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Position: Ministry Assistant -
Computers, Desk-top Publishing
Introductory Statement:
•Trinity Lutheran Church seeks to provide for people
and grow them into a meaningful relationship with Jesus
Christ. The Ministry Assistant will assist the staff with
administration and communication so that tasks contribute to
the accomplishment of our multiple ministries.
Qualifications:
•The Ministry Assistant must see this position as a
ministry to and with the people of the staff and the
congregation of God known as Trinity Lutheran Church.
Commitment comes from an understanding of Godís love
for us and Godís desire for us to share in the
community of believers and spirit of Christís love. A
willingness to grow in faith and in this position as Trinity
grows is a requirement.
•Shall express a willingness and ability to learn and
develop new skills.
•The candidate must be able to work well with all
staff, volunteers and congregational members, children as
well as adults.
Specific experience will include
•Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, exceptional
working knowledge of personal computers both hardware and
software, exceptional working knowledge of developing copy
ready forms/layouts. Flexible, with an ability to handle
multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to work with detail
and accuracy. Ability to organize and give direction to
volunteers. Knowledge & maintenance of general office
equipment.
Description of
Responsibilities
Accountability:
•The Ministry Assistant will be responsible to the
Administrative Pastor. Opportunity for review and goal
setting will take place periodically.
Work Responsibilities:
•Emphasize and be a part of the team spirit with
the staff of Trinity Lutheran Church and recognize the
importance and role of each staff member in the total
ministry of the congregation.
•Ministry Interpreter Coordinator for Trinity for the
synod office.
•Publishing: All documents for publication,
newsletters, adult ed books, tri-fold brochures, education
materials. All publications with the exception of the
bulletin announcements, stewardship materials and orders of
service. Responsible for layouts, printing of publications.
Some publications are sent out for printing on average 3/4 a
year, however all design and layout are done, in house and
are sent out camera ready.
•Computer Technician: Office consultant for all
computer issues in the office, perform maintenance on all
machines, keep software current & instruct staff on use
of software, design and update churchís website.
Assist staff with computer issues, questions or problems
they may have.
•Financial Work: Manage budget for the office,
maintain Shepherdís Staff Financial System, maintain
checking account, savings accounts, etc., disbursements
& accompanying paperwork, run all financial
reports/distribute, tax deposits, arrange/organize a church
audit, organize projected budgets, maintain records for the
Board of Pensions, charts and graphs for annual reports,
organize projected budgets. Manage budget for the preschool,
maintain Preschool funds on Shepherdís Staff, run all
financial reports/distribute copies, help organize projected
budgets, arrange/organize a preschool audit, disbursements
& accompanying paperwork.
•General Office Duties: office manager, phone &
personal reception, maintain all office supplies, manage
office and form inventory, responsible for order entry
points for forms, responsible for agendas and minutes,
notify committee members of meetings, prepare agendas and
minutes, receive monies for weddings and meetings, ELCA
Parochial Report , responsible for all advertising, (ie
Leader Telegram, Family Times etc.) layout and design of
ads, Church Directory Listing in the Leader Telegram,
certificates, sort mail, organize and coordinate and
maintain contact with funeral coordinators, organize and
schedule volunteers, maintain all general office
calendars.
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