Executive Assistant to the Pastor

POSITION SUMMARY

This position serves as the confidential/trusted assistant to the Pastor. The incumbent will provide a wide range of administrative support and assistance to the Pastor and is integral to the smooth operation of the historic Vermont Avenue Baptist Church. The Executive Assistant to the Pastor must profess to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.   The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Office Manager, pastoral staff and board members. Prior church work experience is a plus, but not required for this position. The Executive Assistant reports to the Pastor. This position is part-time, consisting of approximately 20 hours per week Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at a basic salary of $14.00 per hour .  The incumbent will be required to open the Church on arrival.

QUALIFICATIONS

The critical and essential qualifications required for this position are:

• a commitment to discretion and confidentiality, respecting the privacy of those who are involved in Vermont Avenue Baptist Church’s ministries. Information acquired in the Church/Pastor’s office must held in strict confidence.
• a “team player” with positive attitude who finds satisfaction in contributing to a work environment that is positive as well as productive.
• a self-starter, able to multitask and thrive in a team environment, but will need to also work alone to complete tasks.

·    an extremely organized individual who has the foresight to assist with planning. Should have the ability to gather and process information and communicate in writing and orally.

•     a proficiency in computer and MS Office products, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher. A familiarity with the use of social media would be helpful.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Criminal background check.
• Child  Protective Service Clearance
• Requires prolonged sitting and occasional walking, standing, bending, lifting, stooping and stretching

The Vermont Avenue Baptist Church (VABC)  is an historic 153-old Church which was started by seven previously enslaved individuals.  VABC  has, through the grace and mercy of God, continued to be a church led by the spirit, directed and focused on the will of God and committed to the cause of lifting the name of Jesus. We praise God for the gift of constancy that has kept our light burning, as a city set on a hill, guiding the lost, the disinherited and those in search of salvation to Him. Our church has been blessed to have had only seven pastors (and one interim pastor).