Reports to the pastor and the Madison United Methodist Staff Parishis committee. The person hired will provide assistance to the Pastors, staff, and the various committees and church groups in a positive and professional manner. Will also assist with designing and publish printed and electronic materials. This is for 30-35 hours per week, day hours to be negotiated.
Qualifications:
- Effective oral and written communication skills with attention to detail, knowledge of standard office procedures, and proficient computer skills.
- Warm, welcoming, and professional personality
- Willingness to continue developing computer and publishing software skills and expertise
- High School Diploma or GED required, college preferred
- Strong commitment to maintain confidentiality
Responsibilities:
- Represent the church in a positive and professional way to members, visitors, and general public
- Answer phones, take accurate messages and distribute in a timely manner
- Utilize Microsoft Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Church Windows Software. Also use Google related documents.
- Prepare and distribute all church publications, including bulletins, newsletters, meeting minutes and notices, correspondence, charge conference reports, directories, etc
- Proofreading all printed, electronic and audio-visual materials
- Maintain records for church files, minutes, and written and electronic correspondence
- Help coordinate church calendar, activities, and building use
- Notify the custodian(s) of any unusual cleaning, maintenance work, or special arrangements that might be required.
- Provide building usage policies when needed
- Order and receive needed curriculum, office supplies, and all other resources as required and approved
- Attend staff meetings
- Recruit and train volunteers to assist with office tasks such as folding, bulk mailing
- Design and prepare visuals for Sunday and other worship services
- Update and maintain the church website
- Create and implement a plan to engage through social media platforms
- Maintain LED sign
- Prepare and distribute committee agendas and minutes for meetings
- CCLI reporting
- Live streaming and recording of services or portions of the service
- Additional duties as assigned
Compensation:
- Salary to be determined by the Staff Parish Relations Committee with assistance from the finance committee.
- Wages paid bi-monthly
- Personal time off accrued at a rate of 2.0 hours prepay period for the first 3 years. Starting on the anniversary of the 3rd year, the accrued rate is 4.0 hours per pay period. Maximum of 80 vacation hours can be accrued.
- 6 paid holidays