Lester Memorial Methodist Church is seeking a dependable and welcoming Administrative Assistant to support our pastors, staff, congregation, and daily church operations. This is a full-time, salaried position for someone who is organized, professional, comfortable working with people, and able to manage a variety of administrative responsibilities. Responsibilities Greet visitors and answer incoming phone calls Prepare, print, and distribute the weekly worship bulletin Prepare and send church-wide emails and other communications Maintain church membership records and assist with membership transfers Maintain the master church calendar Process memorial gifts and notify family members Pick up, distribute, and prepare church mail and other mailings Assist pastors, staff, committees, teams, and church groups with correspondence, reports, printing, and administrative needs Prepare reports for church leadership, Charge Conference, and Annual Conference Prepare general church and pastoral correspondence Order and distribute office and church supplies Assist individuals requesting financial or social assistance and communicate requests to a pastor as needed Perform other administrative duties as assigned by the pastors Qualifications High school diploma required Previous office or administrative experience preferred Proficiency with Microsoft Word and general internet use Comfortable learning new computer programs, including the Shelby church management system Strong organizational and communication skills Friendly, professional, and courteous when interacting with church members, visitors, and the public Ability to handle information with discretion and confidentiality

Schedule Monday-Thursday:

9:00 AM-5:00

PM Friday:

9:00 AM-12:00 PM With one-hour lunch Monday through Thursday.

Pay:

$36,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person