Job Description

DESCRIPTION: The Parish Assistant supports the operational excellence of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church business actions, enabling members to explore their faith in the Triune God and serving their communities in accord with their baptismal covenants. The Parish Assistant will support operations of this ministry in a manner consistent with the Confession of Faith of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Constitution and Bylaws of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Indianapolis, IN. They are expected to support other staff members in the mission of this church.

Administrative:

Answer phone and triage incoming calls; represent the congregation to the public at large Sort and distribute mail Coordinate building activities with Community partners, staff, congregation/ministries & service providers; work w/ maintenance team to support service provider visits and payment of invoices Order supplies for church, staff and ministries Maintain church calendar, including outside building usage
Communication:

Assist Pastor, Deacon, Precentor, Council and Members with administrative functions and needs; track and prepare attendance reports, maintain file of Council minutes and attendance reports Produce weekly eBlazenewsletter via Mailchimp
Worship:

Prepare materials for worship and other events (weddings, funerals etc.): Content Doc, bulletins, add'l Celebrates Set up sanctuary for Sunday service Keep plants alive at Christmas and Easter!
Recordkeeping:

Maintain church database (administrator of ICON) & Congregational Record Compile and submit annual ELCA congregational report Prepare and mail letters from staff and Council to church members including year tithing reports Compile, print and distribute Annual Report prior to annual congregational meeting Update and File Business Entity report Maintain church archives and have them bound, including weekly bulletins, monthly Blaze, and annual reports
VACATION: 10 days/2 weeks

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 24 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off
Work Location: In person