Total 3 job vacancies by Methodist Church Of The Incarnation

This is a Senior Executive role with primary responsibility to manage the administration of the office, as well as providing accounts support for the smooth flow of ministries at MCI.  She/he will be the deputy office administrator and works closely with the Office Administrator to manage staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Administration

1.      Manage admin together with staff

a.       Handlewalk-in / telephone / email / mail enquiries.
b.       Maintainthe Schedule of Booking of rooms.
c.       Prepare materials for Church services, programs, and events.
d.       Prepare materials for Church programs and events.
e.       Purchase office stationery and refreshments for meetings and events.
f.        To accept any additional duties as requestedby the Pastor’s Office or Office Administrator.

2.      Insurance & renewal

3.      Work with IT volunteers and staff on Office365 renewal admin

4.      Work with IT volunteers and staff onCybersecurity insurance

5.      Work with staff to support major church events

B. Finance

1.    Countcash and cheques received over the previous week together with the OA.
2.    Bankin cash and cheques every Monday.
3.    Prepare cheques and payment vouchers.
4.    Post receipts and payments into the accounting software.
5.    Prepareand post monthly journal entries.
6.    Preparemonthly bank and other reconciliations.
7.    Print and file full set of monthly financial statements.
8.    Prepare schedules and supporting documents.
9.    Assist in the preparation of schedules for auditors.
10.  Assist with queries from internal & external auditors.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.    5 years working experience in a similar capacity
2.    Aligned to organizational values and mission
3.    Proficient in Microsoft Office
4.    A team player with good interpersonal skills
5.    Teachable, proactive, and versatile
6.    Willing to take on new challenges
7.    Certificate or Diploma in accounting and/or relevant experience.

The Admin cum Accounts Assistant is primarily responsible for maintaining the financial records and providing administration support for the smooth flow of ministries at MCI. She/he works closely with the Office Administrator (“OA”) and reports directly to her. Working on some weekends will be necessary due to the operational hours of the church.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A.      Administration

1. Support and be an assistant to pastors.
2. Handle walk-in / telephone / email / mail enquiries.
3. Maintain the Schedule of Booking of rooms.
4. Prepare weekly bulletins.
5. Prepare materials for Church programs and events.
6. Purchase office stationery and refreshments for meetings and events.
7. To accept any additional duties as requested by the Pastor’s Office or Office Administrator.
8. Schedule and monitor cleaning of Church premises, grass-cutting, air-con services, pest control management, etc.
9. Unlocking doors, arranging for the setup of equipment, tables, chairs and other items as requested by persons making the bookings.
10. Assist in sourcing of quotations and renewal of contracts for maintenance jobs, in adherence with MCI’s financial procedures and guidelines.
11. Attend to and manage vendors for minor repairs and improvement works in the church building premises.

B.      Finance

1. Count cash and cheques received over the previous week together with the OA.
2. Bank in cash and cheques.
3. Prepare cheques and payment vouchers.
4. Post receipts and payments into the accounting software.
5. Prepare and post monthly journal entries.
6. Prepare monthly bank and other reconciliations.
7. Print and file full set of monthly financial statements.
8. Assist in the preparation of schedules for auditors.
9. Assist with queries from internal & external auditors.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Aligned to organizational values and mission
2. Proficient in Microsoft Office
3. A team player with good interpersonal skills
4. Teachable, proactive, and versatile
5. Willing to take on new challenges
6. Certificate in accounting and/or relevant experience will be an advantage but not necessary

Interested applicants to click Apply or submit their resume/CV outlining relevant experience and qualifications, with asking salary. Please email your application to: chrisgoh@mci.org.sg

The Lay Ministry Staff (LMS) member serving in MCI should expect to grow in their capacity, capabilities, and gifting. Below is a list of ministries and their corresponding job descriptions. MCI is looking for suitable candidates to take on one or more roles from the following:

A. Cell Group

Work closely with the Pastor-in-Charge and Chairperson of Cell Group Ministry to:

1. Lead the drive to improve effectiveness of CG Ministry by having a finger of the pulse of CGs in order to make a good assessment of the health of the ministry through
2. Collecting & analysing macro level data on participation and involvement of members e.g. attendance, level of contribution during CG & preparedness for CG meetings
3. Mentoring selected CGLs to identify and respond to challenges & opportunities in specific groups
4. Working alongside the selected CGLs to identify and groom individuals with leadership potential
5. Promote collaboration between CG ministry and other ministries to engage CG for Church-wide initiatives in tandem with service opportunities for CGs
6. Facilitate sessions to promote ownership of the ministry and build a community of Mutual support and encouragement among CGLs

B. Outreach

Work closely with the Pastor-in-Charge, W&E Pastor and Chairperson of W&E Ministry to:

1. Facilitate W&E activities and to stand-in when volunteers are not available.

• Alpha Courses (Saturdays)
• Assist Chairperson to plan and coordinate volunteer, especially during weekdays
• Co-facilitator of Alpha Courses, where necessary
• Assist chairperson and Alpha team in major activities of Alpha such as Alpha Intro, Alpha Weekend and Alpha Finale.

2. English Classes

• Administration related to student enrolment
• Assist Chairperson in Block Outreaches
• Serve as one of the liaisons & coordination POC with agencies (e.g. Fei Yue, Resident Committee/Network, PA), especially during office hours.  This includes any commercial companies related to the outreach activities/events.
• Assist Chairperson on new Outreach endeavours or collaboration with other MCI ministries (e.g. CG outreach coordination, parenting class/community, migrant outreach, creative arts evangelism such as dance)
  

3. Evangelistic Services

• Support pastors and ministry in planning and arrangements
• Preparation of materials and equipment, where relevant.

4. Collect, document and analyse outreach data:

• Tracking attendance of activities/events
• Reporting and sharing of post-event review for learning and improvements.
• Advisory to W&E sub-ministry on analysed data, e.g. demographic of event and follow-up

C. Discipleship and Nurture

Work closely with the Pastor-in-Charge, and Chairperson of D&N Ministry to:

1. Facilitate lay training

• Design and recommend to the Local Church Executive Committee an organisation of the training programme of the local church which shall include courses in discipleship, theology, bible study and contemporary Christian concerns.

• Work with the church school superintendent to organise training for church Sunday school personnel.

2. Facilitate Stewardship training

Encourage (using Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience as a basis) stewardship in the local church through five components:

• The use of God-given talents

• Personal financial management and life commitments

• Personal giving through the local church

• Local church management of resources, and

• The Christian steward’s responsibility in God’s world.

Work with others on the Local Church Executive Committee to formulate plans and recommend resources to encourage growth in each of these areas.

D. Sunday School

Work closely with and under the guidance of the Pastor-in-Charge to supervise the total programme of education in the church school. Responsibilities will include:

1. Serving as the administrator of the church Sunday School;
2. Working with the Discipleship and Nurture Committee in the training and selection of church school teachers and leaders;
3. Identifying the needs for various kinds of study opportunities and recommending plans for a study programme in accordance with those needs;
4. Serving as an educational consultant to the Sunday School teachers;
5. Developing and implementing programmes to promote church school attendance and participation; and
6. Evaluating the effectiveness of the study programme of the local church.

Candidates should preferably have received theological education but will still be considered even if they did not. Must be able to work on Sundays.

Interested applicants to submit their resume/CV outlining relevant experience and qualifications, with asking salary. Please email your application to: edmundk@mci.org.sg