Ministry Assistant, Wmu

Texas Baptists is a convention of more than 5,300 Baptist churches. Active membership at a church supportive of Texas Baptists is a condition of employment. Texas Baptists makes all employment decisions based on its religious mission, purpose, and beliefs while otherwise complying with all federal, state, and local employment laws. The BGCT is dedicated to fair hiring practices and only relies on lawful exemptions to employment laws to the extent necessary to protect its religious mission, purpose, and beliefs.

BASIC FUNCTION: 

Provide administrative support to the WMU office to include general office tasks. 

RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:

NOTE: Some descriptions may have more specific duties and/or goals and

objectives attached to this form. Such attachments normally reflect unique aspects of specific locations, shifts, departments, etc.

1. Lead efforts to receive and distribute orders of the Mary Hill Davis Offering for Texas Missions, the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (NAMB), and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering (IMB). Prepare the week of prayer orders accurately and timely manner. 

2. Maintain the on-site postage system in accordance with BGCT requirements.

3. Promptly answer phones, take messages, and respond to requests for information accurately. 

4. Process mail and other correspondence as required and distribute to appropriate staff accurately and timely.

5. Prepare and proofread letters, memos, spreadsheets, and other correspondence accurately and timely manner as required.

6. Greet guests appropriately and professionally, and provide direction or assistance as needed.

7. File in the record retention system as requested. 

8. Effectively work with co-workers to meet established objectives for the successful completion of a project.

9. Attend meetings and participate in training, as required. The required meetings will be communicated in a timely manner by the EDT.

10. Receive, inventory, store, and deliver materials associated with the mission and purpose of the WMU OF TEXAS to support all churches in Texas.

11. Perform other duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

NOTE: These requirements represent minimum levels in order to perform the job on a satisfactory basis. Candidates must have the ability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job.

1. Requires prior general office or clerical experience, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask.

2. Requires proficient ability to speak, read, and write English. The ability to also speak, read, and write Spanish is preferred.

3. Requires professionalism in the workplace to include professional, accurate, and clear communication with others.

4. Commitment to Christian principles and teachings, both professionally and personally required.

5. Proficient working knowledge and ability to use various office software, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft email, and internet skills. 

6. Requires the ability to use general office equipment correctly to include fax, phone, computer, and copier.

7. Ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 pounds continuously to move objects.