Administrative Associate

The Greater BoerneChamber of Commerce; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mark Presbyterian Church in Boerne, Texas is seeking an Administrative Associate for 32 hours per week to provide administrative, organizational and operational support to the pastor, ministry leaders and congregation. The role maintains church databases, records and correspondence, coordinates the annual church calendar, and manages office supplies, equipment and WiFi.

You will coordinate facility access, supervise the Sexton, liaise with contractors, and interact with people in joy, crisis

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Office/Workspace tools and Canva or similar.
• Ability to interact graciously in joy, crisis, and grief.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Pastor.
• Be the first contact for individuals seeking pastoral support.
• Administrate and maintain church databases, records, and correspondence.
• Coordinate with staff and committees to create and maintain an annual church calendar.
• Responsible for office supplies and office equipment, including WiFi.
• Manage facility reservations, schedule building locking and unlocking access.
• Provide work direction to the church Sexton, coordinate routine maintenance contractors.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Confidentiality

Office software

People skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Canva

Church management software

Job description

Administrative Associate – Full Time (32 hours/week)

St Mark Presbyterian Church, Boerne, Texas

Provide administrative, organizational and operational support to the pastor, ministry leaders, and congregation to enhance the effectiveness of St. Mark’s pastoral ministry, congregational life, and outreach efforts. The position is vital to the church’s mission and operational efficiency. The Administrative Associate is directly accountable to the Pastor as Head of Staff.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Pastor
• Provide compassionate first contact for individuals seeking pastoral support
• Administrate and maintain church databases, records, and correspondence
• Coordinate with staff and committees to create and maintain an annual church calendar
• Responsible for office supplies and office equipment, including WiFi
• Manage facility reservations, schedule building locking and unlocking access
• Provide work direction to the church Sexton, coordinate routine maintenance contractors

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills, ability to collaborate and prioritize competing requests
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion
• Proficiency in office software (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, or similar)
• Ability to interact graciously with people in times of joy, crisis, and grief

Required Education and Experience:

• Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous administrative experience, especially in a church or nonprofit setting
• Experience working with individuals and teams
• Experience with church management software a plus