West End United Methodist Church
Receptionist/Admin Assistant
West End United Methodist Church
Job Summary
Hours: Monday-Friday; 11:30am-4:30pm. This organization has a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. We consider accommodations for medical and/or religious reasons. West End UMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
This person serves as the first impression and gateway for all weekday activity (church and school) and is responsible for creating a positive and inviting impression of the church and its ministries.This person serves as the first impression and gateway for all weekday activity (church and school) and is responsible for creating a positive and inviting impression of the church and its ministries.
Job Responsibilities
- Answer and transfer all incoming phone calls in a cordial and professional manner
- Arrive promptly every day
- Greet all members, visitors and guests in a friendly and patient manner
- Show sensitivity when talking with people of all situations
- Discern potential security threats and respond quickly and judiciously
- Participate in drills and execute the child safety plan
- Keep the provided church calendar accurate for visitor inquiries, front desk volunteers, and for security personnel
- Keep reservations for weekly Wednesday night meals, monthly all church lunches, and other occasional events
- In coordination with the HR Director, recruit, train, and organize volunteers to ensure the reception desk has coverage at all times during business hours
Qualifications
Working conditions
- Light physical activity performing, non-strenuous daily tasks of an administrative nature with moderate noise. Well-lit, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.
- Physical Demands: To coordinate work, ability to sit for long periods of time, able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms (occasionally overhead), stoop, kneel, talk to and hear staff and visitor requests, and also occasionally lifts or carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature, using close vision with moderate noise.
- Continuous work on a computer to carry out daily tasks.
- Ability to use general office equipment to include but not limited to using a multi-line phone system, a multi-function copier, automated folding machine, multifunction printer, fax machine, and postage machine.
- Ability to work in a confined work space
Additional Information
Benefits
Eligibility in retirement plan-403(b) or ROTH.
Building closes when there is an abundance of snow (discretion of management).
How to Apply
Please submit our online application at: http://www.westendumc.org/about/job-openings
Please call 615-321-8500 if you desire a paper application. Our fax number is 615-327-4460.
Details
- Date Posted: October 11, 2021
- Type: Part-Time
- Job Function: Administrative
- Service Area: Religious
- Start Date: 11/01/2021
- Salary Range: 15.00/hr
- Working Hours: 25 hours/week/ M-F/11:30am-4:30