Church Office Secretary Job Description
Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Webster City seeks an Office Secretary 30 hours per week, M-F. This person will greet visitors, answer phones, prepare bulletins and newsletters, update calendars, schedule facility use, coordinate volunteers, participate in staff meetings, and assist pastor and staff as needed, other duties as assigned.
Position Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Skills:
Computer experience, especially in Word and Publisher
Office skills such as copier, folding machine, etc.
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Organized
Self-Starter
Critical attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines
Desired Characteristics:
Comfortable working in a church environment, team player, self-motivated, optimistic, detail oriented, great work ethic, able to work with diverse populations and needs.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
-unlock/lock doors to maintain church access/security
-primary responsibility for answering church office telephone & greeting guests
-compose & print bulletins, leader sheets, and readings for all worship services
-compose weekly and monthly online and print newsletters
-update & print calendars
-update & print agendas for staff and Council meetings
-prepare & mail postcards, cards, mailings to members
-maintain worship assistants and volunteer schedules
-schedule use of facility
-attend weekly staff meetings
-administrative assistant to pastor and staff, as needed
-maintain church records
-other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Demonstrated office experience
- Skilled in data entry and calendar management
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent phone etiquette and customer service abilities
- Quick learner with a keen eye for detail
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Webster City, IA 50595: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person