Part-Time District Administrative Assistant

NC Conference of The United Methodist Church; Lafayette, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Louisiana Conference of The United Methodist Church is seeking a Part-time Southwest District Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to the District Superintendent and the Southwest District office. This role emphasizes organization, clear communication, and clerical accuracy to sustain ministry operations across pastors, lay leaders, and the Conference.

Key responsibilities include handling clerical tasks, managing records for clergy and laity, processing financials in Shelby

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a relevant field is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; prior church experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to organize and retrieve documents efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative support to the Southwest District Superintendent.
• Perform general clerical duties including phone, correspondence, filing, and maintaining digital records.
• Serve as primary contact for pastors, lay leaders, vendors, and the public via phone, email, and written communication.
• Maintain and update clergy, church, and laity records, including contact, appointment, and compensation.
• Process financial transactions in Shelby Next, including invoices, deposits, reconciliations, and reimbursements.
• Coordinate District Committee on Ministry (DCOM) processes, including scheduling interviews, preparing materials, arranging hospitality, and maintaining committee records.
• Manage Annual Conference administrative processes, including delegate communication, registration, and stipend payments.
• Administer clergy appointment processes, including benefits calculations, compensation forms, and data updates in Mission Connect.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication

Clerical skills

Education

Associate’s degree in a relevant field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Louisiana Conference of The United Methodist Church is seeking a Part-time Southwest District Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to the District Superintendent and the Southwest District office. This role emphasizes organization, clear communication, and clerical accuracy to sustain ministry operations across pastors, lay leaders, and the Conference.

Key responsibilities include handling clerical tasks, managing records for clergy and laity, processing financials in Shelby