Receptionist – Afternoon Shift

Abundant Life Baptist Church of Lee's Summit; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Abundant Life Baptist Church of Lee's Summit is seeking an Afternoon Receptionist who will perform receptionist and administrative support duties as part of a busy church office. The role includes answering calls, greeting guests, routing inquiries, and basic record-keeping, with additional weekly tasks to support the Executive Assistant.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 3+ years in an admin or receptionist role, strong time management, and a friendly, professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 3+ years of experience in an administrative/receptionist role.
• Strong time-management and organizational detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Answers central telephone system and directs calls accordingly.
• Greets and assists guests in the AL administrative offices.
• Prepares outgoing mail; sorts and distributes incoming mail/packages.
• Monitors and updates files in the church membership database as needed.
• Operates office machinery as required.
• Maintains conference rooms daily for meetings, ensuring they are stocked and hospitable.
• Maintains office supply inventory.
• Orders paper and toner for printers.
• Manages reception volunteer relationships ensuring front office coverage for meetings.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Editing & grammar

Detail-oriented

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Office suite

Job description

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The position of Afternoon Receptionist functions in a dual role by performing both receptionist and administrative support duties as a normal part of the workday. Receptionist duties include performing all routine clerical and administrative work related to answering the phone, welcoming guests, routing the public to the appropriate party, and record-keeping. In addition, this position will complete scheduled weekly tasks in support of the Executive Assistant.

Classification: Part-time (20 hours) / Non-Exempt

Personal Responsibilities

• Be committed to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18; 1 Peter 2:2) by assembling for instruction in God’s Word and engaging in the personal study of God’s Word.
• Responsibly use the resources at your disposal to foster the mission and vision of Abundant Life (1 Peter 5:1-4).
• Participate in an Abundant Life group (Acts 2:41-42) as well as the discipleship ministry (Matthew 28:18-20).
• Live in a way that glorifies God and aligns with the staff core values (1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9).
• Be committed to giving to the needs of the saints (2 Corinthians 8:1-7 & 9:12).
• Become a member of Abundant Life.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Answers central telephone system and directs calls accordingly.
• Greets and assists guests in the AL administrative offices.
• Prepares outgoing mail; sorts and distributes incoming mail/packages.
• Monitors and updates files in the church membership database as needed.
• Operates office machinery as required.
• Maintains conference rooms daily for meetings, ensuring that they are stocked and hospitable.
• Maintains office supply inventory.
• Orders paper and toner for printers.
• Manages reception volunteer relationships ensuring front office coverage for meetings.
• Completes other duties as requested.

Additional Administrative Responsibilities

• Adds sermon notes to digital platform and prints handouts for sermons.
• Assembles the birthday card list and mailing labels for congregation (500/month).
• Ensures that sympathy cards are sent to grieving church members.
• Assists the Executive Assistant with research projects.
• Reconciles personal company credit card statements and processes bills as needed.
• Assists with giving statement process.
• Assists with lost and found process.
• Attends various staff meetings.
• Completes other duties as requested.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

This position requires someone with excellent time-management skills and a high level of organizational detail that can thrive in a deadline-heavy work environment. To be successful, knowledge of editing and grammar is required. A positive, outgoing, and friendly attitude is vital to the success of this position, as is the ability to be assertive and detail-oriented. Confidentiality and professionalism are of the highest importance to maintain the integrity of Abundant Life.

Employment at AL requires a commitment to honoring the Lord in work and life, as well as the character to uphold the AL Staff Core Values of Synergy, Excellency, Integrity, Tenacity, Humility, and Loyalty. The skills, qualifications, and responsibilities listed here are not intended to be all-inclusive of the abilities needed to perform the job.

Education/Experience

• A high school diploma (or equivalent)
• 3 or more years of experience in an administrative/receptionist role

*It is the policy of Abundant Life church to provide a workplace free from discrimination. We base all employment decisions on job-related qualifications and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local law.