Employment Opportunity

Grande Prairie Alliance Church 

Support Staff Job Posting 

OFFICE MANAGER/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT 

Temporary Full-time. 12-18 month Maternity Leave Coverage. 40 hours/week.

Grande Prairie Alliance Church (GPAC) is seeking a Christ-centered, motivated, and team-oriented individual to temporarily fill the position of Office Manager and Executive Assistant. This will be an integral position that impacts all GPAC staff and church operations.

As Office Manager, you will provide leadership and oversight for the Support Staff in the day-to-day administration duties that keep the church office running smoothly. You will also collaborate with the Executive Pastor to ensure compliance with Human Resource matters and policies, manage staff hours and holidays, onboard with new hires, and perform exit interviews. The Office Manager is responsible for the accurate collection of pertinent statistical information for regular reporting, overseeing building access (security system), and performing administrator level duties for GPAC’s Microsoft accounts.

In another aspect of this position as Executive Assistant (EA), you will provide direct administrative support to the Lead and Executive Pastors through administrative projects, regular meetings, minutes, scheduling, and booking travel as assigned.

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Support Staff Management
• Senior Staff Administrative Support
• Human Resource Management (Shared)
• Records Management
• Building Access and Security System Oversight (create user accounts and provide orientation)
• Collaborate with Event Planning (from staff retreats to church-wide seminars)
• Administrator for office software and online platforms – Microsoft, Planning Center, Right Now Media, and office phone system, among others

 Key Qualifications: 

• A vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Advanced computer skills and ability to learn and lead in digital environments:
• MS Office
• Messenger services
• Excellent typing skills
• Church management software (training available)
• Willing to explore and learn new software as needs arise
• Administrative skills. Highly organized planner.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality while working with matters involving leadership, staff, and congregation.
• Strong, clear communication – written and verbal
• Flexible, team-oriented personality with ability to thrive in a fast-paced office environment.
• Open to becoming a member of Grande Prairie Alliance Church, if not one already. Learn more about GPAC here.  

Job posting will remain open until filled.

Please submit cover letter and resume to Kayla Dick, kaylad@gpalliance.ca.