Office Manager

Salem Lutheran Church in Deerwood is seeking a 35 hour/week office manager to coordinate daily operations in a busy church office. Applicant must be proficient in Mircosoft Office including Word, Power Point, Publisher; a familiarity with church operations; have excellent communication skills; and be detail-oriented. Ability to multi-task, be self-directed, and have a professional work ethic.

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As Office Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all operational activities at Salem Lutheran Church. This includes preparing for weekly/seasonal services, organizing church programs & events, ensuring policies & procedures are fully compliant and enforced, managing the church office, and supporting all who come together with Salem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare materials for weekly/seasonal services including bulletins, sign-up sheets, worship services on PowerPoint, etc.
• Serve as initial point of contact for church members, visitors, weddings, funerals, etc.
• Maintain the Church calendar
• Prepare and distribute Church communications including the weekly/monthly newsletters, welcome letters, prayer lists, etc. Consolidate input from congregation and distribute accordingly.
• Prepare ads and news releases for Church services and activities
• Provide support for staff, Pastor(s), Church Council, Outreach Governing Board, and various committees
• Facilitate building repairs/updates when needed; monitor entrances and building security.
• Ensure requirements are met for any bookings or church events
• Manage the church office including handling phone calls, mail, ordering supplies
• Manage and develop administrative systems within the church office
• Oversee service contracts including the cleaning company, copier, postal service, etc.
• Manage the church database
• Manage budget for office supplies and worship
• Oversee the coordination of the church schedule including staff holidays

Required experience/attributes for this role:

• Proven ability to build and direct teams
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences - church members, volunteers, community partners and key stakeholders
• Advanced MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills, and a willingness to learn relevant IT programs.
• Proven ability to prioritize effectively and manage own workload and calendar
• A strategic mindset, able to assess various possible options before deciding on a preferred course of action
• Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to listen well and a kind and considerate attitude towards other team and church members
• High attention to and care for details across all tasks and projects

Preferred experience/attributes for this role:

• Experience working within a church setting
• Appreciation for and commitment to Salem Lutheran Church’s mission to “Welcome, Equip and Send people in Jesus’ name.”
• Positive and proactive approach to solving problems and taking on new challenges
• Self-motivated to put ideas into action and to achieve the best
• Passionate about serving other people – taking care of the small details that make a difference to other people’s experience of Salem Lutheran Church
• Google Suites fluency (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)

* A full job description including weekly, monthly, and quarterly break-down is available upon request.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Deerwood, MN 56444: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18