Shiloh Bible Church is an independent, local church in the town of Bloomsburg. Shiloh experiences an average of over 300 congregants in its weekly Sunday morning services.  The church is searching for a fulltime Office Manager who would oversee the orderly operation of routine office duties.  This individual must display a caring, empathetic spirit.  A genuine and biblical servant's heart is extremely important, including the ability to graciously handle unexpected or difficult situations with a positive attitude.

Duties:

The Shiloh Church Office Manager has the responsibility of ensuring the efficient and orderly operations of office duties at the church.  The following is a list of salient responsibilities:

• *Correspondence: *Compose letters when requested and ensure all correspondence is mailed in a timely manner
• *Maintaining Church Records: *Files for memorial gifts, acknowledgments, prayer requests, membership, baptism, etc
• *Scheduling and Communicating: *Keeping the church calendar updated; sharing church events with membership, church staff, boards, and committees
• *Clerical & Receptionist Duties: *Handles incoming phone calls, mail, office traffic, updating printed material, etc
• *Administration of Essentials: *Controls for keys, vehicles, hospital notices, office supply inventory, etc
• Maintenance of Office Equipment: Operates and maintains copier, duplicator, computer, etc
• Support for church staff, boards, and committees:
  • Clerical and logistics support for the Ministry Team and various boards and committees
  • Preparation & publication of the Church Bulletin and inserts to include formatting, proof-reading, etc
  • Procedures for handling visitors during office hours requiring pastoral consultation, assistance, emergencies, etc
  • Cooperation in scheduling and planning to see that the goals and objectives of the church are being realized
  • Keeping abreast of church protocol and assisting staff to channel to the proper committees, ministries, etc

Qualifications

• Spiritual
  • Subscribe to the doctrinal statement of the church
  • Possess a good reputation
  • Demonstrate spiritual maturity
• Professional
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and wise discretion
  • Self motivated and able to manage time wisely
    • Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments
    • Sensitive to work assignment deadlines
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with people
  • Flexibility to grow and expand skills as job demands
  • Skilled in typing
  • Operation of various computer software
    • Windows, MS Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Servant Keeper, QuickBooks, Office 365
  • Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation sufficient to produce final copies

The Shiloh Bible Church office manager must display a caring, empathetic spirit.  A genuine and biblical servant's heart is extremely important.  This includes the ability to graciously handle unexpected or difficult situations with a positive attitude.