Overview
Join our vibrant community as a Church Secretary, where your organizational skills and warm customer service will help keep our church operations running smoothly. This vital role ensures efficient office management, effective communication, and a welcoming environment for congregation members, visitors, and staff alike. If you thrive in a busy, faith-centered setting and possess strong administrative abilities, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to serve with purpose and dedication.
Responsibilities
- Manage front desk operations, greeting visitors and congregation members with professionalism and kindness
- Answer multi-line phone systems promptly, directing calls accurately and courteously
- Handle all clerical tasks including data entry, filing, proofreading, and maintaining confidential records
- Oversee calendar management for church events, meetings, and appointments to ensure smooth scheduling
- Utilize office management software such as QuickBooks and Microsoft Office to track donations, expenses, and administrative data
- Support bookkeeping activities by maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with basic accounting tasks
- Coordinate communication with clients and community members through email correspondence and phone support
- Maintain an organized office environment through effective filing systems and timely document management
- Assist with personal support tasks for church leadership as needed, including scheduling and correspondence
Qualifications
- Proven experience in office management or administrative roles within a church or similar organization
- Strong computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and QuickBooks
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional customer service skills combined with professional phone etiquette
- Bilingual abilities are highly desirable to serve diverse community needs effectively
- Experience handling confidential information with integrity and discretion
- Demonstrated clerical experience including data entry, proofreading, filing, and calendar management
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate clearly with staff, congregation members, and external partners
- Personal assistant or office support experience is a plus to facilitate seamless daily operations
This role is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals passionate about serving their community through dedicated administrative support. We value energetic team players who bring positivity, organization, and professionalism to our church family.
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.36 per week
Work Location: In person
