Job Opportunities

Administrative Assistant

We are currently searching for a Administrative Assistant to join our amazing staff beginning February 1, 2025. Our ideal candidate is warm and welcoming, as well as self-directed and detail-oriented. This part-time job is 20 hours a week. People of all backgrounds are invited to apply! Please see below for a full job description. Send CVs/resumes to Rev. Kate McGee, kate@wpcarlington.org.

The administrative assistant provides organizational support, communication, and office management for Westminster Presbyterian Church.

• Oversee communications:
  • Prepare hard copy/electronic versions and distribute newsletter and bulletins.
  • Manage US Mail, e-mail, web page, and social media postings.
  • Communicate WPC needs with sitters and janitorial service.
  • Answer telephone and take messages as needed.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all members, visitors, and vendors (phone/email/in-person) professionally.
• Be responsible for production of materials through computer and copy machine, and oversee/assist usage of machines by others.
• Maintain church records, including: membership, attendance, visitors, baptisms, memorials, directory, and church calendar.
• Perform administrative work for church committees as directed by the Pastor.
• Be responsible for ordering office supplies and maintaining office equipment, according to the administrative budget.
• Be responsible for ordering all other supplies to support church operations.
• Ensure the sanctuary is ready for worship (organizing pencils, envelopes, and forms).
• Administer building usage in accordance with Session policies.
• Verify building security upon arrival and departure.
• Be a good steward of the church credit card.

• Proficiency in computer skills and programs (Google Suite, Canva, basic word processing skills)
• Basic knowledge of social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)

• Able to answer the door, lift packages, and organize the office.

• Hourly Pay: $18-$20, commensurate with experience
• Other benefits include vacation time, personal leave, and paid holidays