FAITH UMC - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: 

Faith UMC is currently hiring for two key staff positions: an Office Manager / Administrative Assistant as well as a Pianist. We are seeking skilled candidates who are also growing and maturing in their Christian faith. Faith UMC is a welcoming, fun-loving church and is excited to partner in ministry with the right persons for these positions.

Office Manager / Administrative Assistant:

Faith UMC, Lititz, PA is seeking an Office Manager for approx. 20 hours per week ($15 per hour) in-office to provide administrative support for Pastor, Finance Committee, and church ministries. This includes managing communications, developing weekly worship materials and digital newsletters, and supporting financial accounting with the Treasurer. Strong tech and communication skills necessary. Seeking a growing, maturing Christian candidate for a welcoming, fun-loving church. Download a PDF copy of the full Job Description or see below for web version.

Pianist:

Faith UMC, Lititz PA is seeking a Pianist to help lead worship on Sunday Morning at 10:30AM as well as a one-hour midweek rehearsal. Stipend is $100 per week. Special Holiday Services are also part of this position--including Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, and Easter Services. Candidate must be able to accompany a small choir on piano, learn new music each week, sight read as needed during rehearsals, and be comfortable playing hymns as well as contemporary praise songs. Seeking a growing, maturing Christian candidate for a welcoming, fun-loving church. We are an active, growing, community-focused church that offers a blended service with contemporary and traditional elements.

Applicants interested in either position should forward their resume and cover letter to:

SPRC Chairperson
Faith United Methodist Church
1290 Fruitville Pike,
Lititz, PA 17543

Applications can also be submitted by email to FaithUMC@hotmail.com (please include resume and cover letter as attachments and not just copied into the body of the email)

Questions about the position can be directed to The Rev. Jason Perkowski at jbperkowski@gmail.com or (717) 333-9238

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed and interviews held on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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Office Manager / Administrative Assistant Job Description (download a PDF copy):

Job Classification: Part-Time Lay employee. Not eligible for church benefits (health care nor pension). FLSA Non-exempt.

Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week (potentially more) scheduled in consultation with Pastor. There is some flexibility in the weekly schedule based on needs of the church and employee.

Payrate: $15 per hour or commensurate with experience

Supervision: Provided by the Pastor. There shall be a 120-day probationary period. The Administrative Assistant / Office Manager shall meet with the Pastor and the Staff Parish Relations Committee for a performance and salary review at the end of the probationary period, and annually thereafter.

Scope of Work: To provide administrative assistance and office management to the Pastor, Finance Committee, Church Council, ministries and other committees of Faith UMC.

Ethical Expectations:

• “These are the qualities you need, and if you have them in abundance, they will make you active and effective in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” II Peter 1:8
• Must uphold core values and doctrines of Faith United Methodist Church as a growing and maturing Christian and conduct their duties in ways consistent with Christian ethics.

Employment Clearances: 

• Must pass and maintain a state police criminal background check, an FBI fingerprinting check, and the state Childline child-abuse record check
• A drug screening is required for employment.
• Must adhere to the church’s Safe Sanctuary Policy regarding best practices when interacting with children, youth and vulnerable adults-- requires completing an annual training.

Vacation:

• Four hours of holiday pay for each of the following holidays: Easter, Independence Day / 4^th of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
• Twenty hours of Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, or Personal Days) per year. Additional weeks of PTO accumulate after three years of service.       

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Well organized, self-motivated, efficient and capable of working independently without supervision
• Must be creative, able to multitask, and manage deadlines
• Understand and exercise confidentiality and discretion regarding all matters
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Work and communicate cooperatively, professionally, and effectively with others, including church members, the public, visitors, United Methodist District and Conference personnel, etc.
• Compose routine letters, memorandums, worship bulletins and other documents with grammatical and stylistic accuracy
• Capable of using office / organization management software and technology (computers, copiers, printers), including, but not limited to, MS Office, QuickBooks, Servant Keeper (or other church management software), internet browsers and websites, email, databases, and social media platforms / Facebook at a reasonable speed with accuracy

Responsibilities:

• Office management and providing administrative assistance to the Pastor, Finance Committee, Church Council, ministries and other committees of Faith UMC.
• Supporting financial accounting with the Treasurer including weekly accounting and check preparation / online payments via computerized accounting system including payroll
• Manage content for electronic communications, ideally helping to update the website and social media directly with web design and graphic skills
• Manage telephone communication
• Prepare and copy bulletins for weekly and special worship services, funerals, and weddings
• Format, produce, and distribute the church’s weekly e- newsletter
• Prepare general public media announcements for all church events in cooperation with church volunteers
• Maintain schedule of church activities on church calendars
• Produce copies of documents for church meetings and activities
• Maintain office filing system
• Inventory and purchase office supplies
• Collect and distribute hard copy mail
• Maintain membership records and directory in church management software (Servant Keeper)
• Record visitor list and prepare letter of welcome from Pastor to guests.
• Help manage church records in preparation for annual statistical report
• Other duties consistent with the orderly function of a professional church office and as assigned by the Pastor