About the Role:
The Administrative Assistant welcomes members and guests while providing oversight of office operation and facility maintenance. The position requires a high level of self-motivation, efficiency, flexibility, and discretion. Working knowledge of office equipment and computer programs including Word and Excel, and database management experience is required. The candidate should have strong written communication skills. The following items constitute the position’s major responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Worship Preparation:
● Prepare the Worship Bulletin and PowerPoint presentation, and announcements for Sunday services, including special services such as Holy Week services.
● Communicate with worship leaders, musicians, and other volunteers.
2. Communication:
● Design and publish monthly newsletter utilizing Adobe Creative Suite.
● Design and publish weekly email newsletter blast using Mailchimp.
● Update and manage the church website (WIX or similar web-design platform on a weekly basis.
3. Administration:
● Provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere in office, Monday-Friday from 9am-1pm (Open for discussion with the Senior Pastor).
● Perform general office duties including responding to inquiries, generating written materials, maintaining files, and ordering supplies.
● Manage the church calendar, including scheduling programs and use of the facility by outside groups.
● Process bills for approval by the Senior Pastor.
● Maintain church’s database management software, Servant Keeper.
● General duties as requested by the Pastors.
About West Los Angeles United Methodist Church
WLAUMC is an active, medium-sized congregation that was historically established as a ministry of outreach to the Japanese American community but has become more inclusive and diverse in its congregational composition as we welcome all. WLAUMC is a Reconciling/LGBTQ+ Affirming Congregation.
Salary or Pay Range
Part-time position, approximately 25 hours/week. Salary: $25/hour, or commensurate with experience. This position receives 2 weeks of paid vacation including sick time.
Where to Apply:
To Apply, send resume to Pastor Kiana Nicholson, kiana.h.nicholson1@gmail.com or Sonia Dixon, sndhawaii@gmail.com, SPRC Chair.
Contact Name & Information
Pastor Kiana Nicholson, Contact WLA UMC office (310)479-1379
Application Deadline
06/19/2026