Job Description

The Administrative Assistant will provide clerical support for the FCA field office to accomplish the FCA mission and vision and reflect the FCA Core Values in the ongoing work of that office.

MINISTERIAL DUTIES

These responsibilities are critical to the FCA mission and this position plays a vital role in our ministry. FCA expects all functions and responsibilities outlined below to be carried out with a heart surrendered to serving God as a form of worship.

• Agree with, and abide by, FCA's Christian Community Statement.
• Follow a spiritual rhythm including daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord's will for FCA.
• Lead, conduct and provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship and living by example so they are equipped to serve others.
• Connect to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.
• Conduct yourself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs (see FCA's Christian Community Statement) at all times.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for appointments/meetings with staff, ministry partners, vendors, etc.
• Handles travel arrangements for assigned staff.
• Receives and screens telephone calls and emails for area office.
• Retrieves, opens, and distributes office mail.
• Plans, organizes, and completes assigned work in a timely manner.
• Manages development of resources and meets deadlines of assigned projects.
• Coordinates donor ministry events, banquets, staff meetings, etc.

Qualifications

The position will be located in Jacksonville, IL, and serve the Western IL area. This position will take part in supporting the Western IL area staff ministry programs and events with a focus on family ministry:

• Support Area Coaches, spouses, and their families in their spiritual walk
• Assist in implementing Intentional Parenting Program in partnership with local churches
• Expand Coaches wives' ministry
• Assist in planning coach and spouse ministry
• Support Parent and Me Camps
• Develop Female Athletes Ministry at Illinois College
• Assist in raising support for family ministry
• Support current ministry programs