Office Manager at Lake Shore Baptist Church, Waco, TX.

Lake Shore Baptist Church is seeking an Office Manager.  This is a highly responsible contract-based and non-exempt position, reporting to the Pastor. The hours of work are negotiable, so this may be either a part-time or a full-time position, and some of the work can be performed remotely.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Contribute to an inviting atmosphere and efficient operation in the church office.
• Provide administrative support to pastoral staff, deacons, and church committees.
• Support church communications with preparation and publication of print, email, and online media.
• Maintain membership records and personnel files and work effectively with our accounting firm on financial transactions and reporting.
• Working with other members of the staff, coordinate building use and maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Support the mission and the welcoming and affirming values of Lake Shore Baptist Church as described in its bylaws.
• A welcoming, patient, and calm personality.
• At least two years of college or relevant training.
• Previous experience in a collaborative office environment.
• Previous experience in accounting preferred including accounts payable and receivable transactions. Payroll experience would be helpful.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills in commonly-used applications (such as the Microsoft Office Suite) and ability to gain quick proficiency with other programs and online systems.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of church and personal information.

Employee benefits include paid time off and cost sharing on group health insurance and an annuity program after the first year of employment. 

Lake Shore is a progressive, welcoming and affirming Baptist church affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Alliance of Baptists. To learn more about Lake Shore Baptist, please visit https://lsbcwaco.org/.

Please send a cover letter, a resume, and three references and their contact information to search@lsbcwaco.org. In the cover letter, please introduce yourself fully, including why you may be a good candidate for this position, and let us know if there are reasons why you would particularly like to work at Lake Shore Baptist Church.

Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. A full background check will be required of finalists.

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