BILINGUAL OFFICE MANAGER (Part-Time)

Company Overview

Paya Lebar Chinese Methodist Church, founded in 1939, serves the Paya Lebar and Hougang communities. It is part of the Chinese Annual Conference of the Methodist Church in Singapore, committed to building a glorious temple for God.

Job Summary

Serve as a bilingual bridge between English and Chinese-speaking communities, managing administrative tasks and supporting parishioners in a part-time church administrator role.

• Draft and translate weekly bulletins, announcements, and emails in both English and Chinese to ensure clear communication across communities
• Respond to parishioner inquiries in their preferred language, providing timely and empathetic support
• Manage church office staff including Facility Executive and Accounts/Admin personnel to maintain efficient daily operations
• Maintain accurate bilingual parish registers and databases to support church record-keeping and reporting

• Full professional fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin/Hokkien as required) to perform bilingual communication tasks effectively
• Minimum 2+ years of administrative experience, preferably in church or non-profit settings, to handle office operations and congregational support
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Chinese input methods (Pinyin) to manage digital communications and records

• Familiarity with church software to enhance administrative efficiency
• Demonstrated discretion, empathy, and organizational skills to maintain confidentiality and support community needs
• Commitment to a 1–2 year part-time role to ensure continuity and reliability in service
• Alignment with the values and mission of Paya Lebar Chinese Methodist Church to foster cultural fit and community engagement

Other Information

• Meaningful role serving a multicultural community
• Flexible part-time hours in a supportive environment
• Stable 1–2 year commitment with potential for extension and conversion into full-time employment

Location Paya Lebar Chinese Methodist Church

Commitment 20 hours per week (1–2 year initial term)