Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Program Assistant, DC Office, Application Close: May 17, 2024  Ministry Team Office of Public Policy and Advocacy - Washington, DC Office   Reports To Director/Team Leader, Office of Public Policy and Advocacy   FLSA Status Non-Exempt   Salary Grade 5   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Category Program Team Based in Washington, DC   Starting Salary $50.000-$55,000   Description GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide administrative and programmatic support to the Office of Public Policy and Advocacy. To support the Director/Team Leader in overall administration and offer hospitality and logistical support to groups coming to DC to engage in education and advocacy.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Welcome visitors and screen telephone calls; provide general information regarding the work of the office. Maintain calendar of meetings, activities and engagements of Washington Office Director and Washington office program staff. Assist with scheduling and meeting arrangements for visiting groups, individuals, and staff as appropriate. Assist in the monitoring of budget and expenditures for the office. Review and process approved payment for all check requisitions. Assist Office Director/Team Leader in maintaining physical office space, equipment, and systems. Keep office files and archives updated and accessible; help move the office from paper files to electronic systems. Make travel and housing arrangements as necessary. Open, read, sort and answer correspondence not requiring the direct attention of the Washington Office Director. Other duties as assigned.   Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform successfully in this position.   High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3-5 years of administrative experience; knowledge of standard office procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Self-starter with the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and perform tasks with minimum supervision. Ability to edit materials; proof-reading skills. Strong commitment to professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality. Desire and sensitivity to work in diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious settings with commitment to pluralism in the workplace as well as in one’s understanding of mission. Commitment to working in a team and with our local churches. High degree of computer competence required, including knowledge of MS Office 365. Familiarity with Concur, Blackbaud, and Sharepoint preferred. Knowledge of the UCC and its polity and structure is preferred.   This position requires work in the Washington, DC Office at least 3 days/week.   This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of the ministry. Since no job description can detail all duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a position, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a position shall also be considered part of the position holder’s responsibility. It is expected that the person who holds this position will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the policies of the UCC and in a manner that will reflect positively on the organization. All staff are encouraged to nurture safety within the work performed on behalf of the UCC by being attentive to self-care, education, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and the importance of referring those in need to supportive and helpful resources.     Comprehensive Benefits Package Employer paid health, dental, life, pension benefits   Application Deadline May 17, 2024   About the Organization The United Church of Christ Our faith is 2000 years old. Our thinking is not. We believe in God's Continuing Testament. We believe in Extravagant Welcome We believe the church's mission is to Change Lives   EOE Statement The United Church of Christ National Setting celebrates diversity and an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the broad spectrum of our diverse society. We endeavor to recruit employees from backgrounds that vary by race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, genetic information, past, present or future service in the uniformed services, religion, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local law. We are proud to be a multicultural, multiracial, open and affirming, accessible to all, equal opportunity employer.   This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now

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