Office Manager

This is a part-time (20 hours a week) in-person position. The candidate’s experience must include administrative, office, or secretarial experience; general knowledge and experience with a church or non-profit organization; and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of Mailchimp and Squarespace, excellent communication skills, 4 days per week required, a keen eye for details, the ability to multi-task, and strong organizational skills.

Communications:

prepare all correspondence as directed by the pastor

prepare, edit, print, and publish monthly 8 – 10-page newsletter

edit, print, and publish monthly board meeting minutes

bind and archive board meeting minutes annually

send weekly emails to subscribers maintained in MailChimp

send and reply to other emails as directed

Worship Support:

schedule regular piano tuning

order and copy choir music both on paper and on CD and USB

order sanctuary banners, altar flowers, worship, and communion supplies

prepare the sanctuary for worship weekly

prepare worship bulletins weekly and funeral and wedding bulletins as needed

stock and prepare kids’ worship boxes weekly

support special worship services with creative thinking in collaboration with the pastors

Board Support:

prepare packets of reports to the board in preparation of monthly meetings

Elders’ Support:

keep elders’ shepherding groups regularly updated

Youth Support:

coordinate registration for youth events

maintain and update youth rosters and parent contact information

order food and supplies for youth events

order youth Christmas gifts and graduation gifts

edit, prepare, copy, and bind 50 devotional booklets annually for summer camp

Admin/Office Support:

prepare the annual Administrative/IT/Communications/Office budget

manage the church’s computers and software subscriptions

maintain the church copier and the church’s computers, software, and printers

maintain detailed records on church family

maintain and regularly update church directory

maintain the church facility calendar and events calendar

do all online ordering in support of administrative, worship, Christian Education, youth functions

create online signups and registration forms as needed for fellowship meals, bus trips, etc.

update the church’s QR code weekly to link to all signups

maintain and update church’s tax-exempt status with merchants

answer phones

receive mail and packages

maintain the church’s filed bills, bank statements, and other files

maintain an updated record of the church’s outreach funds throughout the year

annually submit all the church’s data to the Disciples ALEX system

Technology:

Social Media:

post regularly weekly posts to our Facebook page

engage with and continue to grow social media following which now stands at 570 followers

Website:

Assist in regularly maintaining and update church website using Squarespace

YouTube:

Assist in maintaining and updating the church’s YouTube channel content of livestreamed worship services

Consultation:

provide administrative support, backup, or training as needed

We kindly ask that current full-time college students please not apply for this position.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Blacksburg Christian Church at 240 Watson Avenue, Blacksburg, VA 24060 or email to blacksburgchristian@gmail.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20