PT Administrative Support Specialist

Arizona Baptist Childrens Services & Family Ministries (ABCS) is a faith-based nonprofit that includes seven ministries with one mission: to provide hope and care to hurting children and families through Christ-centered ministries. Together, we serve the full spectrum of Arizona families, from unborn babies to seniors. To learn more about how God uses us at ABCS to impact the community please visit our website at abcs.org. You can join our mission by serving as a full-time Administrative support specialist in Phoenix, Arizona.

The Administrative Support Specialist will be responsible for answering incoming calls, directing calls to appropriate associates, welcoming visitors and assisting as needed, this will include assisting clients within all seven of the ministries of ABCS, mail distribution, flow of correspondence, providing administrative support services for ABCS senior staff and program directors, assisting and directing volunteers as needed and collaborating on various ministry projects.

Characteristics sought include the ability to work independently and as part of team and mature moral values. Applicants must have effective written and oral communication skills, the ability to solve problems by thinking critically and creatively, interpersonal skills to build relationships with co-workers, clients, volunteers and supporters, good planning and organization skills, flexibility and teamwork skills. Applicants should have the ability to work on databases, coordinate calendars, compose and edit documents using Microsoft Word, operate office equipment and comply with confidentiality agreements.

What makes ABCS such a great place to work?

• You can be part of an organization that models biblical core values in many different facets by honoring God in all we do, building relationships through trust and respect, being a good steward with what we have been given, and doing everything with excellence.
• ABCS has a framework of servant leadership where staff from all positions are intentional about building relationships and lifting each other up in prayer. ABCS offers a healthy balance between work and your personal life.
• The ability to make an impact on the community by providing hope and care to hurting children and families.
• In addition to new hire training, ongoing and continuing education training will be provided for you throughout the year.

Benefits

ABCS offers the following part-time benefits:

• All employees receive seven paid holidays per year and earn paid sick leave.
• Voluntary benefits can be selected after two months of employment: vision insurance, telehealth insurance, cancer insurance, and/or accident insurance.

• Must be a Christian and in agreement with the Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, Core Values and Guiding Principles of ABCS
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is ideal, but not required
• Must be eligible to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and have a clear criminal history background check
• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma
• Must possess strong skills in written and oral communication
• Must be comfortable using computers, typing; proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook (emailing and scheduling)
• Ability to process new client paperwork and ensure necessary information is available to counselors
• Must have a thorough understanding of operating office equipment such as print/scan/fax/copy machine and postage meter and is able to assist other associates with these functions
• Requires organizational and multi-tasking skills to manage a busy lobby with a diverse group of clients and maintain timelines on both routine and more challenging tasks
• Must have interpersonal abilities to build relationships with and maintain effective communication with co-workers, support staff and ministry partners
• Ability to develop and maintain a system to keep adequate inventory of office supplies to ensure staff have the supplies needed to carry out their job responsibilities
• Provides administrative support services for ABCS senior staff and program directors as assigned