Administrative Assistant

Job Overview The Administrative Assistant at First Christian Church will have the opportunity to serve our amazing church family in providing administrative support, order and organization. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to engage not only with Church members on a regular basis, but also with the community in need, connecting people with resources. Interaction with members of the broader community is a regular requirement of this position, connecting those community members with financial assistance and resources.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Provide professional and courteous office communications in person, phone, mail, email
• Provide administrative support to pastor and staff
• Answer phones and greet visitors
• Prepare weekly bulletins
• Count Sunday offering and other donations with a church volunteer each week
• Make bank deposits, record income in Shelby
• Prepare financial reports
• Execute bill payments, check requests, and credit card payments
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendars
• Maintain Amplify membership database
• Collect timesheets and complete payroll of all church employees
• Make pledges and payments to utility companies and IDs for Tuesday Outreach
• Create and maintain electronic and physical filing systems
• Managing accounts and performing basic bookkeeping
• Performing data entry and analysis
• Assisting with event planning and coordination
• Ordering and maintaining office supplies
• Processing expense reports
• Managing travel arrangements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Preferred bachelor's in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Friday:

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH RICHMOND - MISSION, VISION, BELIEFS, VALUES

Our Mission as Disciples of Christ is to share God's love with all people, by developing our spirits, creating ministries that will improve lives, and becoming a hub for all in the community who are working to help people. Our Vision is to be a Disciples of Christ congregation that embraces our community and world with God's love by being open to all, serving as a leader for positive change in our community, and expressing a vibrant faith that blesses others as well as ourselves, as a presence for Christ.

Core Beliefs God's Love and Grace:

All people are children of God and worthy of His love Walking in

Jesus' Footsteps:

We are transformed by aligning with Christ's teachings The Power of the

Holy Spirit:

The Holy Spirit empowers us to do the impossible

Sacred Scripture:

We are guided by the Bible to understand God's will for our lives Core Values o

Liturgical Worship:

We believe our rich history equips us to continue and improve liturgical worship o

Progressive Christianity:

Enabling and facilitating Christ's presence in our world calls for inquisitive minds, passionate hearts, and strong commitments o

Congregational Life:

Being God's love for each other is our most important ministry o

Community:

We believe that Christ compels us to be a force for positive change in our community Core Practices o

Weekly Communion:

We offer the Lord's Supper to all who are part of our worship services, creating an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for all o

Unity and Freedom of Belief:

We embrace a community where differences in belief are welcomed. We understand that faith is a journey, and no individual or group has all the answers o Everyone as a

Minister:

We believe all individuals, whether ordained or not, have a role in leading worship, serving communion, and ministering to others. God has work for everyone to do o

Ecumenical Cooperation:

We strive for unity with other churches and religious traditions that seek to show God's love, acceptance, and welcome to all people

Pay:

$37,500.00 - $42,500.00 per year

Work Location:

In person