Discovery Village, the children's ministry of Ada Bible Church, is hiring a part-time Administrative Assistant to provide high-quality professional and administrative support for our Director of Children's Ministry as well as the children's ministry department. We are seeking a self-motivated person who will eagerly and effectively coordinate Director and department support activities and facilitate communication. We are seeking someone who is excited about being part of a team on a mission to encourage kids to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a part-time position, offered up to 29 hours per week. What you will do:
- Track and record information in current databases
- Attend department planning and team meetings, record and distribute meeting minutes
- Reconcile financial statements and assist in budget preparation as needed
- Coordinate reimbursements and check requests, submit them for approval
- Answer telephone calls to the department and route to appropriate parties
- Track and record information in databases
- Monitor department email account and respond or forward messages as appropriate
- Run errands to procure resources and ensure that each campus has the appropriate supplies for their activities
- Reliable transportation required for running errands and other job-related tasks.
- Collaborate with other Ada Bible Church ministries as project initiatives overlap
- Prepare registrations and support in execution for Child Dedication events (not required to attend)
- Add and update events to database as needed, collaborate with Event Services department as necessary
- Assist with planning and coordination of children's ministry events
- Assist with various special projects as assigned
Who we're looking for: We're looking for someone with 2 years of experience working as an Administrative Assistant or similar. Formal education beyond a high school diploma is not required but it is helpful if an applicant has completed college coursework or educational training in a study area related to the position responsibilities. Beyond that, you might be a good candidate for the position if:
- You have strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- You have a warm and friendly demeanor while interacting with different types of people
- You are organized and are able to help keep others organized too
- You are proficient working in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook
- You are committed to Christ and have a thriving relationship with him
Membership at Ada Bible Church is not a prerequisite for hire, but you should be willing to become a member within 90 days and have beliefs consistent with our statement of faith. Ready to apply? If this all sounds good and you would like to be considered, we want to learn more about you! To apply, click the Apply button at the bottom of this page. Fill out the employment application in full, including your cover letter and resume. About Ada Bible Church Ada Bible Church is a thriving and growing multi-site church serving greater Grand Rapids, Michigan. Each weekend, more than 8,000 people worship with us at our four campus locations throughout the community. To learn more about us or to view a weekend service, visit our website at www.adabible.org