Office Administrator

Office Administrator Job Description

The Office Administrator will serve Maranatha to help the staff and the different ministry needs that will support the overall function and activities of the church. This will include managing the daily administrative tasks, office operations, communications and correspondence of the church in order to support the vision and mission of our church. The duties of this position will be directed by the pastoral staff and the needs of the ministry teams. This position is often the first person the public talks to or sees during the weekday hours, thus the Office Administrator must be professional and friendly as he or she represents Christ and our church.

Qualifications

Personal

• Have an intimate, mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, a goodreputation and a strong desire to serve within a church.
• Possess great interpersonal people skills with a heart of compassion and servicewith the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Be punctual and dependable.
• Have a positive, cooperative and teachable spirit, capable of taking direction andcriticism with a spirit of love and submission and work as a team player.
• Able to transition between tasks quickly without being easily overwhelmed/stressed.

Professional

• Be highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage time and priorities wellwhile maintaining a high standard of excellence.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office and Publisher along with awillingness to learn other computer programs and adapt to new technology.
• Be proficient in verbal and written clerical communications including editorial andpublishing skills.
• Professional, courteous and friendly while also able to end conversations whennecessary to get tasks done.

Description of Responsibilities

Ministry Functions

• Support the pastors, staff, ministry leaders and laypersons in the accomplishment ofthe church’s mission by providing administrative help in executing andaccomplishing the logistical needs required to fulfill the ministry goals.
• Greet visitors, members, and service technicians as they enter the building andassist them as needed during office hours.
• Operate and maintain all office equipment including copiers, computers, printers, and other equipment and schedule maintenance or service as necessary.
• Maintain sufficient office supplies for upcoming events and the regular needs of the ministry activities and programs of the church.
• Utilize church management software to accurately maintain membership records.
• Manage the office budget with sound fiscal management and good stewardship.
• Compose weekly bulletins, monthly missionary prayer calendars andemails/letters as requested; prepare and distribute weekly staff meeting notesand Annual Reports.
• Keep an up-to-date master calendar of events for all church activities, includingscheduling the use of church facilities.
• Maintain records of baptisms, dedications, weddings, membership, andattendance.
• Support Ministry Team Leaders to help accomplish their ministrygoals/objectives.
• Assist pastors and staff in administrative duties that include creating necessarydocuments and up-to-date forms, and matters related to safety/liability, andcompliance with legal and insurance guidelines.
• Serves as contact person for rental groups using church space and keeps trackof all borrowed equipment.
• Gather and share prayer chain information when requested.
• Place online orders and make local purchases when requested.
• Maintain and stock current publications and brochures in the Lobby.

General Expectations:

• Maintain regular office hours.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and participate in the life and worship of the church.
• Work in a cooperative team relationship with the staff, ministry teams, elders, andmembers/attendees of the church.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Sr. Pastor that contribute to theadministration and life of the church.
• Be in agreement with the doctrines and distinctives of the EFCA and maintain anactive membership with Maranatha Evangelical Free Church.

Accountability

• The Office Administrator will be under the direction of the Senior Pastor and the authority of the elders.
• The Office Administrator will undergo a written evaluation by the Senior Pastor once per year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Office Administration: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rice Lake, WI 54868: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21