Thalia UMC has an immediate opening for Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant provides the primary point of contact between Thalia and those individuals or groups needing information from and/or services of the Senior Pastor, church office, staff, and facilities. The Administrative Assistant is the public face of the church, interacting with all who connect to the church while also overseeing critical tasks which enable the church to fulfill its mission with excellence and efficiency. The Administrative Assistant welcomes visitors, answers the phone, and produces printed materials. Although primarily supporting the pastor, the Administrative Assistant is available to staff members and church members alike who need office support as they plan and implement the church’s ministries.

This is a sixteen (16) hour per week position. Compensation is $20 an hour. The Administrative Assistant reports to the Senior Pastor. Position is available immediately.

Core Duties:

• Provide a welcoming presence in the church office to all visitors who interface with the church by coming to the building, calling the church, or reaching out via email.
• Produce weekly worship bulletins as well as other special worship bulletins, as needed.
• Generate weekly email announcements and monthly email newsletter.
• Inventories and orders office supplies.
• Sends information to website editor as directed by pastor and staff.
• Maintain up-to-date church membership and Sunday worship records, including births, deaths, and sacramental milestones.
• Produce other written materials and correspondence, as needed.
• Core Competencies:
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft applications, MailChimp (or other bulk email service), as well church database systems – familiarity with the Power Church database system is highly desirable.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks.
• Self-Starter
• Attention to Detail
• Hospitality

Job Type: Part-Time

Pay: $20/hour

Benefits: Paid time off

Schedule: Monday to Thursday with core desired hours in the 9:00 am to 1:00 pm range.

Ability to commute/relocate: Virginia Beach, 23452: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education: High School diploma or GED.

Experience: Administrative Support: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Thalia UMC, 4321 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to pastor@thaliaumc.org. Qualified applicants will be interviewed as soon as their application is received.