Program Assistant

United Church of Christ; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Church of Christ in Washington, DC seeks a Program Assistant to provide administrative, logistical, and programmatic support to the Office of Public Policy and Advocacy. The role includes hospitality for visiting groups and assistance to the Director/Team Leader in overall administration.

Qualifications include 3–5 years of admin experience, strong communication, MS Office 365 proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years of administrative experience.
• A college degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and answer inquiries by phone, mail, or email.
• Maintain calendar of meetings and engagements for the Washington Office.
• Assist with scheduling, relationship building, and travel arrangements for groups and individuals.
• Monitor budget and expenditures and process payments.
• Develop and improve digital office systems and procedures.

Skills

Administrative experience

Self-starter

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Office 365

Concur

SharePoint

Blackbaud

Job description

Program Assistant, Application Close: October 15, 2026

Ministry Team Office of Public Policy and Advocacy, Washington, DC

Reports To Director/Team Leader, Office of Public Policy and Advocacy

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Salary Grade 5

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Category National Offices United Church of Christ

Starting Salary $57,000-$62,000

Description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION

To provide administrative, logistical, programmatic support to the Office of Public Policy and Advocacy. To support the Director/Team Leader in overall administration and offer hospitality and logistical support to groups coming to DC to engage in education and advocacy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the mission and goals of the United Church of Christ across all programs and ministries.
• Welcome visitors and answer office inquiries over the phone, by mail, or by email; provide general information regarding the work of the office.
• Maintain calendar of meetings, activities and engagements of Washington Office.
• Assist with scheduling, relationship building, and arrangements for visiting groups and individuals.
• Assist in the monitoring of the budget and expenditures, and process payment for the office.
• Assist Office Director/Team Leader in maintaining physical office space, equipment, and systems.
• Develop new digital systems and procedures alongside office staff to ease work.
• Keep office files and archives updated, well organized, and accessible.
• Make travel and housing arrangements as necessary.
• Open, read, sort and answer correspondence not requiring the direct attention of the Washington Office Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3-5 years of administrative experience; knowledge of standard office procedures and proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A college degree or equivalent experience is preferred, or a combination of academic study and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and perform tasks with minimum supervision.
• Ability to edit materials; proof-reading skills.
• Strong commitment to professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Desire and sensitivity to work in diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious settings with commitment to pluralism in the workplace as well as in one’s understanding of mission.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially as well as independently.
• High degree of computer competence required, including knowledge of MS Office 365. Familiarity with Concur, Blackbaud, and Sharepoint preferred.
• Knowledge of the UCC and its polity and structure is preferred.

Additional Information:

This position requires work in the Washington, DC Office at least 3 days/week.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of the ministry. Since no job description can detail all duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a position, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a position shall also be considered part of the position holder’s responsibility.

It is expected that the person who holds this position will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the policies of the UCC and in a manner that will reflect positively on the organization. All staff are encouraged to nurture safety within the work performed on behalf of the UCC by being attentive to self-care, education, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and the importance of referring those in need to supportive and helpful resources.

Application Deadline October 15, 2026

About the Organization The United Church of Christ
Our faith is 2000 years old. Our thinking is not.
We believe in God's Continuing Testament.
We believe in Extravagant Welcome
We believe the church's mission is to Change Lives

EOE Statement The United Church of Christ National Setting celebrates diversity and an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the broad spectrum of our diverse society. We endeavor to recruit employees from backgrounds that vary by race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, genetic information, past, present or future service in the uniformed services, religion, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local law. We are proud to be a multicultural, multiracial, open and affirming, accessible to all, equal opportunity employer.

This position is currently accepting applications.