We make followers of Jesus and help his followers grow

We make followers of Jesus and help his followers grow

Christ’s Church at Virginia Tech campus ministry

is a non-denominational Christian community of students who:

--believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God

--believe the Bible is the infallible Word of the one and only true God, and therefore embrace it as our first & final authority for faith & practice as it contains all the truth needed for salvation and living in Christ. (2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:12)

--strive to put our faith in action, to keep growing in our knowledge and love for God, and to transform our world by living as Jesus lived. (James 2:14-26, Colossians 1:9-12, Romans 12:1-2)

"The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever." -- Isaiah 40:8
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Executive Assistant

CCVT Seeks PT Executive Assistant

Christ's Church at Virginia Tech is seeking a Part-time Executive Assistant to begin work August 2015. If you or someone you know might be interested in this position, please read the following job description: 

Executive Assistant Job Description

Provides support to the Campus Minister. Responsibilities include general office administration, including maintaining databases and spreadsheets, producing newsletters, and representing the organization by phone. Additional duties include:

  • Assist with writing, layout, production and mailing of support letters
  • Manage databases for churches, individual supporters, and students
  • Cultivate relationship with youth leaders in Christian Churches/Churches of Christ
  • Solicit names and contact information for incoming VT students from churches
  • Assist in setting up and promoting outreach events
  • Pick up mail from P.O. Box
  • Obtain corrected addresses from Post Office after mailings and update mailing list
  • Process support checks and mail to Treasurer
  • Process CCVT credit card receipts and mail to Treasurer
  • Process reimbursement receipts and mail to Treasurer
  • Process student offerings
  • Add new students to email list
  • Maintain attendance spreadsheets
  • Other responsibilities the Campus Minister may assign from time to time

Essential Qualifications:
  • Strong Christian faith
  • Heart for ministry
  • Self-starter
  • Detail oriented

Necessary Skills:
  • Demonstrated proficiency with current computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and the Internet
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Editing and proofreading skills with a high degree of accuracy
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Maintain organization of work space and tasks
  • Set priorities, and manage time and deadlines
  • Must be dependable and able to work effectively as part of a team
  • Interact comfortably and courteously with individuals in a diverse multicultural environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
(Having the following would be a bonus and very helpful.)

  • Working knowledge of Windows 8.1, and Google Apps, especially Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs
  • Experience maintaining a website
  • Ability to design and organize visually attractive documents
  • Experience using social media
  • Working knowledge of PowerPoint
  • Two years post-secondary education or equivalent education, training and experience.
  • Previous experience providing support in an academic, church, or professional office environment including maintaining databases and spreadsheets, producing newsletters, and representing the organization by phone.

How to apply:
Mail a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three references with contact information to:
Christ’s Church at VT
413 Clay St. SW
Blacksburg, VA 24060

The position is open until filled. However, for full consideration candidates are urged to apply by July 10, 2015