West End United Methodist Church
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
West End United Methodist Church
Job Summary
Principal Functions for this position
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.
In addition, the receptionist is responsible for ensuring that those who enter the building are following safety protocols during the COVID19 pandemic. This includes taking the temperature of guests using a touchless thermometer.
Job Responsibilities
- Answer and transfer all incoming phone calls in a cordial and professional manner
- Implementing COVID-19 protocols upon entry
- 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
Retirement plan.
How to Apply
Please visit our website to apply at: http://www.westendumc.org/about/job-openings
You may fax your resume if you have trouble with internet to 615-327-4460.
West End UMC is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Details
- Date Posted: November 19, 2020
- Type: Part-Time
- Job Function: Administrative
- Service Area: Religious
- Start Date: 01/07/2021
- Salary Range: 14.25-14.50 hr
- Working Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-4:30pm