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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT for Lebanon United Methodist Church . Part-time position of 12 hours, Tuesday thru Friday mornings. Salary commensurate with experience and skills.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Support the work of the pastor and staff members of Lebanon UMC. Provide administrative and communication assistance for other areas of ministry.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team setting. Technical skills needed include usage of personal computer, internet, Microsoft Office, and email.  Knowledge of the church database Power Church Plus, as well as of the United Methodist Church and its connectional system is a plus, but not required.

POSITION FUNCTIONS:  The following tasks are routinely performed by the Administrative Secretary, although other responsibilities may be required:

1)      Act as the front line of communication for the church. Be that welcoming presence to all who enter our doors and those who telephone our office.

2)      Work with the chairpersons of church committees as appropriate, regarding mailing notices, inquiries etc.

3)      Prepare weekly bulletins, letters, documents and reports.

4)      Work with Newsletter Editor in the publication of the monthly church calendar and assist in the publication of the newsletter.

5)      Maintain church membership database on Power Church Plus, and print address labels as needed.

6)      Work with other staff to coordinate mass mailings.

7)      Oversee ordering of office supplies and scheduling maintenance of office equipment.

8)      Serve as communication “hub” by doing such things as, managing and publishing the master list of Acolytes, Greeters, Lay Readers, Nursery workers and Flowers.

9)      Maintain the outdoor sign and indoor bulletin board.

10)  Work with Pastor in preparing Charge Conference reports and other statistical reports as needed within the local church, district or Conference.

11)  Continually develop and improve personal skills by participating in formal training, workshops, and conferences. Participation in the Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries (PAUMCS) is encouraged.

12)  Perform other such duties as required/requested by the Pastor or staff.

Deadline for resumes: May 20, 2008

Resumes and Letters of interest to:

Lebanon UMC,  

Attention:  Bart Mitchell, S.P.R.C. Chair  

8492 Peaks Road ,  

Hanover VA 23069 ., or lebanonumc@netscape.net