Church Office Administrator & Communications Lead

Greater Starkville Development Partnership; Starkville, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

First Presbyterian Church in Starkville, MS, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative, communications, and operational support to the church ministry under the direction of the Senior Pastor and church leadership.

The role serves as the primary contact for the church office, ensuring a welcoming environment, maintaining confidential records, coordinating communications, and supporting staff, officers, volunteers, and members while prioritizing tasks and anticipating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of professional administrative or office experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office technology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrative support for the church office, responding to calls, visitors, correspondence, and ministry requests with professionalism.
• Prepare, edit, distribute, and maintain church communications, including bulletins, newsletters, announcements, website content, and social media updates.
• Maintain accurate church records, membership databases, official documents, mailing lists, and office procedures.
• Coordinate the church calendar, facility use, special events, weddings, baptisms, and ministry activities.
• Coordinate office operations, including supplies, equipment, software, subscriptions, vendor relationships, and technology support.
• Coordinate facility maintenance and repair requests with the Property Committee and outside vendors.
• Perform other administrative and ministry support duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Presbyterian Church in Starkville, MS, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative, communications, and operational support to the church ministry under the direction of the Senior Pastor and church leadership.

The role serves as the primary contact for the church office, ensuring a welcoming environment, maintaining confidential records, coordinating communications, and supporting staff, officers, volunteers, and members while prioritizing tasks and anticipating