Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant (Office Administrator)

Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week | Non-Exempt

The church seeks a highly organized Administrative Assistant to serve as the primary office administrator and receptionist. This role supports the mission and ministries of the church through effective communication, accurate records, and efficient daily operations. The position reports to the Senior Pastor and works closely with the Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC).

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as front office receptionist; greet guests and manage phone calls.
• Provide administrative support to clergy and staff; attend weekly staff meetings.
• Maintain accurate records in REALM church management software.
• Enter weekly worship and participation data for the Annual Conference.
• Prepare weekly worship bulletins and assist with worship coordination using Planning Center.
• Support volunteer coordination and stewardship efforts, including annual pledge campaigns.
• Manage the church calendar, including room requests, approvals, communication, and accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• At least one year of executive administrative experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Strong communication, organizational, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to multitask, maintain confidentiality, and work with diverse populations.
• Experience with church management software and data reporting preferred.

Spiritual Expectations:

• Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
• Demonstrates commitment to Christian leadership consistent with United Methodist beliefs.

·       Demonstrates church values by engaging in worship, serving others, and practicing generosity.

Work Environment: Professional, collaborative, faith-based setting with regular computer use and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume to; jobs@vbumc.org

Since 1878, there has been a life-saving station on the coast of Virginia Beach run by the Coast Guard, within walking distance of Virginia Beach United Methodist Church. As times changed and technology evolved, the service station has fallen out of use, but the impact that foundation had on our community and our church has not. (Visit VB Surf & Rescue Museum to learn more!)

Currently, Virginia Beach continues to grow and reach new people to bring into the community, and so we at Virginia Beach United Methodist Church also want to grow and reach new people to bring into our church family. New ideas, new events, and new changes are on the horizon in order for us to shine God’s light to all people. 

To this day, Virginia Beach United Methodist Church pulls from those life-saving roots when it reaches out into the community to, like a lighthouse, shine God’s light in all directions. We have waves on both sides of our building, and in order to be the lighthouse we have to be shining our light 360° all around us. Therefore, we hope to continue growing and bringing in new people to help strengthen our church’s faith life.