
Oversee volunteer background checks and conduct reference phone calls.
Create online events and manage registrations.
Edit and proofread ministry documents.
Develop and maintain physical and digital filing systems.
Perform administrative tasks such as copying, binding, and laminating.
Assist with planning and executing special events and activities, including VBS, Easter and Christmas services, and Children’s Baptism.
Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and grace when working with staff members.
Perform other ministry tasks as assigned by the Pastor of Elementary Ministries.
Assist with weekend and midweek elementary teachings and volunteer needs.
Partner with the Pastor of Elementary Ministries in volunteer recruitment.
Implement and follow Emmanuel Community’s safety and security policies and procedures.