Friday, February 01, 2008

WANTED: DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/SECRETARY

This is a part-time position (15 hours per week) available March 17, 2008

The district executive is looking for a qualified individual with administrative and clerical skills who will have responsibility for maintaining an efficient and user-friendly office environment. The candidate should be strong in interpersonal communication skills, be attentive to detail, and be familiar with faith-based organization. The preferred candidate will be energetic and willing to take initiative to complete tasks within scheduled time frames. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products is also preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Administrative Assistant shall manage the office including responsibilities of receptionist, telephone, secretarial services, filing, and assistance with administrative functions related to District programming and services, which will include but not be limited to the following:
  • Keep office space functional, organized, and neat.
  • Maintain supplies and materials and reorder as needed.
  • General record keeping and maintenance of organizational files.
  • Respond to routine information requests and inquiries.
  • Coordinate organizational mailings including generating mailing lists.
  • Maintain and update database records.
  • Receive and properly appropriate funds received for certain District Conference activities
  • Completing and filing administrative and statistical documents with the denominational offices
QUALIFICATIONS:
One to three years of related experience.
  • Strong organizational skills including the ability to plan work, meet deadlines and balance multiple projects and objectives.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or other word processing and spreadsheet applications
  • Strong clerical and administrative skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Interested and qualified persons may apply for this position by sending a letter of interest and a resume via email to kevink.iwdcob@sbcglobal.net or by postal service to Kevin Kessler, 120 N. Third Ave., Canton, IL 61520. Letters of recommendation may be required.

Application deadline: February 18, 2008