JOB POSTING: UMCom seeking an Executive Assistant to the General Secretary

United Methodist Communications / General Secretary’s Office / General Administration

Position Title: Executive Assistant to the General Secretary

Basic Purpose: We are seeking a candidate with a strong sense of dedication to the work of United Methodist Communications and the Church. This person will independently provide advanced, diversified and

confidential executive administrative support requiring broad experience, skills and knowledge of the agency operations, policies and practices. This person manages and coordinates the functions of the General

Secretary’s office. Manages administrative services, projects and overall daily functions for the office of the General Secretary. Serves as principal liaison for the General Secretary to the General Commission on

Communication (GCOC), the Council of Bishops, the Connectional Table, the General Secretaries Table, other church and secular leaders, and UMCom staff, to ensure a smooth transaction of business activities for

the General Secretary’s office.

Location: Nashville, TN

To apply or for more information contact: UMCom/Human Resources

O. Box 320 (810-12^th Ave. S., Nash. 37203), Nashville, TN 37202-0320

Phone: 615-742-5137 Fax: 615-742-5428, Email: hr@umcom.org

To apply please provide the following:

Cover Letter → Resume → Complete Application Form → References

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Job Opening

A General Agency of The United Methodist Church

External Posting –April 27 – May 22, 2015

United Methodist Communications / Communications Ministry / Rethink Church

Position Title: Minister of Online Engagement, Rethink Church

Basic Purpose: We are seeking candidates with a strong spiritual perspective to oversee and provide online pastoral guidance and engagement with seekers and digitally connects members of The UMC,

with the goal of ultimately bridging them with local congregations of The United Methodist Church or deeper faith engagement in the church. To provide direction for sacred content geared for 18-34 year olds often

disengaged from church. Collaborates with writers, study leaders, clergy and agencies of UMC to provide connection with ministries of the church. Provides innovative and strategic use of social media

to disciple new persons for Christ. Maintains and feeds Rethink Church-linked social media spaces (including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube). Collaborates with other members on the Rethink Church

team to build site’s social media, mobile and member strategies.