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Melrose Highlands Congregational Church (MHCC) in Melrose, MA is seeking a part-time Office Administrator to provide administrative support for the Pastor and the parish, including and MHCC Church teams and rental coordination.

Primary Duties:

Reporting to the parish Pastor, the Office Admin is responsible for the day-to-day activities/operations of the MHCC administrative office, and serves as a liaison between the MHCC building renters, the Pastor, and the Buildings and Grounds Team.

Primary duties include:

Serving as an onsite touchpoint for MHCC's administrative and operational needs Maintaining all official MHCC business and service records Coordinating and recording pledge information Organizing, coordinating, and managing church communications and promotional materials in a variety of media formats, including print (bulletins, newsletter, mail), email, and social media Coordinating with various church teams to ensure that they have the necessary supplies and administrative support related to weekly services, Congregational and team meetings, and annual celebrations Some light accounting, financial support, and supplies ordering, and may occasionally be asked to coordinate tasks for special events hosted in the building Pastoral support duties, including: serving as a point of contact for the Pastor for members who are hospitalized, ill, or confined to assisted care facilities; preparing official church certificates (baptism, marriage, membership, confirmation, etc.); and coordinating with the Worship Team and Music Director to prepare for Sunday services Melrose Highly Congregational Church is part of the United Church of Christ (UCC), and follows the congregational model of governance and fellowship. The UCC emphasizes universal belonging, open communion, and an open-and-affirming stance toward all individuals. In addition to the basic qualifications, the ideal candidate would be warm, welcoming, and organized, with an orientation toward creating an atmosphere of hospitality, care, and connection for our congregation, guests, and community partners.

Basic Skills:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, specifically mail merges and data management Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, capable of structuring and sharing information clearly with diverse audiences (English required) Proficient in social media management, with specific experience in managing, editing, and posting content for Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms Proficient in operating copy machines, including collating, stapling, and binding Proven ability to safeguard confidential information and exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations Ability to lift 30-35 lbs

Desired Experience:

Demonstrated eye for detail in reviewing, editing, and finalizing written materials Experience with Servant Keeper or equivalent contact management software Familiarity with Protestant churches and/or the

UCC Work Environment:

20 hours a week between late August and late June; Monday-Friday, with occasional weekend hours for special events Primarily onsite, with some flexibility for remote work Please note that the office is located on the lower level of the building, requiring some steps

Salary:

$20,700 with 2 weeks of paid vacation 8-week summer break and 2 weeks PTO during the program year

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$20,700.00 per year

Work Location:

In person