Purpose of Role: The Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor provides high-level support through managing communication, administrative tasks and maintaining processes to ensure the functions of the Senior Pastor's office runs efficiently. 

A successful candidate:

• requires a cheerful, pleasant, and Christ-like spirit

• has technical proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and church management software

• has exceptional verbal and writing skills and is able to draft professional correspondence and newsletters

• has a high level of discretion, strong attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast paced environment

Prior administrative experience preferred, preferably in ministry or a non-profit setting. 

CORE COMPETENCIES (All HUMC Staff are expected to adhere to these performance standards):

Hospitality: Generates a sense of hospitality by his or her very presence; communicates with a sense of warmth, openness and approachability; fosters natural connections between members of the church and with visitors; supports a culture of welcoming and belonging in the life of the church.

Interpersonal Skills: Establishes good working relationships with all others who are relevant to the completion of work; works well with people at all levels of the organization; builds appropriate rapport; considers the impact of his/her actions on others; uses diplomacy and tact; is approachable; avoids communication triangles.

Attention to Detail: Consistently attends to the many small pieces, which must be assembled into an organization as a whole; follows up on missing or out of balance items; resolves unanswered questions needed to address a problem; keeps the larger picture in mind while tending to the smallest of details.

Integrity and Trust: Is seen as trustworthy by others; practices direct, honest and transparent communication; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t operate with hidden agendas; responds to situations with constancy and reliability.

Excellence: Demonstrates a commitment to a spirit of excellence in their approach to work, as well as possessing natural awareness about the effective organization of space for different purposes; possesses a natural orientation towards cleanliness and orderliness of space; appreciates the value and need for sacred space and knows how to physically tend to it.

Initiative: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and energetic about worthwhile activities; not fearful of taking calculated risks; seizes opportunities; sets demanding but achievable objectives for self and others.

Spiritual Maturity: Shows strong personal depth and spiritual grounding; demonstrates integrity by walking the talk, and responding with constancy of purpose; is seen by others as trustworthy and authentic.

Status (Full Time/Part Time): Part Time

Work Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm

Reports To: Senior Pastor

Send cover letter and resume to Haddonfield UMC Staff Parish Relations Committee: office@haddonfieludmc.org