General Information

Job Title:

Receptionist: Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church

Job Description:

Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (32 hours/week)

 

Characteristics of Work

This position is typically the first contact for visitors to the church office and serve as a central point of communication and coordination for a variety of POPC ministries.

 

Essential Functions

1. Greet and interact with guests and church staff in a personable and helpful manner, evaluating the needs of visitors and directing them to the appropriate staff members.

2. Receive, evaluate, and route incoming calls.

3. Screen, sort and distribute mail and other documents.

4. Maintain adequate quantities of office supplies in support of church operations.

5. Operate office equipment such as photocopier, scanner, fax machine, calculator, letter folders, telephone systems, postage meter, and other office specific equipment. Coordinate the servicing of this equipment to insure efficient office operations.

6. Know and apply the POPC policy manual procedures, as well as other office management systems and procedures, when conducting church office business.

7. Help facilitate communication between church officers and staff.

8. Maintain sanctuary flower schedule, according to established guidelines.

9. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Business Administrator, Pastoral Staff, and Executive Staff.

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to avinson@pearorchard.org. If you have any questions about the position, contact Anna Vinson at avinson@pearorchard.org or 601-956-3283.

Position Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience Requirements

Graduation from a standard four-year high school is required. Work in a church administrative organization is preferred. Related education and experience may be considered for substitution. This person must have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to work well with a team. A high level of competence (or teachability) in the use of technological tools like MS Office, Google products, Adobe Acrobat, Slack, church management databases, other internet-based programs, and office equipment is vital. As this position requires daily contact with confidential information, this position requires a high level of integrity and maturity.

 

Competencies

The competencies listed herein are not exhaustive and additional job-related competencies may be added on an as-needed basis. The employee will be expected to demonstrate these competencies and may be evaluated on these competencies in the performance appraisal system. If the employee fails to successfully demonstrate one or more of these competencies, the employee may be reprimanded or terminated. These competencies include:

1. Integrity and Honesty – Demonstrates a sense of responsibility and discretion, particularly with regard to any financial information with which he or she has been entrusted.

2. Work Ethic – Is productive, conscientious, effective, and efficient.

3. Accountability – Demonstrates and accepts responsibility for actions.

4. Interpersonal Skills – Demonstrates understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, and concern when interacting with others.

5. Communication Skills – Receives, interprets, and responds to verbal and written messages and uses multiple modes of communication to convey information in a clear and concise manner.

Application Deadline

07/31/2025

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

$25k-$34k

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

(601) 956-3283
avinson@pearorchard.org

Industry

Clerical/Administrative

Denomination

Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

City, State

Ridgeland, MS

Description of Organization

Located in Ridgeland, MS, a suburb of Jackson. We are a PCA church within the Presbytery of the Mississippi Valley.

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