Position Title: Secretary/Receptionist

Position Type: Salary, Part Time (25 hours a week)

Reports to: SPPRC/Lead Church Pastor/SPPRC

Overall Responsibility: To represent Paris First United Methodist Church in a friendly, compassionate manner, welcome visitors and members to the church office, and perform secretarial duties as well as schedule and maintain the church calendar. They shall have a basic understanding of the Christian faith and assist in fulfilling the mission of FUMC.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Greet and receive daily church visitors extending a welcome hospitality to all.
Answer phone in a professional manner with a vocal smile and direct calls appropriately.
Send meeting email notifications to church committee members.
Maintain congregational/committee email list.
Disseminate minutes to committees, maintain a RSVP list for scheduled meetings, and advise chairpersons.
Maintain hospital and prayer list coordinated with pastoral team.
Proof, edit, print and distribute/mail weekly church newsletter and bulletins.
Responsible for updating Market Street electronic sign along with other office staff.
Maintain bulk mail permit with USPS, jointly with Business Manager.
Update electronic newsletter/website in consultation with web master.
Create, print, and distribute posters and flyers advertising church events as needed.
Assist pastoral and program staff as needed.
Maintain church office equipment, supplies, and inventory.
Maintain a working knowledge of security and fire alarm system; provide oversight to Security Code list in coordination with Business Manager.
Oversee the church calendar and manage civic group use of facility including security and access of building, jointly with the Business Manager.
Assist those in need with food pantry and miscellaneous gas/food vouchers in consultation with Business Manager.
Maintain the Second Harvest client list and organize client registration list.
Manage/maintain Dollar General food recovery process.
Oversee HCMC hospital snack program.
Maintain church directory as needed.
Additional duties and responsibilities within reason, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements/Minimum requirement

High School education or equivalent. Applicant must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, good phone persona, typing, and filing skills.
Must treat all persons with respect regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, economic condition, or sexual orientation.

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be in good physical health, with the ability to climb stairs, stand, walk, and sit for extended time.
Must maintain a professional appearance with appropriate attire.

Work Requirements

This is a part-time salaried position with work expectations primarily met Monday through Friday.
Benefits package available based upon experience.