Church Front Desk & Admin Assistant (Part-Time)

Plainfield United Methodist Church; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Plainfield United Methodist Church is seeking an Office Assistant to provide hospitality and connection for visitors during the week. The role offers a warm first contact and administrative support to the church’s ministry, ensuring a smooth, organized, and inviting office environment.

The position reports to the Senior Pastor, with a 20-hour per week schedule split over five mornings, requiring confidentiality and proficiency with standard office software to manage emails, mail, data entry, and

Qualifications

• Strong listening and verbal communications skills.
• Use of general office equipment (phones, printers, scanners).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to work independently for extended periods.
• Be organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the church’s face of Christian hospitality to members and guests.
• Answer the church’s main telephone line, and related phone functions (taking and forwarding messages, etc.).
• Guide guest traffic as they enter the building.
• Monitor and reply to general church emails.
• Distribute incoming mail to staff.

Skills

Listening

Verbal communication

Organized

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Plainfield United Methodist Church is seeking an Office Assistant to provide hospitality and connection for visitors during the week. The role offers a warm first contact and administrative support to the church’s ministry, ensuring a smooth, organized, and inviting office environment.

The position reports to the Senior Pastor, with a 20-hour per week schedule split over five mornings, requiring confidentiality and proficiency with standard office software to manage emails, mail, data entry, and