Events Coordinator / Administrative Assistant

Missouri United Methodist Church • Columbia, MO

413d • $39,500 - $44,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Events Coordinator / Administrative Assistant at Missouri United Methodist Church plays a vital role in supporting church and community events, ensuring smooth operations from planning to execution. This full-time position requires excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to the church's mission of connecting people with Jesus Christ. The role involves managing event logistics, supervising part-time staff, and providing administrative support to clergy and church members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Strong desire to interact with individuals to help identify their needs.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively interact with diverse groups of individuals.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and multi-task effectively.
• Demonstrated comfort level with computers and ability to learn new software.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in customer service (1 year preferred).
• Experience in events management (1 year preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage use of facility for events and meetings from planning through execution, including booking, usage agreements, invoicing, and logistics.
• Maintain hospitality supplies inventory and ensure availability for events.
• Schedule and supervise part-time Facility Stewards to assist with events outside of office hours.
• Maintain the church events website calendar, ensuring accurate recording of all events and resource assessments.
• Perform clerical duties such as answering phone calls, managing emails, and publishing weekly service bulletins.
• Provide assistance to church members, visitors, and volunteers by addressing inquiries and offering support.
• Assist clergy with administrative tasks and scheduling appointments.
• Monitor building security in collaboration with the Facilities Manager and Executive Director.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree