Part-Time Administrative Assistant
Mebane United Methodist Church 200 S 4th St, Mebane, NC 27302
Position Summary
Mebane United Methodist Church is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and personable Part-Time Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of the church office. This role serves as a central point of contact for members, visitors, and church leadership, and plays a key part in keeping communications, records, and financial processes running smoothly. The ideal candidate is trustworthy, self-motivated, comfortable handling confidential information, and able to work independently while managing multiple ongoing responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Communications & Front Office
- Answer the telephone and take accurate messages
- Check and distribute church mail
- Create and send the church newsletter by email (twice monthly); print approximately 15 copies for mailing to members without email and for placement in the sanctuary for visitors
- Coordinate volunteer sign-up forms
- Print weekly bulletins, adjusting quantities based on expected attendance
Records & Administrative Support
- File paperwork for committee chairs and make copies upon request
- Maintain an up-to-date church calendar, including space reservations
- Enter and maintain accurate membership data in the church database, cross-checking pew pad entries for changes
- Organize and maintain forms used regularly throughout the church
- Enter weekly worship attendance numbers into the computer
Financial Administration
- Receive weekly collection totals from counters
- Print the Vanco report and enter collection and Vanco data into Excel to calculate account totals
- Enter financial information into the Membership Data Chart and distribute to the minister, finance chair, and bookkeeper
- Enter all donations into Servant Keeper to maintain accurate membership giving records
- Prepare bank deposits and take deposits to the bank
- Track and maintain records for the Good Samaritan Fund
Office & Supply Management
- Order office and administrative supplies as needed
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; additional administrative or office experience preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer/database skills; experience with Servant Keeper or similar church database software a plus
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential and financial information with discretion and integrity
- Comfortable working independently and managing multiple tasks with competing deadlines
- Friendly, professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Reliable and punctual with a heart for serving the church community
Position Details
- Employment Type: Part-time
- Hours: 15 hours per week — Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Salary: $15.50-$17.00/hr
- Location: Mebane United Methodist Church, 200 S 4th St, Mebane, NC 27302
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
Rev. Aaron Hayworth pastor@mebaneumc.com