Part Time - Office and Communications Coordinator

First Congregational Church; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

First Congregational Church is seeking a Part-Time Office and Communications Coordinator to support daily life and ministry. The role involves welcoming guests, handling communications, managing calendars, and supporting worship and study activities.

Responsibilities include organizing funeral helpers, maintaining the membership database, producing newsletters and PowerPoint slides, and assisting with deposits. Must be reliable, confidential, and able to work with staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in oral and written communications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and other databases.
• Ability to use office equipment.
• Criminal background checks are required.
• Compliance with Sexual Misconduct Policy and a Confidentiality Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and greet visitors; manage Church Office communications.
• Organize funeral helpers and support families.
• Manage church social media and email Scripture for studies.
• Create weekly PowerPoint presentations and newsletters.
• Maintain membership database and church calendars.
• Assist with weekly deposits and administrative tasks.
• Support pastor and staff with special projects as needed.

Skills

Oral communications

Written communications

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Office and Communications Coordinator

Position Summary

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, has good communication skills, is organized and enjoys being part of a collaborative church environment. A friendly, organized and dependable person to help support the daily life and ministry of our church. The Office and Communications Coordinator does play an important role in helping our congregation stay connected, welcomed, and informed.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

include, but are not limited to, the following:

Communications

• Answer phones and the doorbell, greet guests
• Email Communications between the Committees and the Church Office.
• Organize funeral helpers and provide support to the families
• Manage church social media
• Email Scripture to Bible Study and Lay Readers
• Create weekly power point presentations

Administrative

• Hospital Report
• Praise and Worship cards and maintain prayer List
• Attendance records, facility requests
• Paper and electronic newsletters and worship bulletins
• Church calendars: assist other staff in maintaining church and staff calendars
• Maintain Membership Database: (i.e. address, phone number, email, etc)
• Maintain historical documents, including church committee meeting minutes
• Create other administrative documents and booklets as needed and/or requested
• Worship music: email Sunday service music to musicians
• Assist with weekly deposits

Additional Functions and Responsibilities

Perform other duties and special projects assigned by the Pastor and other staff members within the general scope of the position.

Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in oral and written communications
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Programs and other databases
• Ability to use office equipment
• Criminal background checks are required.
• Compliance with Sexual Misconduct Policy and a Confidentiality Agreement
• Someone who values confidentiality, kindness, and professionalism with all ages and life situations.
• A self-starter who works well independently and with others
• Demonstrates understanding and full support of the mission, vision, values, and identity of the congregation.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license and automobile/reliable source of transportation for limited church errands, and the ability to keep track of mileage for reimbursement

Source of Supervision

The Office and Communications Coordinator works under the supervision of the Pastor and Personnel Committee.

Hours and Compensation

Hours

• This is a part-time position working 30 hours per week.
• The work schedule for the Office Communication and Coordinator will be arranged with the Pastor.

Compensation

• This is an hourly position paying $21.00 to $24.00 depending on relevant experience, paid semi-monthly on the 15th and the last day of the month.

Benefits

• Full health, dental, and vision insurance (with First Congregational Paying a proportional share of the premium).
• Paid vacation (one week after six months of service and two weeks after one year), paid holidays and prorated paid medical/sick leave after one year of continuous employment.