Employment

Office Assistant – Church Office

Part-Time up to 29 hours

Principle Function: The Office Assistant performs various duties to support the church office and assists the Office Manager/Administrator in performing other duties as assigned.

Principle Accountabilities

Answering/routing incoming calls on multi-line phone

Greet/assist walk-in visitors

Direct walk-ins to appropriate ministry

Receive/sort/distribute a variety of correspondence

Receive payments – cash, checks, credit cards

Enter/Update membership records in the database

Desired Qualifications

The office assistant candidate should have a minimum of a high school diploma.

In addition, the candidate should have 2+ years related experience, demonstrate typing skills, and demonstrate a good command of English (oral and written).

Olive Baptist Church members preferred.

Essential Competencies

Data entry

Multi-tasking

Customer Service

Time management and respect for deadlines

Able to adapt quickly and work with different personalities

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

An appreciation for and ability to act in strict confidentiality

Working Conditions

This position is primarily in an office environment.  The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential competencies of this job and include sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing and lifting (delivery packages).  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential competencies.

Executive Assistant to Minister of Education

Reports To: Minister of Education

Ministry Team: Education

Status: Full Time

Date Prepared: March 2025

Principle Function

Olive Baptist Church’s educational ministry team works together to fulfill the mission statement that Olive Baptist Church exists to develop fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

The Executive Assistant to Minister of Education is a vital piece of the education team providing administrative support to the Minister of Education, meeting the secretarial, clerical and creative needs of that ministry.

Principle Responsibilities

• Clerical needs of the Education Ministry and Minister of Education

• Calendaring

• Phone Calls

• Assist the Education Team and Ministry so that many other can be effective and successful in their ministries (Connection Groups & Bible Study Groups)

• Prepare and send Education Newsletter weekly and the Education Prayer Team list bi-weekly.

• Work with ministry teachers, directors, and other volunteers

• Order and disperse literature orders from Preschool to Mature Adults

• Maintain attendance records for Sunday mornings and Wednesday Evenings. Provide assistance to group leaders for recording attendance and guests.

• Coordinate groups (calendaring, rooms, setups, book orders, copies, packets, etc.)

• Prepare and plan for church wide events that involve connection groups, Bible study groups, or other educational ministries

• Prepare calendars for Wednesday/Sunday to be used at Welcome Centers and main office

• Update Guest Services volunteers regarding class schedules and locations, and provide pamphlets and such for use at Guest Services

• Keep information regarding the Sunday School structure and discipleship classes for web pages current

• Keep web groups current

• Perform other functions as requested by the Minister of Education

• Provide budget oversight for education expense lines

Qualifications

The candidate should have:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED.

• Basic clerical skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• A caring attitude, excellent people skills, high integrity, and the ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.

• The ability to learn and use new software programs.

The candidate should demonstrate:

• A love for God and His people.

• A joyful submission to the leadership and staff and must be, or become, a member of Olive Baptist Church, actively participating in worship and discipleship.

• Agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

Working Conditions & Compensation

1. Full-Time: This is a full-time position.  The position will require being in office four weekdays, plus serving on Sunday morning and Wednesday evening.  Typically, the weekday out of office will be Friday.

2. Compensation: Wages will be proportionate with knowledge and experience.  This position is eligible for health, dental, and vacation benefits.

3. Evening and Weekend Activities: The education ministry requires a flexible schedule, as some weekday evenings and weekends may require attendance.

4. Physical Demands: This position is primarily in a fluid, indoor environment. The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential competencies of this job and include sitting, standing, walking, talking, and hearing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential competencies.

Note: Job Title May Change.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of employees.  Olive Baptist Church leadership reserves the right to revise the position, its job functions, minimum qualifications and other aspects of the position in any way at any time.

Special Needs Worker

I.              Basic Function:

Is responsible for providing a safe, healthy, and loving environment for students with special needs.

II.            Working Relationships:

a.     Reports to:  Director of Special Needs Ministry

b.     Works beside:  Children’s ministry staff and all OBC personnel

III.          Basic Responsibilities:

a.     Meet the spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of special needs students

b.     Share biblical truths with special needs students

c.     Love and minister to parents of special needs students

IV.          Principle Accountabilities:

a.     Help provide and maintain a Christian environment in which the students may grow physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, and spiritually

b.     Follow the policies and procedures of Olive Baptist Church

c.     Be polite, friendly, and courteous and seek to develop good trusting relationships with all students, parents, and volunteers

d.     Work according to the schedule outlined by the Minister to Children

V.            Desired Qualifications:

a.     Be a Christian, preferably Southern Baptist

b.     Be at least 18 years of age

c.     Demonstrate a loving spirit

d.     Be in good health, able to bend, stoop and physically able to take care of students

VI.          Essential Competencies:

a.     People skills

b.     Soft skills

c.     Dependable

VII.        Working Conditions:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential competencies of this job and include sitting, standing, walking, talking, and hearing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential competencies. The applicant must be willing to work with bodily fluids (i.e. toileting).

electrician

Full-time Electrician with a Journeyman's License.

Needs to perform a variety of installation, troubleshooting and repair tasks on electrical systems.

The duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the scope of the role, but they often include:

• Understanding and applying blueprints and technical diagrams

• Using various devices, including ammeters, voltmeters, thermal scanners and cable testers, as well as hand and power tools

• Installing or replacing wiring, lighting, electrical controls, breakers and other electrical devices

• Inspecting and maintaining electrical systems in the buildings.

• Adhering to state and local building regulations. 

• Completing work orders on time

• Documenting the work completed and materials used

• Work with other electricians, general contractors, engineers, architects and other team members.   

Please Bob Ritchie (britchie@olivebaptist.org), our Director of Maintenance, for more information!

Music Faculty - Music Studios at Olive

Part Time: 5-18 hours per week

Principle Function:

Provide high-quality music instruction to students in the Music Studios at Olive

Principle Accountabilities

• Teach weekly lessons to assigned students

• Communicate with students and families of students regarding progress, needed materials, and

  upcoming events

• Attend end-of-semester recitals

Desired Qualifications

The candidate should have a degree in the field of music. Teaching experience is desired but not required. Teachers are encouraged to obtain membership in appropriate music teachers associations.

Essential Competencies

• Strong understanding of pedagogy for their instrument

• Strong performing skills on their instrument

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work with a wide age-range of individuals

  Working Conditions

  This position is primarily in private studio environment. The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential competencies of this job and include sitting, standing, walking, talking, and hearing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential competencies.

  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of employees. Olive Baptist Church Leadership reserves the right to revise the position, its job functions, minimum qualifications and other aspects of the position in any way at any time.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a part-time position (5-18 hours per week). Hourly wages will be proportionate with knowledge and experience.

Housekeeping / Events Team Member

Part-Time

Want to join a winning team? The new Housekeeping Sets and Events Team may be the place for you! We have part-time opportunities available with up to 29 hours.  

Potential team members will need to have some flexibility in scheduling and be able to work both morning and evenings as needs arise. This position requires the ability to lift 30lbs and to work on your feet for up to 8 hours. 

Preschool Childcare Worker

approx. 10 hours - Sundays and Wednesdays

Principle Functions:

●               Provide a safe, healthy, and loving environment for preschoolers

●               Meet the spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of preschoolers

●               Educate preschoolers through the teaching of Bible truths 

●               Reach preschoolers and their families for Christ and the church 

●               Involve the church family in laying a Christian foundation for preschoolers

Principle Accountabilities:

●               Help provide and maintain a Christian environment in which the children may grow physically, emotionally, mentally, socially and spiritually

●               Follow the policies and procedures of Olive Baptist Church

●               Provide age-appropriate care which includes: feeding, changing diapers, escorting to the bathroom, maintaining a safe environment, putting children down for naps, holding, or sitting with and cheerfully interacting with children through games, activities and Bible stories

●               Be polite, friendly, and courteous and seek to develop good trusting relationships with all children, parents, and volunteers

●               Work according to the schedule outlined by the Childcare Coordinator

●               Plan teaching activities for children as instructed by the Childcare Coordinator

●               Maintain a clean and orderly classroom at all times

Desired Qualifications:

●              Be a Christian, preferably Southern Baptist

●               Be at least 16 years of age to work in the 3 & 4 year old classes

●               Be at least 18 years of age to work in the Babies, 1 & 2 year old classes

●               Be certified in CPR

●               Experience working with children

●               Demonstrate a love for children

●               Be in good health, able to bend, stoop, lift and physically take care of children

Essential Competencies 

●               People skills

●               Soft skills

●               Time management skills

●               Classroom management

●               Dependable

 Working Conditions

This position is primarily in preschool environment.  The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential competencies of this job and include sitting, standing, walking, talking, and hearing.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential competencies.

Early Learning Center Teaching Assistant 2 Year Olds

FULL-TIME

Ministry Village Early Learning Center is looking for people to join our endeavor to improve early childhood education in Escambia County. The Ministry Village ELC opened in Pensacola in November 2018 and has steadily grown. We are hiring teachers, assistants and substitutes on an ongoing basis. This position would assist the teacher in the 2 Year Old room on a full-time basis.

Our goal first is to instill Godly character into each child who attends our school. We will be using the Creative Curriculum and run our classrooms in play-based centers.

Our facility serves children 3 months to 4 years old. If you love working with children and are enthusiastic about early education, we would like you to consider joining our team as a teacher assistant in our toddler classrooms.

This position is needed to provide care Monday-Friday.

Please visit our website at MinistryVillageELC.org for more information about our facility.

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience: Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Early Learning Center Credentialed Lead 2/ 3 Year Old Teacher

FULL-TIME

Ministry Village Early Learning Center is looking for people to join our endeavor to improve early childhood education in Escambia County. The Ministry Village ELC opened in Pensacola in November 2018 and has steadily grown.

We are looking for teachers with a staff credential who love 2 year olds and are ready to join our endeavor and build a fantastic program in our community.

Please submit your resume and call Kristi Zagar at (850) 378-8044 with questions or to schedule an interview.

Please visit our website at MinistryVillageELC.org for more information about our facility.

Pay: $14 per hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Education: Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person