Hiring: Administrative Assistant
Buena Vista is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant. The church wishes to fill the position starting July 1, 2026, and will pay $20/hour for up to 20 hours per week, paid on a semi-monthly basis. If you know of anyone who might be interested in this position, please encourage them to complete and submit the church’s new employment application (available through the office or the church’s website) and a resume. Candidates whose applications/ resumes are accepted will be invited to an interview to further review education, experience and qualifications.
The Administrative Assistant position is the face of Buena Vista United Methodist Church (BVUMC). This position reports directly to the Pastor. The most common tasks include working in the office to respond to inquiries by phone, mail and email and routing questions to appropriate persons, using computer programs to prepare materials for Sunday worship services, preparing a weekly update of church activities and monthly newsletter to distribute to members and interested parties, maintaining the church website and facilitate online meetings for church services and committee meetings, maintaining the church calendar and monitoring worship participants to ensure coverage of duties for worship services, and meeting with the pastor to review any other needs.
A high school diploma or general education development (GED) certificate is required. Proficiency with a variety of computer applications and navigation tools and social media platforms and applications are also required. Comprehensive verbal and written communication skills and the ability to multitask, prioritize duties and manage time effectively are needed. Familiarity with faith based non-profit organizations is desirable.
Hiring: Keyboard Accompanist
The Keyboard Accompanist will work with the church music director,
Essential Job Functions
The pianist/accompanist will meet with the Music Ministry Director
Ready to accompany three hymns, plus incidental worship music, prelude and postlude.
Plays from music notation competently, and is able to adjust tempo.
Attend Sunday service from 9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Attend some special services to be determined by Music Ministry Director
Plusses:
A Pianist/keyboardist with worship and performance experience.
Able to transpose, jam, and/or play from chord sheets. Familiar with the United Methodist Hymnal.
Education and Experience
Experience in reading music
Playing a piano or keyboard and be able to improvise as needed
Compensation and Benefits
Starting Salary Range: $80 - $100 per week
Position is 3-4 hours/week to be paid on a semi-monthly basis on the fifteenth and last day of each month. If a holiday falls on a designated payday, payment will be the day before. If the payday falls on a weekend, payment will be made the Friday prior. The daily schedule is flexible and may be subject to change as needed.
Workplace Policies and Agreements
Safe Sanctuary Policy
In April 1996, the General Conference of the United Methodist Church adopted a resolution aimed at reducing the risk of child sexual abuse within the church. To fully align with this resolution, BVUMC has established a Safe Sanctuary policy and procedure to demonstrate our absolute and unwavering commitment to the physical safety and the spiritual growth of all our children and youth.
Confidentiality Statement
Each staff person is responsible for seeing that confidential information is properly protected from unauthorized disclosure or use. Each staff member is required to sign a confidentiality statement, known as the Confidentiality Pledge and which follows this paragraph, when they are hired. All staff are always expected to use discretion in handling all church records and information. Flagrant or repeated dissemination of confidential information may be cause for reprimand or immediate dismissal.
Follow COVID-19 CDC and/or local health agency guidance.