Minnesota United Church of Christ Looking for Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant for Children & Youth Minister
Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ
PT – 12 hours/week

The Minnesota Conference of the UCC is looking for an energetic and productive Administrative Assistant to support our children and youth ministry. The successful candidate will have some experience in administrative or secretarial support and good overall office skills. This part-time, 12 hour per week position works closely with and reports to the Ashley Minister for Children & Youth.

Learn more about the UCC and the Minnesota Conference at http://www.uccmn.org. The Conference office, located in the Minnesota Church Center midway between downtown and Uptown, offers monitored private parking and a pleasant, supportive work environment. It is also close to public transit and only a short distance to the shopping, restaurants, cultural and recreational opportunities on Nicollet, Lyndale and Hennepin Avenues. If you would like to join our committed, competent staff in supporting our local churches in this important ministry, please e-mail (preferred), fax or mail your resume and a cover note to us today!





Responsibilities
§ Provide support services (word processing, copying, filing, record keeping, and mailing) for the Ashley Minister, and assist the Ashley Minister with calendar and schedule.
§ Maintain organized information on current education and youth ministry leaders throughout the Minnesota Conference.
§ Build and maintain a communication network for children and youth ministry leaders.
§ Publish a monthly communication/newsletter for children and youth ministry leaders, with information about Conference events, and highlighting the ministries at the local churches.
§ Assist in administrative support for conferences, trainings and events of the Conference.
§ Assist the Ashley Minister as needed.

Qualifications
§ From one to three years’ experience in secretarial or administrative support.
§ High school diploma or equivalent.
§ Ability to operate all office machines and equipment
§ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher, Excel, Outlook), and some experience with website content development and maintenance.
§ Good interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and flexibility, and a willingness to function as part of a team.
§ Ability to relate well to the diverse constituency of the Minnesota Conference, both staff and volunteers.
§ Experience in church or non-profit settings preferred.
§ Must be able to pass a criminal background check without restrictions.

TO APPLY: send your letter of application and/or resume before Monday, July 21 to:
§ E-mail (preferred): wadez@uccmn.org, subject line “Admin Asst”
§ Fax: 612-870-4885
§ Mail: Admin Asst (Ashley), MN UCC Conference Office, 122 W. Franklin Ave. Suite 323, Minneapolis, MN 55404

The Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, age, or any other status protected by law.