Church Front Desk & Administrative Coordinator

The Front Desk Administrator is the "Front Door" of Grayson United Methodist Church. As the first point of contact for members, visitors, and the community, this role requires a unique blend of warm hospitality and high-level administrative efficiency. You are the face of our "A Family. Through Christ. Serving All." mission, ensuring that everyone who walks in or calls feels welcomed, while simultaneously driving the administrative and digital tasks that keep our church moving forward. Hours & Schedule · Primary: Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (30 hours/week). · Looking to Hire Date: 6/1/26 or before. · Rate: $16-$19 hr. Key Responsibilities · Greeting & Hospitality: Welcoming visitors, members, and deliveries, while providing a warm, Christian environment. · Front Desk Management: Maintaining a clean reception area, answering phones, and responding to general emails. · Security & Safety: Monitoring visitor access and helping shield staff as community members come in with needs, directing them to the appropriate staff or resources. · Scheduling & Information: Assisting with coordination of the church calendar, managing room bookings, and providing information on ministries and events. · Administrative Support: Providing administrative support to staff, including a variety of clerical tasks. Who You Are · A "People Person": You genuinely enjoy meeting new people and can represent our church values with warmth and grace. · Task-Oriented: You get a sense of "win" from checking things off a list and bringing order to a busy environment. · Attentive to Detail: You notice the small things—from a typo in an email to a lightbulb that needs changing in the lobby and don’t wait for permission to address it. · Mission-Aligned: You are excited about the vision of Grayson UMC and want to play a key role in its growth and health. Preferred Skills · Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). · Strong written and verbal communication skills. · Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive family/pastoral matters with care. · Strong aptitude for managing multiple responsibilities and staying productive in an environment with frequent interruptions. · Ability to assist with maintaining the website and updating information from various ministries and staff. · Experience with social media management tools and website updating (Canva, Buffer, or native platform schedulers). The "Why" Behind This Role At Grayson UMC, we are strengthening our administrative team to run effectively. By assisting us in our daily administrative flow and digital engagement, you allow our ministerial staff to focus on making disciples. You aren't just answering phones; you are clearing the path for ministry to happen. #J-18808-Ljbffr