• ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (35 hrs/week)

    Principal Function:

    The Administrative Assistant reports to the Senior Pastor and is responsible for the management and functioning of the church office.  The position serves the needs of the Senior Pastor, Staff Members, Lay Leaders, and the Congregation to support the mission of the Grace Baptist Church as described in the statement of faith.

     

    Chief Responsibilities:

    Guest and Telephone Reception. Typing, filing, mailroom, and desktop publishing.  Facilitates church communications among members (prayer requests, hospitalizations, etc).  Organizes and supports church functions.  Organizes/schedules the use of church facilities.    Orders church supplies and communicates with vendors.  Maintain church roles/files regarding members, visitors, and prospects.  Produces or overseas church publications/communications (directory, weekly bulletin, monthly newsletter, brochures, etc). Helps organize and conduct church finances under the supervision of the treasurer.

    Requirements:

    Experience in an Administrative Assistant/Secretarial/Office Management position or equivalent combination of education and experience is beneficial. Experience using Microsoft Word is also beneficial.  Experience with or willing to learn other office software.  Some experience in desktop publishing highly desirable.   Must be organized and polite.  We expect modest dress in “work attire.” Must be a regular attending member of a conservative evangelical Christian church and agree with the core values of our belief (available upon request).

    Availability

    This position is a full time, hourly position, 35 Hours per week.  Office hours are 9:00AM – 2:00PM (Has been Monday – Friday).  Schedule is somewhat flexible but should fit within office hours.  Vacation is 2 weeks per year, accrued monthly.  Hourly salary is commensurate with experience.

    Contact

    Please mail resume with hourly salary expectation to the address below.  Resumes may also be emailed to Pastor Daniel Wilson at dwpreacher@gmail.com.  Please indicate: “Administrative Assistant” in the subject line. 

    Grace Baptist Church

    2600 Edwards St.
    Granite City, IL 62040

    Attention: Personnel Committee.

  • Bi-Vocational Associate Pastor

The Bi-vocational Associate Pastor (Part Time, 10hrs/week) will

support the lead Pastor by assist with various Pastoral

duties/ministries. Under the direction of the lead Pastor this

could include either taking over certain duties or by a rotation or

by substituting for absences. These would be tailored to the

gifts/talents of the individual as well as the general needs of the

church. Examples of such ministries might include:

1) Assistance with Pastoral visitation

2) Assistance with Preaching (Sunday morning, Sunday evening,

Wednesday evening) when the Pastor is on vacation, sick, or

unavailable. This could be on a sporadic or regular rotation

basis.

3) Assistance with Teaching (e.g., Sunday School class,

Griefshare, Sunday or Wednesday evening bible study). This

could sporadic or on a regular rotation.

4) Leading/conducting Baptisms, communion services, or

funerals in the absence of the Pastor.

5) Assisting the Pastor in special events (e.g., annual block party,

vacation Bible school, etc).

6) Assisting the pastor in attendance in committee meetings.

This is a bi-vocational role, approximately 10 hrs per week.

Primary income would be from another source, typically a full

time job, a high level part time job (30hrs+) or other income

stream.

Preferred Qualifications/Education Requirements:

1) Prior Ministry experience and/or Ministry Education; some

combination or equivalent. Experience can include

volunteer as well as paid service.

2) Applicant has either has been ordained or is willing and

eligible for ordination.

3) Adheres to the Baptist Faith and Message.