Youth Admin Assistant - St. Andrew UMC, Highlands Ranch, Colorado

JOB TITLE: Youth Administrative Assistant
POSITION TYPE: Part-time, Non-exempt
SCHEDULED HOURS: 15 hours per week
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES -- Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Assists administratively in the planning of youth programs.  Contacts facilities for retreats, mission trips and recreational activities.  Collects and disperses money for activities.  Purchases supplies.
• Communicates information regarding youth activities through preparation of flyers, letters, mailings, announcements and bulletins.
• Performs administrative input and office support for youth ministry staff; including supervision of volunteers assisting with admin support.
• Maintains attendance records and database for youth Sunday school, youth group and all youth activities/events.
• Initiates and follows up on telephone and email contact with youth and parents for event participation and support

 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Operational knowledge of office equipment, including word processing computers, Excel spreadsheets, copiers, etc.
• Demonstrates ability to manage responsibilities efficiently and accurately under close time constraints and changing demands.
• Strong communication skills in written and spoken word.  Strong editing skills.
• Ability to work with volunteers in youth ministry.
• A genuine love of working with teenagers and their families.

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds
• High School Diploma or GED
• Flexibility to occasionally work after normal office hours and on weekends for special events such as annual fundraiser auction

 Please visit our website at gostandrew.com for additional information about St. Andrew United Methodist Church.  Qualified candidates should send a resume with a cover letter to Stacie Wheelis at swheelis@gostandrew.com. 

Expected close date of position is June 15, 2016