HIRING: Office Administrator Position at St. Andrew Lutheran Church

St. Andrew Lutheran Church is seeking a well-organized Office Administrator. This position will provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere to all who walk in the doors of the building and call to receive information about the congregation. This position will help to facilitate the ministries of the congregation and the day to day business of the congregation.

The Primary Responsibilities of the Office Administrator will be:

·         To provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere to all who walk in the doors of the building and call to

receive information about the congregation.

·         To help facilitate the ministries and the day to day business of the congregation.

·         To provide administrative support to the Pastor, music director and church leaders as they carry out

the ministries of the congregation.

·         To facilitate communications within the congregation and outside the walls of the congregation.

·         Be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all communications between Pastor, staff, and members.

Failure to adhere to confidentiality requirements may result in immediate termination.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Maintain regular office hours and weekly staff meeting with Pastor and music director.

·         Maintain the master calendar of the congregation to ensure the use of both congregational

programming and community organizations. Paying special attention in making sure there are no

conflicts in scheduling.

·         Answer phone calls and emails promptly and politely. Take messages and deliver messages to the

appropriate recipients in a timely manner.

·         Process incoming and outgoing office mail for the Pastor, staff and church leaders.

·         Empower and coordinate volunteers to assist in the work and ministry of the church whenever

possible.

·         Organize and maintain an orderly filing system for all church records. Maintain reports that need to

go to the synod. Keep mailing list up to date. Maintain the computerized data bases as directed

(PowerChurch and ServiceBuilder).

·         Maintain Music Copyright records and file reports as required by Music Director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

·         High School Graduate.  

·         Skilled interpersonal communications and relationship building.

·         Strong oral communications skills and personal demeanor.

·         Organized and effective time management.

·         Demonstrates computer skills and proficient with Microsoft Office.

·         Demonstrates and has knowledge to work on the St. Andrew website.

·         Demonstrates and has knowledge to prepare the Power Point presentations for Sunday morning

worship and other worship services at St. Andrew.

General:

·         This position is half-time, hourly employee, and as such, carries no benefits other than one week paid

vacation per year, after one year of service.

·         This position reports directly to the Pastor.

·         Must be eligible and maintain eligibility for a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

·         Shall be on probation for the first three months of employment.

·         St. Andrew Lutheran Church is a Drug Free Workplace.

·         St. Andrew Lutheran Church shall provide Workers Compensation Insurance and participate in the

Federal FICA/Medicare Program.

How to apply:  Submit a cover letter, resume, along with three personal references to officeadmin@saintandrewaz.org.