Ministry Communication Assistant

Ministry Communication Assistant

Reports To

The Ministry Communication Assistant will report to the Senior Pastor.

Job Overview

The Ministry Communication Assistant is responsible to support the church office with functions such as communications, record keeping, and other general office tasks to inform members, educate potential members and attract the unchurched.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Support the church mission: Love God, Love People and Make Disciples
  • Responsible to be the first point of contact for those calling or visiting the church. Directs or screens all incoming phone calls and provides direction to those visiting.
  • Performs other duties including filing, copying, faxing, typing of reports, ordering office and church supplies and correspondence.
  • Responsible for performing secretarial and related office support for church staff, ministry leaders, and committees.
  • Responsible for designing and producing bulletins, newsletters, posters, brochures and other publications to promote and communicate the activities of the church. Assists with social media communication.
  • Coordinates discipleship Ministry and related activities such as record keeping, report compilation, ordering materials, etc.
  • Shared responsibility for general administration of member and visitor records.
  • Provides clerical support and coordination of daily ministries (Food Pantry) and special projects throughout the year such as Vacation Bible School, Christmas Shoebox ministry, the Hope Thanksgiving Meal Delivery, Wednesday evening meals, the Advent Book, church directory, etc.
  • Coordinates volunteer schedules and communicates schedules to the appropriate volunteers in a timely manner.
  • Updates prayer lists and related communications.
  • Attends church staff meetings and assists co-workers by coordinating and communicating the church calendar to meet the needs of the church and others using the church.
  • Assures background checks have been completed for any individuals working with minors during activities coordinated by this position.
  • Performs other duties as assigned as it relates to the ministry of the church.

Work Hours and Benefits:

  • Regular Part Time 20 hours per week, Support Staff Classification
  • Not eligible for health insurance reimbursement
  • Eligible for vacation and PTO as outlined in WBC Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual

Qualifications:

Education level – High School Diploma or General Equivalent Degree (GED) required.

Experience – Two years’ experience working in office or clerical setting preferred.

Certifications – Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification preferred

Specific skills – Requires expertise in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and database management.  Proficiency in computer applications such as desktop publishing and graphics for worship services and special events is desired.  Must be versed with various social media platforms, especially Facebook.

Personal Characteristics:

  • A person of faith with strong Christian character and integrity who regularly attends either WBC or a church of like faith and order.
  • Demonstrates or is willing to develop an in-depth knowledge of the church and its ministry in order to answer and direct inquiries properly.
  • Must work well with others, take direction and assist with ministry needs in a professional and confidential manner.

Other – Must demonstrate the ability to make judgments and display independent situational decision-making capability

Physical Abilities – Must be able to sit for long periods of time, use their hands and fingers to grasp, handle, control or feel objects such as paper, small objects, a keyboard; understand the speech of another person, speak clearly so others can understand, and see details of objects that are less than a few feet away.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb, bend and walk.