What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Receptionist position at Carmel United Methodist Church?
Carmel United Methodist Church
Position Title
Church Office Receptionist
Date
July 2024
Hours/week
Part-Time, 20 hours/week
Manager
Church Administrator
POSITION SUMMARY
The role of Receptionist will sit at the front desk desk and will be tasked with greeting members and guests of the church during church & preschool business hours, whether in person, over the phone, or through email.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities included but not limited to:
Reception
- Assisting Guests and Members as they arrive, managing their needs appropriately, and being a friendly, welcoming presence
- Answering phones, emails, and voicemails
- Handling incoming and outgoing mail (daily)
- Following and enforcing the security needs of the Preschool during school hours (9am-1pm)
- Coordinate volunteers to fill in reception as needed
- Assist Staff with task achievable during working hours, as available and needed
Congregation Care
- Maintain prayer & hospital list daily and communicate as needed
- Confirm hospital visitation schedule and plan for visits with on-call pastors
- Update church leadership and staff of changes and needs within the congregation and it’s members as needed
- Record worship attendance & prayer requests weekly (Monday mornings)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Specific Technical Knowledge
Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite (including Microsoft Publisher), Church Community Builder (Pathway)
B. Self-Management
Works autonomously—independent decision maker
Self-directed, self-starter
C. Leadership
Approachable and friendly. Willing to help where needed in the office and ministries of CUMC and to work as a team for the benefit of the church. Discrete in all matters related to the church membership. Comfortable working in an ever-changing environment
D. Educational Requirements/Experience
Relevant work experience preferred
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position will work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:45am - 2:00pm in the office.
Reliable transportation required.
To apply, please send a resume to Staff Parish Relations Committee staffparish@carmelumc.org.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 21 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12