Admin Assistant 1 - Bakersfield CA Institute

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Admin Assistant 1 - Bakersfield CA Institute

Bakersfield, CA, United States

To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Description The purpose of this role is to assist in the work of salvation and exaltation by providing individual contributor, entry level administrative support to one or more leader and/or one or more functional team or work group.

Employees at this level work under direct supervision and handle basic issues and problems that require beginning to working administrative support knowledge.

Responsibilities Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Preparing memos, documents, reports, spreadsheets (including charts and graphs), and presentations using a wide range of software and platforms.
• Collecting data and compiling information.
• Taking meeting minutes
• Using computer apps and software to schedule meetings and appointments and maintain calendars.
• Answering and screening telephone calls - forwards calls and takes messages as needed
• Receiving and sorting mail and correspondence
• Operating standard office equipment such as copy machines
• Ordering office supplies
• Maintaining office files
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Beginning to working administrative support knowledge

Key Skills Include The Ability To

• Communicate professionally in writing and verbally.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and other software at a developing level to schedule appointments, modify spreadsheets, and update word documents.
• Operate and maintain standard office equipment.
• Problem solve and resolve basic conflict and problems
• Organize and prioritize work and needs
• Understand and follow instructions.
• Interact and work with others in a productive and professional way.
• Work with discretion, confidentiality, and integrity
• To successfully perform the essential functions of the job there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time, moving about the office to deliver mail and other items, and using computer monitors/equipment.

About Us Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

• Job Identification 377560
• Job Category AO - Administration/Operations
• Posting Date 08/25/2026, 06:37 PM
• Locations 2309 Church Ave, Bakersfield, CA, 93306, US
• Apply Before 09/11/2026, 07:00 AM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Worker Type Employee
• Number of Openings 1
• Qualificação de dignidade Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.
• Anúncio/Mais informações Please note that this job posting may close at any time without prior notice. Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at https://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org.

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