Employment Question:

[wednes]

Okay, so I got offered a job interview at Concordia College, which is a small private college very near me.

The listing I answered was a different listing than what they have on their website.



I answered an ad that said: Office & Clerical
Administrative Asst. F/T, small Christian nonprofit in Ann Arbor. Must be highly organized, friendly, adept in MS Office programs $10-12/hr+excellent benefits. Fax resume to 734-xxx-7974 or email xxxxxxx@juno.com

But the site ad says:

MOST Ministries is seeking a committed Christian who has computer and office skills to maintain website, create brochures, and other various clerical duties. Proficient skills in written and oral communication and efficient organizational skills are necessary as well as a working knowledge of computer graphics and design.

Blah blah blah, skip ahead:

Requirements:

Strong Witness to Jesus Christ, a Reflection in all Capacities
High School Diploma, Advanced Education Preferred
3-5 years experience in office setting
Demonstrated, excellent secretarial skills with the ability to prioritize
Good verbal and written communication with attention to detail
Ability to Receive, Handle and Transfer Telephone Calls and Messages Accurately, Promptly and Courteously
Ability to accurately and efficiently organize, file, and maintain records and files

I realize that they are a private college, but is it really legal to require such a thing? This is even more annoying than Comcast and their "what do you do when you're not at work" style drug test.

Too bad, too. I have great respect for sincere Christians who actually follow the teachings of Jesus.
Plus, I really need a damn job.

Comments

[maxverbosity.livejournal.com]

Oh, I would have more than that to say to them, none of it polite, most of it laced with expletives. That's just me though. They fired a woman who worked at a school here in Wayne County because she was a single to-be mom and this was a major no-no according to this particular Catholic school. Cases are still pending. It's pretty sick really, that they are allowed to dictate requirements even to that extent.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

I suppose if I wanted to open a pagan school, I'd want to keep Bible bangers from infiltrating. But I'd base that on someone's behavior and not their background. I'm pretty sure that's what Jesus would do as well.