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Ministry Assistant - Missions Team

Tennessee Baptist Mission Board
Posted 21 hours ago
Location

Franklin, TN, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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Title: Ministry Assistant

Group: Administrative/Missions                                                  Team: Missions Team

General Classification: Ministry Assistant (Non-Exempt)           Work Location: Church Support Center

Immediate Supervisor: Chief Administrative Officer                   Time: 100%

Principal Function: Provide administrative assistance and support within assigned ministry areas based on TBMB defined processes and systems. Perform clerical and organizational tasks required for the successful accomplishment of ministry assignment, tasks, and events. Facilitate work of various ministry specialists and related volunteers as assigned. Respond to constituent churches in an effective and helpful manner.

Essential Functions: (Employee must be spiritually, physically, mentally, and emotionally able to fulfill these assignments and tasks to fill this position.)

  1. Conduct assigned ministry with “Christ-Like Servant Spirit”, guided by TBMB mission, priorities, strategies, and goals.
  2. Contribute to all phases of responsibilities to the Mission and Objectives of the organization. 
  3. Exercise discipline to complete tasks and work alone with general supervision.
  4. Provide support and assistance to assigned group and other groups within the organization, while building and maintaining positive working relationships.
  5. Travel occasionally to various events and work overtime and irregular hours, including Saturday and Sundays, as necessary.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  1. Provide administrative assistance to the TBMB Missions Team, specifically the Compassion Ministries Team. Maintain records, update databases, assist with correspondence to churches and other constituents as required. Respond to incoming calls and emails and initiate contacts as directed. Participate in team meetings, maintaining team to-do list.
  2. Provide administrative assistance to Compassion Ministries Specialist in all areas of responsibilities, including, but not limited to TN Hunger Fund, Golden Offering grants, and Christmas backpacks. Process applications, reports, compile information, communicate with ministries and churches and coordinate distribution of materials and grants.
  3. Serve as assistant to the Amy Hood Adoption Endowment Advisory Group, scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and initiating scheduled grants. Assist in the development of promotional and informational material.
  4. Submit check requests, collect, and submit for deposit money from registration and material sales from events, if applicable, budget input and updates for Compassion Ministries and General Mission Team activities. 
  5. Facilitate TBMB’s “Arise and Build” initiative by assisting churches schedule trips with Appalachian Service Project to build and repair homes in East Tennessee. Develop processes and skills to facilitate similar disaster projects that may occur in the future. 
  6. Serve as the backup to the assistant for Disaster Relief, learning the processes, software, and other administrative functions related to the Disaster Relief ministry. Take classes to become certified in the administrative function of Disaster Relief as a part of the job.
  7. Facilitate TBMB’s partnership missions initiatives. Maintain partnership missions webpages, ensuring current information and opportunities are appropriately presented. Contact church and associations as necessary to gather more information or seek acceptance of projects as needed. Assist in developing and preparing communication pieces.
  8. Coordinate responsibilities with Executive Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer. Assist Sr. Executive Assistant as needed. Respond positively to requests to assist other assistants in the Missions Team, Executive Leadership, or other TBMB Groups.
  9. Enter data in TBMB communications and database systems as appropriate concerning calendaring, resources, support needs, securing proper approvals as needed.
  10. Monitor strategic plan accomplishments and budgets as directed.
  11. Perform all other duties as needed or assigned.

 Physical Requirements for Individual in Position: 

  1. Continuously sits at desk utilizing computer and phone. Occasionally stands and walks.
  2. Frequently bends/stoops, pushes/pulls, identify, and distinguish colors.
  3. Occasionally squats, walks extended distances, reaches above shoulder, kneels, balances, lifts, and carries up to 50 pounds. 

Preferred Qualifications for Applicants: 

Credentials and experience:

  1. Education: High School diploma required, two years plus of college preferred
  2. Experience: One to three years related work experience 

Knowledge and Skills:

  1. Microsoft office proficiency needed in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  2. Good written and verbal communication skills
  3. Knowledge of general office skills and procedures

Under the laws of the state of Tennessee, the employment relationship may be terminated at any time.





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