Program Assistant, Application Close: October 15, 2026

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide administrative, logistical, programmatic support to the Office of Public Policy and Advocacy. To support the Director/Team Leader in overall administration and offer hospitality and logistical support to groups coming to DC to engage in education and advocacy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the mission and goals of the United Church of Christ across all programs and ministries.
• Welcome visitors and answer office inquiries over the phone, by mail, or by email; provide general information regarding the work of the office.
• Maintain calendar of meetings, activities and engagements of Washington Office.
• Assist with scheduling, relationship building, and arrangements for visiting groups and individuals.
• Assist in the monitoring of the budget and expenditures, and process payment for the office.
• Assist Office Director/Team Leader in maintaining physical office space, equipment, and systems.
• Develop new digital systems and procedures alongside office staff to ease work.
• Keep office files and archives updated, well organized, and accessible.
• Make travel and housing arrangements as necessary.
• Open, read, sort and answer correspondence not requiring the direct attention of the Washington Office Director.
• Other duties as assigned.