Part time Area Administrator for Topeka KS - Topeka, KS

Young Life is a recognized nonprofit Christian organization devoted to mentoring and supporting youth by creating meaningful relationships and introducing them to the teachings of Jesus Christ. This ministry focuses on evangelism and discipleship, operating with a clear mission that stresses servant leadership and spreading the gospel. The organization maintains a strong Christian belief system, requiring all employees and volunteers to profess faith in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord, and to comply with its Statement of Faith and organizational policies. Young Life serves children, youth, and communities by organizing various programs, camps, events, and gatherings designed to strengthen spiritual growth and community bonds. The Area Office Administrator I role at Young Life plays a pivotal part in maintaining the smooth operation of the field ministry area office, particularly supporting activities in Topeka, KS. This part-time position, offering 15-25 hours per week with flexible scheduling, requires collaboration with event coordinators, ministry staff, volunteers, and other team members to ensure the success of key organizational events and programs. The role encompasses comprehensive administrative and event support, including but not limited to, helping organize major events such as annual fundraisers, leader gatherings, and community outreach programs. The responsibilities include managing logistics, supporting communication efforts, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining databases and records essential to operational continuity. Specific duties involve managing event registrations and invitations, assisting with quarterly reporting, supporting guest experience logistics, and handling merchandising orders. The role also supports ministry-specific administrative tasks such as organizing parent meetings and responding to inquiries, which are critical during the camping seasons and other programs. A significant part of the job involves handling communications and marketing support with tools such as Mailchimp, online registration platforms, and Google Workspace to maintain high engagement and effective information dissemination. The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate's degree preferred, and possesses previous administrative assistant experience. Key skills include exceptional organizational ability, multitasking proficiency, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to operate in a detail-oriented environment with multiple concurrent responsibilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort in adapting to digital tools are essential. This position also requires strong interpersonal skills to relate well with both children and adults, uphold confidentiality, maintain accurate records, and demonstrate initiative in developing systems that enhance event coordination and administrative processes. The working environment is office-based, providing a professional yet mission-driven atmosphere. This role requires occasional evening or weekend hours during major events or seasonal projects, emphasizing flexibility and a service-oriented mindset. Reporting directly to the Events and Communication Coordinator, the Area Office Administrator I works closely with ministry staff and volunteers to ensure that Young Life’s mission to evangelize and disciple youth is effectively supported through outstanding administrative and event coordination services. Young Life offers a meaningful opportunity for those passionate about serving in a Christian ministry context and contributing to impactful youth development and community engagement efforts.

• High school education or equivalent
• Associate degree preferred
• Previous administrative assistant experience preferred
• Ability to type 55 to 60 words per minute with few errors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to handle concurrent tasks and interruptions
• Good grammar skills and strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Basic accounting skills
• Detail oriented with multi-tasking ability
• Proven relational skills with kids and adults
• Initiative with developing processes and systems around events and data organization
• Great customer service skills