South Canyon Lutheran Church 700 44th Street, Rapid City, SD 57702 $18 – $20 an hour – Part-time
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Administrative Assistant Job Summary:
A successful candidate will demonstrate a strong personal faith and belief in God, aligning with the mission and values of the church, and will be committed to serving in a ministry-focused environment.
The Church Administrative Assistant / Worship Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the church’s office functions while also managing key worship-related tasks. This position requires dependability, flexibility, strong multitasking abilities, and a very high level of attention to detail. The individual will support church leadership, volunteer ministry teams and oversee the preparation of worship services, and coordinate volunteers while also managing a variety of administrative tasks to include full back-up for the Office Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
General Office Administration:
- Handle phone calls, emails, and other correspondence with church members, vendors, and visitors timely and efficiently
- Manage the church calendar, scheduling meetings, events, and appointments.
- Maintain office supplies inventory and order necessary supplies as needed.
- Ensure that all office equipment is in good working condition.
- Attend staff meetings and assist with any preparations.
- Keep all pastoral data and other sensitive information strictly confidential, exercising discretion at all times.
- Provide full coverage for the Office Manager during their absence, overseeing daily operations and ensuring continuity of office functions.
- Perform a variety of other defined necessary tasks as requested.
Support for Church Leadership, Ministry Teams and Members:
- Assist the Pastor(s) other church leaders, teams and members with administrative tasks such as preparing documents, managing schedules, and organizing meetings.
- Help recruit, train and supervise volunteer office workers with miscellaneous duties to include office coverage, varied mailings, etc.
Worship Coordination:
- Create bulletins for worship services and funerals using “Sundays and Seasons” and other information from the Pastor and Director of Worship, working ahead to ensure deadlines are met.
- Communicate with musicians, altar care, assisting ministers, readers, and others regarding worship plans and structure.
- Prepare and manage slides for worship services, overseeing the recruitment and supervision of volunteers for running slides and other worship technology.
- Oversee and manage the production of online streaming services.
- Participate in the preparation and maintain files of worship attendance, baptisms, weddings, funerals, confirmations, and other records as necessary.
- Organize and manage documents for church retention.
- Ensure that the worship space is maintained (e.g., coordinate necessary cleaning, bulletin recycling, friendship pads, etc.)
- Coordinate special events, mission moments, and stewardship talks during worship, communicating with all involved parties.
Event and Ministry Support:
- Oversee new member process as a primary contact, managing applications, etc.
- Assist with the home communion ministry by preparing materials and coordinating logistics.
- Organize and manage the Ministry Team programs and provide needed materials upon request.
- Coordinate communications (newsletter, postcard mailings, etc.), prepare mailing barcodes, and assemble/deliver with volunteers to the post office.
- Enter attendee information, updates to contact information, member transfers, changes in profiles and other changes into the church database on a timely basis.
Media and Communication:
- Oversee and manage the church website and social media (to include taking photos when necessary), keeping both updated as a ministry tool for the congregation.
- Maintain and update the church’s app-based record-keeping and communication platform, learning all aspects with proficiency.
Qualifications:
- Dependability: Must be reliable and maintain a consistent presence in the office.
- Multitasking: Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and flexibility
- Prioritization: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, especially in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail in all tasks, from document preparation to scheduling.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to quickly learn church-specific software.
- Experience: Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably in a church or nonprofit setting, is a plus.
- Christian Character: Demonstrates a commitment to Christian values
- Job Physical Requirements:
- Able to sit for up to 4 hours with breaks.
- Able to stand for up to 2 hours.
- Able to operate office equipment such as keyboards, telephones, printers, and photocopiers.
- Able to lift up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 20 pounds on occasion.
- Able to work in a shared office space.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Can you tell us a little more about yourself?
- How would you describe the connection between your faith and your desire to serve in a ministry-focused role?
- How do you view the role of volunteers in the life of the church, and how would you encourage and support them in their ministry work?
- What hours are you available to work?
- And what schedule would accommodate you the best, giving you a work life/family balance? The church office is open from 9-4 M-Th and 9-12 Fridays.
- Why did you leave your last job?
Work Location: In person