Missions Administrative Assistant

Waters Edge Family•East Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Missions Administrative Assistant organizes and oversees The Local Church GR’s ongoing weekly missions initiatives. The role supports the Missions Coordinator with planning, development, encouragement, and direction, and helps direct church volunteers as needed. It involves behind-the-scenes administrative support for local and global missions partnerships, contributing ideas to the direction and culture of missions, and helping communicate and demonstrate the gospel through effective administration. The position helps coordinate local missions events and global short-term trips and works with church staff and local community partners.

Requirements

Personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflected in obedience to the Word of God, spiritual fruit, and a desire to grow in the Lord.
Supportive and loyal to staff members and the church body.
Heart for the global church and passion for service.
Demonstrates servant-heartedness, faith-centeredness, and spiritual maturity.
Spiritual gifts of leadership and administration.
Clear communication and administrative abilities.
Flexible, cooperative, and teachable.
Forward-thinking, self-directed, team-oriented, and organized.
Embraces the vision, direction, and beliefs of The Local Church GR and has a heart for the Kingdom.
Demonstrated ability to organize and create.
Ability to start projects and assignments independently, think ahead, and plan accordingly.
Demonstrated ability to recruit, lead, and manage people, especially volunteers.
1–2 years of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

Work with the Missions Coordinator to set schedules for missions initiatives and volunteers.
Assist with coordinating details for missions meetings, events, and trips.
Attend appropriate weekly leadership meetings.
Look ahead to upcoming needs and help keep the Missions Coordinator on track by providing direction where needed.
Work with the TLC Communication Admin on design projects and missions communications.
Work with the TLC Administrative Assistant to adhere to the missions budget and consider next steps for incoming benevolence requests and community needs.
Attend community partner meetings to learn about, invest in, and encourage local agencies in Grand Rapids.
Take comprehensive meeting notes.
Respond to inquiries and questions about the church in a timely manner and direct people to the Missions Coordinator as appropriate.
Assist with volunteer management, coordination, and communication.
Assist with online needs and updates, including CCB and communications.
Print, copy, and prepare needed flyers.
Oversee, organize, and purchase items for missions events and trips.
Assist with other missions tasks and roles as needed.
Provide administrative support to the TLC Missions Coordinator.