Children's Ministry Administrative Assistant
About The Position
Provides administrative and clerical support to the Elementary Ministries at Emmanuel Community Church, handling daily office needs and general administrative tasks under the direction of the Pastor of Elementary Ministries. The role supports smooth day-to-day ministry operations, assists with weekend and midweek teaching and volunteer needs, and helps recruit volunteers. It also supports ministry events and activities, including VBS, Easter and Christmas services, and Children’s Baptism. The position is expected to uphold confidentiality, integrity, and grace, and to follow the church’s safety and security policies and procedures. The schedule is up to 40 hours per week and includes Wednesday evenings, one Saturday service per month, and Sunday mornings. 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.
Requirements
- Exhibit a mature, personal, and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Agree fully with the United Brethren doctrinal statement.
- Emmanuel Community Church membership is required.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
- Proficiency with Apple software, including Pages.
- Demonstrated technological proficiency, organization, self-motivation, discipline, and a positive attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Four-year bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
- Children’s Ministry experience preferred but not required.
- Administrative experience preferred.
- Spiritual gifts in administration, helps, service, teaching, or leadership.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and clerical support to Elementary Ministries, including daily office needs and general administrative tasks under the direction of the Pastor of Elementary Ministries.
- Help ensure efficient and smooth day-to-day operation of the 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 duties 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
