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Administrative Assistant Jobs in Jackson, MI at Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Experience Jackson
Office Administrator
Tapestry, A Unitarian Universalist Congregation, is seeking an intelligent and resourceful candidate to join our team as an Office Administrator (OA). This part-time position averages 10 hours per week with a pay rate of $25 per hour. We are a dynamic liberal religious congregation of approximately150members in Lake Forest, CA.
SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Minister, the Office Administrator will enhance Tapestry’s effectiveness by providing broad-based general office and financial secretary/bursar support. The OA performs varied administrative and support duties requiring a knowledge of office routine and organization, computer and word processing proficiency. In the position, they will also gain an understanding of the congregation, denomination, and procedures related to the work of the organization.
We are looking for someone highly proactive and self-driven, with a critical eye for detail, and who can work independently with minimal supervision. The candidate must be highly organized, able to handle and prioritize multiple projects, and comfortable working with committee chairs and volunteers.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Working most Sunday mornings and some daytime weekday hours as well (10 hours total/week)
Producing a variety of documents using word processing software.
Performing essential bookkeeping (Quickbooks Online), financial secretary, and bursar duties.
Working closely with Minister, members of the Board of Trustees: the Treasurer, VP of Finance, President, and VP Operations
Coordinating, entering, and maintaining the congregation’s membership information in the database
Maintaining a congregational calendar.
Answer phones and direct calls as needed.
Get/open/process mail.
Maintain office supplies inventory.
Order office supplies as needed.
Coordinate with renters to pay rent.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
SKILLS:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
Diplomatic and able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multitask and prioritize.
Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software (Word and Excel). Ability to learn church database software.
Proficiency with the Quickbooks Online accounting system.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate or BA degree preferred.
5 years of secretarial, administrative, or office support experience.
Prior experience working in a church setting or a UUA congregation is a plus.
Tapestry strives to be an anti-racist anti-oppressive multicultural community. Together, we build beloved community by opening hearts and minds, deepening relationships, and loving our neighbors more fully.
A more detailed job description is available upon request. Direct inquiries and résumés to [email protected]. Electronic résumés and cover letters as Word or pdf documents preferred. No phone calls, please. Only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.
Additional information about Tapestry can be found at www.tapestryuu.org.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 per week
Schedule:
Day shift
Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
Are you able to work most Sunday mornings?
Do you know how to use Quickbooks Online well?
Experience:
Microsoft Office: 5 years (Preferred)
Administrative experience: 5 years (Preferred)
Language:
English (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Experience Jackson
Location: Jackson, MI
