Office & Communications Manager
Unity Moravian Church
Position Overview: Performs clerical duties and general office functions related to the administrative activities of Unity Moravian Church.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Fields telephone calls and serves as first contact for visitors.
- Composes, prepares, proofreads and distributes church correspondence for the Pastor, other staff members that are engaged in church business.
- Composes and prepares routine letters and memoranda.
- Maintains office files and records in accordance with office procedures.
- Updates member information.
- Prepares church bulletin and distributes.
- Secures flowers for the sanctuary.
- Manages church website and other digital platforms.
- Assists the Pastor with the preparation of a yearly report to the Moravian church.
- Orders and stores Sunday school and church office supplies.
- Distributes incoming mail to appropriate staff members. Makes outgoing postal runs.
- Prepares and maintains month church usage calendar and distributes as appropriate
- Distributes and tabulates time and talent sheets, stewardship cards.
Other Duties:
- Updates Power Church software with membership and distributes church directory periodically. Collects obits for reporting deaths within the congregations.
- Assists with technological assistance to the Technology Committee.
Other Skills and Capabilities:
The ideal candidate should have:
- Computer systems, technology and demonstrated experience in web literacy, social media skills and MS Office. Web page development knowledge or willingness to learn platforms.
- Excellent writing and grammar skills.
- Word Press or other web platform experience. Experience in church communication channels and be knowledgeable about available resources.
- Good people skills and the ability to interact collaboratively with other people
- Organizational skills
- Administrative experience is preferred.
Other Information:
Job Type: Salaried position requiring 20 hours per week
Salary and Benefits: $15,600 annually
Hours: 9:00-2:00 M-Thurs, Friday flexible
Vacation: Eight shifts per year
Work Location: Unity Moravian Church, 8300 Concord Church Rd. Lewisville, NC.
Start Date: As soon as possible. No later than May 6, 2024 if possible.
Prerequisites: Compliance with Drug-free Workplace, acceptable previous employment, references, and acceptable criminal background checks.
Interview Requirements: Resume, two professional references. Interviews may be held in person or by video conference.
Send cover letter, resume and references to: pastorscottrainey2021@gmail.com and include “Office and Communications Manager” in the subject line. This position reports to the pastor and in consultation with the Board of Trustees. This position will have a 16 week-review period ending with a performance evaluation.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Anyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, ability, gender, economic background, etc. may apply. Employment is at-will.