The Orchard Church

205 West Brook Drive Waynesville NC 28786

www.theorchardnc.com

Join our dedicated team nestled in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. The Orchard Church, a vibrant and growing community, is seeking a part-time or full-time Admin Assistant (Discipleship & Office). Established just three years ago, our church has witnessed remarkable growth, starting with 130 attendees and now welcoming an average of 700-800 people each week.

We are looking for highly skilled and qualified individuals to join our dynamic team. Our vision is to be a people united, embracing the work of the Holy Spirit, and striving to see lives transformed in our community, region, nation, and world. Our mission is to serve our community as the church, bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to all generations.

If you are passionate about this mission and interested in joining us, please contact us at [email protected]. We are accepting applications until August 4th, 2024.

Purpose of the Position

The Admin Assistant (Discipleship & Office) will provide administrative support for the Discipleship Pastor and family ministry team along with general office support. They will act as a liaison for Church Members, Team Leaders, Life Group Leaders, and Deacons. This role will also coordinate the front desk in the office and support the Orchard Church staff with various ministry projects, including maintaining office procedures, ordering office supplies, managing The Orchard Church public facing communication options, and coordinating resources for events.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Discipleship Pastor and family ministry team with scheduling meetings and events.Assist with planning and executing the Discipleship and family ministry calendar along with informing appropriate staff of weekly event updates.Assist and coordinate member care requests.Recruit, mobilize, and coordinate volunteers to help with office needs.Coordinate logistics for discipleship training, workshops, and retreats.Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and ministry updates.Provide administrative support for special discipleship initiatives and projects.

Job Duties

Organize and maintain digital files and databases for Discipleship and family ministries.Manage and answer phone systems for the church office.Coordinate with Deacons and purchase supplies for quarterly communion events.Responsible for the organization of ministry supplies, materials, and equipment.Perform other duties as assigned by the Discipleship Pastor.Must be a member and actively involved in ministry activities at The Orchard Church which may include a Wednesday evening and/or Sunday evening service. Support the Discipleship Pastor in the creation and distribution of promotional materials for discipleship programs.Facilitate communication between the Discipleship Ministry and other church departments.Ensure all administrative tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.Participate in regular staff meetings and training sessions

Qualifications

Minimum of two (2) years' experience in ministry preferred.Evidence of moral character and a lifestyle consistent with The Orchard Church's Constitution, Bylaws, and Statement of Faith.Experience with Planning Center database management preferred.Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking abilitiesStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work well under pressure and meet deadlinesExcellent interpersonal skillsCapacity to handle confidential information with utmost discretionDemonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Apple products, and Google Office Suite.Experience with Planning Center database management preferred.Prior experience managing budgets and expensesExperience developing internal processes and systems