Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)

Are you organized, dependable, and looking for meaningful part-time work? The Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley (UUCB) is hiring a part-time Administrative Assistant to support our operations team two days a week.

About UUCB

The mission of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley is to create loving community, inspire spiritual growth, and encourage lives of integrity, joy, and service. We are a welcoming and vibrant congregation, joyously supporting spiritual development guided by individual faith, reason, and conscience. We are committed to serving one another, the church community, the community at large, and the global community.

About the Role

The Administrative Assistant provides part-time administrative support to the Operations Director across finance, HR, and operations, including data entry, file management, and mail sorting. This role reports to the Operations Director and works closely with our small, collaborative staff team.

What You'll Do

• Sort and distribute incoming mail on in-office days, routing checks, invoices, and personnel documents to the appropriate staff
• Keep the office organized and track supply levels
• Handle routine front office tasks, such as voicemail, calendar checks, weekly data entry, coordinate Sunday room setup, and staff reminders
• Maintain organized filing systems for operations, finance, and HR records, both digital (OneDrive) and paper
• Assist with new hire onboarding by preparing paperwork, setting up accounts, and collecting signed policy acknowledgments, and keep the staff contact list current
• Prepare routine correspondence, forms, and reports using established templates
• Document and update standard office and operations procedures
• Handle general as-needed tasks, such as copies and errands
• Support other operations, finance, and HR projects as assigned by the Operations Director

What We're Looking For

• 1-2 years of administrative or office experience desired
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive)
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to read, speak, and follow oral and written directions in English
• A reliable, trustworthy, and proactive approach to your work

Schedule, Pay & Benefits

• Hours: 10-14 hours per week, part-time, non-exempt
• Schedule: In office Tuesdays and Thursdays, approximately 5-7 hours per day, with some flexibility
• Pay: $25/hour
• Benefits: Paid sick leave. This position is not eligible for other benefits.
• Location: On-site at our church campus in Kensington, CA

Physical Requirements

Ability to move in and around the church campus, including stairs; easily use phone, computer, and other office equipment; sit for extended periods doing computer work; maintain files; and lift boxes and other materials of up to 25 pounds.

Before You Start

Employment requires compliance with UUCB's Safe Congregation Policy, including a Livescan fingerprint background check. Convictions will not necessarily disqualify an applicant.

How to Apply

Send your resume to jobs@uucb.org with "Administrative Assistant" in the subject line.

UUCB is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages candidates from historically underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to a collaborative work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and provides employees with an environment free of discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected class.

Paid sick leave. This position is not eligible for other benefits.

Ability to read, speak, and follow oral and written directions in English