Church Office Administrator

Ascension Lutheran Church

Office Administrator

Part-time

Primary Job Description:

The Church Administrator is responsible for a wide variety of managerial, technical, and clerical responsibilities supporting the ministries and mission of the church.

Personal Qualities

The administrator should have excellent personal and interpersonal skills and be self-motivated, time sensitive and organized. They should be able to plan, prioritize, manage and make decisions with minimal supervision. Minimum 2 years of experience.

General Expectations and Skills

 Fluent with office computer software, including MS Word, Excel, Publisher, and Outlook

 Experience with church management systems or other people management software such as Planning Center, Mailchimp, etc.

 Create and distribute church communications via email and printed document, weekly bulletins, Weekly e-newsletters, social media posts, etc.

 Experienced, organized, and capable of creating and maintaining electronic and paper filing systems

 Basic bookkeeping skills and be able to work with the Ascension’s bookkeeper(s) in overlapping areas

 Able to keep track of and order office supplies and equipment when authorized, and stay within budget for these items

 Social Media Management

o Serve as the administrator for church social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Vimeo). Keep church website up to date.

o Develop a digital presence strategy for the church, create content, and schedule posts using social media management software

o Promote and the tell the story of ALC on social media.

o Develop a culture that encourages sharing on social media amongst both the staff and the church members

 Technical

o Oversee the maintenance and updates of the church database.

o Oversee maintenance and repair of all office equipment.

o Update computer skills as new equipment or software are acquired and as new applications arise.

Part time 20 hours per week. Wage based on experience.