Office Assistant (Part-Time)

Job Overview:

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Fruitland Park, is seeking a Part-time Office Assistant to enhance its mission of inviting, welcoming, and connecting all people to God and one another in Christ. He/She is responsible for disseminating parish-related information – creating, developing, producing, and distributing information in a variety of formats. He/She serves as a link within Holy Trinity and between our parish and the greater community. A suitable candidate will have at least 1 year experience in communications or administrative role and a willingness to serve in a religious setting. Letter of interest and resume may be sent to rector@holytrinityfp.com.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent is required. An associate or bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field is preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years’ experience in an office administrative position required. Experience working within a religious non-profit organization is a plus.

· Experience in a business or not-for-profit organization

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. A knowledge of email communication services such as MailChimp, Constant Contact, etc. is a plus. Proficient with social media.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Must be proficient in English grammar with proficient research, interpretive, writing, proofreading, and editing skills

• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

· Mature judgment to work with a wide range of constituencies and the ability to make decisions and provide leadership related to parish communications

Principal Responsibilities:

· Produce weekly e-newsletter – solicit and edit announcements from clergy, staff,

and ministry leaders as needed;

· Design and produce Sunday bulletins, announcements, and bulletin inserts as directed by clergy, staff, and ministry leaders;

· Design and produce ministry brochures, staff business cards, posters, postcards, and other publications as necessary in support of the ministries of the church;

· Post newsletters, bulletins, e-ministries, and other announcements to the Holy Trinity’s website and Facebook page weekly (at minimum);

· Produce other communication materials as needed;

· Maintain membership and contribution data

· Help with parish functions as required, especially the annual meeting and annual ministry fair;

· Team player who strives to maintain a positive, professional, welcoming atmosphere in the church office;

· Regularly update parish hall bulletin boards, and brochure racks; keep information up to date;

· Maintain office equipment and supplies and arrange for service as necessary;

· Provide support for office volunteers;

· Maintain parish prayer list, flower donor list; etc.

· Interact with the public (Answer phones as necessary; Greet people at front desk)

· Perform other duties on request to assist the rector and/or associate rector;

· Uphold Holy Trinity’s mission statement.

· Must successfully pass the required criminal background check prior to employment and maintain this clearance.

Future Expectations:

· Acquire proficiency in parish membership and contribution software (Powerchurch)

· Acquire proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 18 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

Work Location: In person