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Objective: We are looking for a highly motivated Seasonal Administrative Assistant.  This will begin as a seasonal role, from mid-January to June 26th, but has the potential to transition into a full-time position.  The ideal candidate has a combination of ministry and administrative experience, is highly detailed, and has an extremely strong work ethic.  Although we are a 33-year-old company, we have grown considerably since 2008.  We are in need of capable Administrative Assistants to help us continue that success.   Company Description: High Point is an industry leading, ministry-minded travel resource for churches, missions agencies, Christian schools and para-church organizations.  Our goal is to help ministries and churches with logistical aspects of trip planning, save them time and money in the process, allowing them to spend more time making Christ famous.    High Point is a growing company with a great family atmosphere.  Last year alone we sent over 45,000 people on international missions.  We are not just trying to fill a functional job description, but are looking for an applicant who will become a key member of our team.   Seasonal Administrative Assistant - Job Profile and Description The job of the Seasonal Administrative Assistant is to provide administrative support regarding all aspects of airfare-related travel information.  You will work in conjunction with our sales team, coordinator team, and multiple vendors, to coordinate the entire airfare process, by treating each trip as a unique and defined project.  This process includes processing and sending quotes, arranging for the booking of tickets, issuing tickets, tracking payments of clients and due dates for vendors, managing deadlines and preparing final travel documents for the client.    Duties and Responsibilities Assisting Sales Account Representatives and Executives with their client’s airfare quotes. Work with our vendors to book tickets for the clients. Collecting payments and other transactions from the clients and maintaining applicable records. Helping to secure needed information so that travel documents can be correctly issued. Problem solve when difficult circumstances arise in order to serve the client and minimize mistakes.   Skills and Specifications High attention to detail A mindset to help others. Able to multitask and prioritize tasks well Excellent communication, interpersonal and listening skills. Proficient on a MAC Computer and Microsoft Office Proactive and willing to take initiative Teachable and willing to learn Experience as a participant on a church trip or mission trip is a plus.   Education and Qualifications No travel industry experience necessary, training will be provided.

What are we looking for? We are looking for a competent Executive Administrative Assistant to provide personalized secretarial and administrative support in a well-organized and timely manner We are looking for someone who not only wants the job, but also desires to become a dedicated member at our church, attending our Sunday morning and Wednesday evening services. We are looking for a christian man/woman who is filled with the Holy Ghost, passionate about advancing the Kingdom of God, and will work as if working for God and not man. We are looking for someone who lives a life worthy of being a christian leader in the church. We are looking for someone who has time-availability for last minute tasks, errands, events or meetings, even when they fall outside of the 9am-5pm time-frame. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Act as the point of contact between the church and brethrenl/external vendors Receive calls, answer questions, and take messages. Handle requests and queries appropriately Arrange meetings and appointments and provide reminders Make travel arrangements for traveling/visiting ministers Take minutes in meetings Monitor office supplies and research advantageous deals or suppliers Produce reports, logs, forms and briefs Carry out an efficient documentation and filing system Help plan and carry out church events Manage the office and be fully invested in the job Skills/ Experience required: Proven experience as an administrative assistant or other secretarial position, preferably in a church setting. Full comprehension of office management systems and procedures Excellent knowledge of MS Office Proficiency in English Exemplary planning and time management skills Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload High level verbal and written communications skills Discretion and confidentiality High School degree required; college degree preferred

Assistant Controller (Carol Stream, IL or Remote) Job Description  JOB OVERVIEW:  TEAM’s Assistant Controller needs to be an experienced lead for the Finance Department and the financial function of an international mission organization. The Assistant Controller needs to have a high level of accounting expertise and be a proactive strategic thinker who instigates and encourages innovation. Excellent and engaging communication skills (orally and written) are needed to enable this person to communicate about finances to both the financial expert and those who are inexpert. They must excel at analysis of financial activity, developing people, planning and executing projects, delegating work and consistently achieving desired outcomes. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Accounting degree required, with CPA and/or MBA preferred Minimum of 6 years of accounting experience including knowledge and application of latest GAAP requirements A growing disciple of Jesus Christ, characterized by spiritual and emotional maturity Active in a Bible-believing church and motivated by a desire to make a difference by serving as part of a team committed to world missions Non-profit experience preferred Minimum of two years of successful experience managing accounting staff;  Able to delegate & hold others accountable, mentor team members, and track development Possess excellent time management, organization, and communication; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously Highly proficient in the use of Excel and/or Google sheets, Word, and accounting software applications A “big picture” thinker who is able to work consistently at strategic levels and incorporate a superior knowledge of finance, accounting and related fields of expertise Have the highest level of integrity and maintain confidentiality of personal and other sensitive information Have a sense of humor and be friendly; interpersonal skills are as important as technical skills in this job Able to adapt to changing situations, Be an avid ongoing learner A self-starter, able to take initiative and accomplish results; Must complete projects with minimal supervision Have superb skills in using modern accounting and reporting tools (computer and internet) WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The following abilities are required for the position:   Work at a desk in an office or home-office setting; Sit at an office desk or in a meeting room for extended periods of time Work for extended periods of time at a computer, requiring the ability to send and receive information with necessary optical, auditory and manual dexterity (fax machine, copier, scanner, etc.) Use a keyboard and mouse to enter, retrieve or transfer words or data information and/or move from screen to screen on the computer to view information Tolerate dust and fumes from general cleaning and maintenance procedures Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; comprehend and speak English. Display the reading skills necessary to proofread written material Perform basic mathematical calculations Walk, stand, stoop and kneel to file and retrieve files from cabinet drawers; use staircase multiple times per day Finance team is located in Carol Stream, IL office; Position requires lengthy or frequent visits to this office during initial onboarding and  training, and periodic visits throughout the year KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in managing TEAM’s accounting processes and finances, causing all accounting functions to be completed in a timely, accurate manner that complies with all applicable regulations and laws Bring fresh ideas to TEAM’s accounting and finance practices to help TEAM be able to make the changes and adjustments needed to be effective and efficient in the area of finances. This will require careful analysis of current financial activity and ongoing learning from peer organizations and the marketplace Promote friendliness, innovation and skill development among the staff of TEAM’s finance department, mentoring and assisting each one to become all that God intended her/him to be Assist in overseeing TEAM’s financial operations, ensuring that these functions are performed effectively, efficiently and on time: Accounting & Financial Reporting –including the core accounting functions of TEAM and the preparation of all financial reports Missionary and Field Finances –including the handling of missionary payroll and the supervision of all field finance functions Banking & Cash Management – including the development and maintenance of the outsource relationship for managing TEAM’s banking relationships Accounting Operations – Including payroll, accounts payable, account reconciliations, and contribution accounting HOW TO APPLY Download our Employment Application . Upon completion of the application, please create a single PDF file that includes your cover letter, resume and completed TEAM application. Please email the PDF to  jobs@team.org .