Gethsemane International began in 2003 with the mission to "Raise Christian Men and Women Around the World" by following the Biblical model of family to create holistic healing for orphans. Our offices are headquartered in Knoxville, TN while our children's homes and Christian school are in Kenya, Africa.

Administrative Assistant

Location: Knoxville, TN

Type: Part- or Full-Time

Compensation: Missionary Support, raised by applicant

Gethsemane International is in need of an Administrative Assistant to our Director of Development. The successful applicant will assist in fundraising and public relations tasks, data entry, newsletter mailings, communication with supporters, and event preparation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Enter data accurately onto computer applications

• Format documents on the computer

• Communicate with supporters in email and written form

• Preparing events, planning and set-up

• Mail hardcopy newsletters to supporters

• Maintain the organization of the Gethsemane offices

• Report to Gethsemane's Director of Development

Skills & Specifications:

• Passion to serve Christ and others

• Strong logic and problem solving skills

• Must be trustworthy with a high level of professional integrity

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook)

• An attitude which is described in Philippians 2:3-8
  

Education& Qualifications:

• High School Degree, preferred

• College Education with a 4-year degree, a plus