Administrative Assistant​/Financial Secretary Lakeside UMC

Lakeside UMC is hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant/Financial Secretary

Location:

2333 Hilliard Ave., Henrico, VA 23228

Hours:

28 hours/week in person from 8:30 am to 4 pm, Monday through Thursday

Lakeside United Methodist Church is a warm and welcoming community of believers.
We believe that church is the place where imperfect people can come together to wrestle with faith, ask hard questions, and even express our doubts as we trust in God’s grace to sustain us. We envision Lakeside United Methodist Church to be God’s HANDS in our community and beyond:
Hospitable, Always faithful, Nurturing, Discipleship, Service.

The Administrative Assistant/Financial Secretary greets visitors (by phone and in person) and performs daily administrative tasks in effort to maintain an organized and harmonious workplace environment. Position reports to the Pastor, in cooperation with the Staff Parish Relations Committee. This position works closely with church staff, vendors, church leaders, and the community about all aspects of church life. Requires 28 hours/week in-person with paid sick and vacation leave.

The starting pay range is $30,500 to $32,500.

• High school diploma required, higher education degree preferred
• 3-5 years in an administrative position
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office; proficiency with accounting software; and familiar with graphic design principles for web and print
• Familiar with Constant Contact (or similar communications platform) and designing/scheduling mass email
• Ability to take instruction, work independently, and work under deadlines.

• Multi-tasking and organizational skills are essential to this position.
• Discretion is also essential. The position handles sensitive giving, prayer, and other information and assures confidentially by sharing with only those who need to know.
• Interruptions are frequent; must be able to maintain focus and organization in the presence of other conversations and activity.
• Ability to be professional while also empathetic when answering phones and dealing with the church family and community is needed.
• Your creativity will be used for creating bulletins and editing the monthly newsletter.
• Computer literacy – ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Publisher is required. Proficiency with graphic design software and online tools such as Canva is a plus.
• Pro Presenter is used to create and update announcements, scripture, and hymn slides for worship services.

Candidates are encouraged to apply by sending a cover letter and resume to jobs

Pay: $30,500.00 – $32,500.00 per year

• Paid time off

Work Location:

In person