What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at ABWE?
Our Member Care team is seeking an individual with a compassionate heart and a gift for details. As a vital ministry to our missionaries around the world, the Member Care Administrative Assistant will use their gifts and talents as we care for the spiritual wellness of our global team.
To apply for a position send your resume, a 1-page faith-story/testimony, and applicable references or samples to jobs@abwe.org.
Department: Member Care
Location: International Headquarters, New Cumberland, PA
Job Type: Part -Time, Hourly, Non-exempt (16-24 hours per week)
Supervisor: Executive Director of Member Care
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Mission/Vision: Fulfilling the Great Commission by multiplying leaders, churches and missions movements among every people.
Job Summary/Primary Role: The Administrative Assistant for Member Care will assist the Executive Director in caring for the spiritual wellness of the global missionary team.
- Coordinates Member Care events, trainings and meetings.
- Processes mail, email and any other forms of communication.
- Prepares presentations, hand-outs and other materials for conferences, meetings, etc.
- Works cross-departmentally as Member Care services are needed/required.
- Maintains information on mental health providers and counseling centers.
- Maintains the digital archives for the Member Care Department.
- Maintains relevant files and database records for missionaries.
- Provides administrative support for the Member Care staff.
- Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree preferred.
Qualifications: Ability to pass background check and all necessary clearances as mandated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Minimum Prior Experience Required: Previous administrative assistant experience or experience in a related field/capacity.
- Joy-filled faith rooted in Jesus Christ and a heart to serve
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Able to maintain information and documents that are highly confidential in nature.
- Takes initiative; self-disciplined.
- Strong relational skills.
- Team-player
- Energetic and deadline oriented.
- Effective communication skills.
Christian Life:
ABWE is a Christian organization and it is necessary that employees possess and maintain a lifestyle that is above reproach. Employees are encouraged to participate in staff events including corporate and departmental prayer times and staff meetings and lunches.
All ABWE employees must:
1. Be a current and active member and/or regular attendee of a like-minded local church that aligns doctrinally with ABWE.
2. Be able to fully support ABWE's mission, vision, core values, doctrinal statement and ministry philosophy.
3. Be able to follow all guidelines set forth in the ABWE International Headquarters Handbook.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations, including extended periods of time sitting at a desk. The work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a moderate to high noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To apply for a position send your resume, a 1-page faith-story/testimony, and applicable references or samples to jobs@abwe.org.
