Administrative Assistant Market Street UMC

Vaumc; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

Market Street United Methodist Church in Winchester, VA is seeking an administrative assistant for 18 hours per week to support the pastor and church leaders. The role includes managing day‑to‑day office tasks, coordinating communications, and preparing materials for services.

The successful candidate will handle visitor inquiries, assemble bulletins and newsletters, track attendance in the conference system, and assist with scheduling and document preparation while upholding confidentiality and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with a focus on accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive pastoral matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, phone calls, and emails.
• Prepare weekly worship bulletins, PowerPoint presentations, and monthly newsletters.
• Update and maintain church attendance in the Virginia Conference System and track/report songs used by the church in CCLI.
• Assist the pastor with correspondence, scheduling meetings, and preparing charge conference documents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Google Workspace

Job description

Organization: Market Street United Methodist Church
Location: 131 S. Cameron Street, Winchester VA 22601 Position Type: Part‑Time (18 hours/week)
Salary: $18/hour
Reports to: Pastor

Position Overview

The administrative assistant will manage the day‑to‑day operations of the church office, providing essential support to the pastor, church leaders, and the congregation.

Core Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, phone calls, and emails.
• Prepare weekly worship bulletins, PowerPoint presentations, and monthly newsletters.
• Update and maintain church attendance in the Virginia Conference System and track/report songs used by the church in CCLI.
• Assist the pastor with correspondence, scheduling meetings, and preparing charge conference documents.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with a focus on accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive pastoral matters.

Interested persons should send a cover letter and resume to Pastor Jack Lee ([e-mail]) and SPRC chair Busey Ward ([e-mail]).