Assistant to the Director of the EGW Estate Branch Office

Key Responsibilities

1. Serves as assistant to the Director
2. Manages library-related tasks such as organizing resources, cataloging the collection, assisting patrons in accessing Adventist Resources, and developing a database of Adventist Research resources in Asia
3. Takes on speaking appointments as assigned by the Director
4. Assists the Director in building relationships with Adventist publishing houses and Adventist institutions to collect relevant materials for research in Adventist and Ellen White studies
5. In consultation with the director to make decisions on the archival value of all resources collected by the branch office, especially resources maintained in the vault
6. Maintain the web page of the branch office, including the collection of Adventist web and mobile sources
7. Adopt emerging technologies in providing resources and services
8. Attends daily staff worship at 7:30 when not traveling
9. Perform any other work-related duties as assigned by the Director

Required Qualifications and Skills

1. Holds a degree in Theology
2. An ordained minister of the SDA church
3. Must be available for international speaking appointments
4. Highly developed computer literacy
5. Highly proficient in the English language
6. Willing to continue developing supervisory and communication skills
7. Willing to work together with international faculty, staff, and students in a cross-cultural setting
8. Willing and able to work as part of a team and in committee settings
9. Have a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ and actively model the Seventh-day Adventist lifestyle.

Desired Qualifications and Skills

1. Holds a Master’s degree in theology
2. Have a research background in Adventist or Historical-Theological studies
3. Preparedness to pursue personal development
4. Willing to develop and maintain library skills
5. Has special skills or experience in handling e-resources, collection development, and repository maintenance

Required Work Experience