The Episcopal Diocese of Texas Position Description

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The Episcopal Diocese of Texas Position Description

Administrative Assistant to the Canon for Mission Amplification Department: Ministry Reports to: Canon for Mission Amplification FLSA Status: non-exempt Position Summary The Episcopal Diocese of Texas seeks a full-time Administrative Assistant reporting to the Canon for Mission Amplification. The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to the Canon for Mission Amplification and work with other team members to enhance the ministry of the Mission Amplification team as well as keeping the department running smoothly. Primary Responsibilities



Provide administrative support to the Canon . Attend team meetings, assisting with team work as needed. Receive and respond to emails and phone calls in a timely and professional manner. Send and receive paper correspondence. Schedule appointments and meetings, receiving guests and providing hospitality. Prepare and maintain electronic files, records, and documents. Prepare and edit confidential documentation. Provide substitute front Desk coverage on occasion Assist with other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and a vision for how providing administrative support to diocesan staff enhances the work of God’s Kingdom. Embody the EDOT Staff Core Values: Professionalism, Joy, Bridge-building, Humility, Integrity, Creativity. Develop healthy, positive relationships with a diverse set of diocesan stakeholders. Work well with the rest of the diocesan staff. Personable and professional in person, on phone, and online. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information. Competent in protocols for professional communications. Have, or develop, knowledge of protocols for communications within the Episcopal Church. Bilingual – Spanish and English – strongly preferred. Have strong organizational and administrative skills; highly attentive to detail.

Travel

Meet deadlines with consistency. Capacity to wrestle with complexity and to strategically navigate ambiguous situations with integrity, professionalism, and emotional intelligence. Eagerness to become fluent in EDOT’s organizational structure and philosophy, making appropriate referrals as needed.

Support Canon and Mission Amplification team at one or more out of town diocesan events per year, for instance: Clergy Conference, Diocesan Council.

Education and Experience High School diploma required; Associate degree preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Office. At least two years of experience working in administrative support or similar field.