Part-Time Church Admin & Communications Specialist

NC Conference of The United Methodist Church; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 15,600 - 20,800; Part time

Job summary

Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church in Durham, NC seeks an Administrative Assistant to serve as the first contact in the church office. The role supports worship prep, Building Partners coordination, and staff collaboration to advance ministries.

This part‑time position is 20 hours per week and includes paid vacation. The successful candidate will manage reception, calendars, bulletins, emails, social media updates, and basic bookkeeping tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Publisher, Word and Google suite of products.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Social media skills including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.
• Relevant education and experience as applicable.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• A passion to serve God and the church through your work.

Responsibilities

• General reception duties including greeting visitors and responding to phone calls and email.
• Manage files, calendar and membership database.
• Produce bulletins and other documents for Sunday worship, special services, funerals, etc.
• Office management including mail, general correspondence, equipment maintenance, and office supplies.
• Change letterboard sign as needed.
• Attend and take minutes for Church Council and other meetings as needed.
• Update Facebook, Instagram, website, and YouTube as needed.
• Produce weekly newsletter using Mailchimp and bi‑weekly print version.
• Create graphics for publications or find/take photos to use (CANVA).
• Post pertinent information on Old North Durham listserve group.
• Update contributor records, produce reports to finances as needed.
• Support finance team in producing financial statements and in‑kind gift letters.
• Relay bills to Finance/bookkeeper for processing.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding and renewal processes for Building Partners.
• Receive and receipt Building Partner usage fees.
• Process building use requests.
• Communicate with custodian and/or cleaning company about building issues.
• Provide building access and manage alarm system as needed.
• Coordinate vendor appointments and seek estimates for needed services.
• Communicate with Building Partners regarding upcoming events and other information and reminders.

Skills

Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft Word

Google Suite

Microsoft Excel

Social media management

Tools

CANVA

PowerChurch

Mailchimp

Planning Center Online

Job description

Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church in Durham, NC seeks an Administrative Assistant to serve as the first contact in the church office. The role supports worship prep, Building Partners coordination, and staff collaboration to advance ministries.

This part‑time position is 20 hours per week and includes paid vacation. The successful candidate will manage reception, calendars, bulletins, emails, social media updates, and basic bookkeeping tasks as needed.