ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:  South Bay Church Administrative Assistant
Immediate Supervisor:  Pastor
Status:  Part time.  Hours to be determined.
Pay Rate: TBD
Date:  November, 2022
Job Summary:  

 
Provide high-level administrative support to South Bay SDA Church. Position requires confidentiality, effective communication skills, prepare reports, handle information requests, record and file data, receive and assist visitors, oversee projects, and the ability to think and act independently within prescribed guidelines.  

Qualifications:  
•Must have an expressed commitment to Jesus Christ, the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and be a member in regular standing, with a desire to serve in a cooperative, spiritually-redemptive, and soul-winning atmosphere.  
•Must interact and communicate well, both verbally and in writing with employees, volunteers, and the public.  
•Must be a self-starter, able to work without supervision, possess strong organizational skills, and demonstrate the ability to organize and prioritize work.  
•Must have a general working knowledge of office procedures and equipment.  
•Must have strong technical skills, including (but not limited to) Microsoft Word, Excel, and the  Internet.  
•Must have the desire to grow professionally, including a willingness to learn new programs and procedures.  
•Must present a professional demeanor, display a spirit of helpfulness, and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.  

Duties and Scope of Responsibilities:
•To be a professional, courteous, presence in church office as scheduled.  
•Answer and return calls in a timely matter.  
•Screening communication and passing along necessary information to appropriate people
•Oversee church communication i.e. emails, phone, etc.
•Assist with social media presence by posting upcoming events and announcements.
•Preparation, printing and uploading of bulletin information each week.  As well as contacting those involved with courtesy role description in the program that Sabbath and reminding them of their commitment i.e. children story, music ministry, etc.
•View/update church website  
•Maintain church calendar
•Assistant Clerk
•Assist with special projects i.e. evangelism events, bible study program, etc.
•Assist pastors with scheduling and appointments  as needed.
•Informing pastor and elders of hospitalizations and special needs.
•Mail Collection and distribution and scanning as required.  
•Absolute Confidentiality. In this position you may be exposed to private information concerning church members. We must protect privacy at all times.  
•Reports to pastor or first elder in pastor’s absence.  

Typical Physical Demands:
Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching.  May require lifting up to 25 pounds.  Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as  computers, calculators, the telephone and other office equipment.  Requires normal range of hearing and vision.