Job description

This position serves two congregations: Salem Lutheran, Bark River, MI and JOY Lutheran, Escanaba, MI. The Administrative office is located at Salem Lutheran Church. Schedule is three days per week, three hours per day, 9:00 am - noon. Mondays and Wednesdays are mandatory, Thursday or Friday is at the candidate's option. Salary is $125 per week.

Applications will be accepted through May 31st. Interviews will occur in June with the goal of hiring an individual by July 1st.

General Requirements

• Must demonstrate a real love and concern for all people.
• Must be pleasant, discreet, tactful, and capable of honoring confidential communications.
• Must have a general knowledge of all office equipment and supplies and a willingness to further their training.
• Must possess good telephone and communication skills.
• Must be able to deal with various types of personalities, both on the phone and in person, in a professional manner.
• Must be able to exhibit time management while performing office duties and interacting with congregants – possesses the ability to redirect conversations/situations when needed.
• Perform general office work, under the supervision of the Pastor and in cooperation with other staff members.
• Must have good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Keep church staff informed of member’s needs such as deaths, illness, and other crises. Answer the phone and screen calls for staff.
• Perform general office work; maintain office supplies and various files; keep records and compile these into periodic or occasional reports. Accuracy and attention to detail is a must.
• Exercise tact, courtesy, confidentiality and diplomacy in receiving callers, in person or by telephone.
• Make outgoing calls such as ordering office materials or worship and altar supplies.
• Collect incoming mail from Bark River P.O. Box and distribute to appropriate Council mailboxes.
• Edit and prepare weekly bulletins and other documents as requested.
• Photocopy documents and assemble as needed.
• Type letters or other documents as needed; use word processing equipment as required.
• Create and send correspondence, thank-you letters, notifications, invitations, etc.
• Prepare and maintain mailing lists and congregational roster.
• Maintain accurate congregational records and fill out related certificates (e.g. Baptismal, Confirmation, etc.).
• Track weekly attendance at worship for both congregations.
• Update and maintain the congregational calendars.
• Maintain weekly Daily Press ad for both congregations.
• Update Facebook Page and Congregational Website on weekly basis.
• Check e-mail and forward to responsible party as necessary.
• Maintain and update bulletin boards and magazine racks.
• Create and post sign-up sheets for service opportunities.
• Notify worship assistants of their designated services.
• Schedule and follow church policy regarding building usage and maintain record of church keys.
• Create and maintain a filing system.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Pastor.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word with experience in Publisher, Excel, Powerpoint and the ability to work with graphics.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $125.00 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bark River, MI 49807: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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