Office Manager and Lead Pastor Assistant

First Baptist Church at The Villages is growing congregation in Marion County, FL. Started twenty-five years ago, the church now averages over 500 in attendance each year with an annual budget of 1.7 million. The church is expanding to multi-generational ministry and is poised to reach more people for Christ in a rapidly growing area. Visit the church's website at to learn more about the congregation.

First Baptist is seeking a dedicated Christian with administrative skills to serve as the Lead Pastor's Assistant and Office Manager. Applicants with a bachelor's degree in administration or Christian ministry are preferred. The position offers salary, insurance, and retirement benefits. Qualified applicants should send resumes and a cover letter via email to ... or mail to:

First Baptist Church at The VillagesAttn: Lead Pastor's Assistant / Office Manager16523 SE 76th Chatham Ave.The Villages, FL 32162

Reports to the Lead Pastor

Purpose

• To provide administrative support to the Lead Pastor and manage the overall function of the church office in support of the FBCATV's Purpose: Glorifying God; Mission: Engaging People; and Vision: Being Church, as a member of the church's staff.

General Responsibilities as a member of the church's Support Staff:

• Reflect the spiritual character of a Christ-follower as described in Scripture. This team member benefits from having one or more of the following spiritual gifts: administration, helping, discernment, and faith.
• Affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000
• Relate to church family and guests in a Christ-like manner
• Respect the confidentiality of people and information
• Communicate thoroughly
• Cooperate willingly
• Collaborate eagerly

Specific Tasks in providing administrative support to the Lead Pastor and managing the overall function of the church office:

• Provide the Lead Pastor with Administrative Supporto Screen all incoming telephone callso Return all telephone calls and emails as delegatedo Schedule and calendar all appointmentso Generate correspondence, memos, and reportso Maintain filing system for pastor's sermons and evangelistic contactso Facilitate all aspects of meetings with individuals or groupso Manage special projectso Assist with research

• Establish and Manage processes to ensure the effective function of all office tasks including, but not limited to:

o Guest receptiono Telephone traffico Office supply and equipment provisiono Church calendaringo Record keeping and file systemso IT Systems Support

• Personnel Managemento Keep permanent employee files, maintaining absence and vacation records.o Coordinate health insurance coverage and renewal.o Coordinate with property and general liability insurance carriers.
• Coordinate all Administrative Staffo Insure staff coverage during office hourso Delegate tasks to appropriate FBCATV support staff

Skills and Abilities

• The ideal candidate for this role has a mix of administrative skill and organizational ability, driven by a strong work ethic and passion for Christ
• Highly organized and able to meet deadlines
• Cooperative team member who respects FBCATV policies and procedures.
• Close attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Critical thinking