Overview:
Zion Lutheran Church in Bay City is committed to sharing Jesus' love and care for all.
The Church Secretary provides administrative and clerical support to the pastor, parish administrator, staff, and congregation. This role serves as the primary point of contact for the church office, ensuring daily operations run smoothly and members and visitors are welcomed and served.
Responsibilities:
- Office Administration: Manage incoming calls, emails, and physical mail. Maintain organized filing systems for church records and membership databases. Document and follow through on member and visitor inquiries and needs.
- Communications: Assist in creating and distributing the weekly worship bulletin, social media updates, contacting visitors and members
- Scheduling: Maintain the master church calendar, coordinate room rentals or event bookings, and schedule appointments for the pastoral staff.
- Financial Support: Assist with basic bookkeeping, record weekly gifts, and process invoices for approval.
- Hospitality: Greet visitors, answer general inquiries about church services, and coordinate with volunteers (ushers, greeters, etc.). Share the love of Jesus in all meeting showing kindness to all.
- Supplies: Monitor and order office and church supplies
Skills and Qualifications:
- Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) or Google Workspace. Experience with church management software is a plus.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft professional yet warm correspondence.
- Discretion: A high level of integrity and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive pastoral matters.
- Organization: Ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines in a quiet but sometimes busy environment.
- Alignment: A respectful understanding of the church’s mission, values, and denominational traditions.
Work Environment:
- Christ centered office environment
- Assistant secretary reports directly to Parish Administrator and Pastor.
Pay: $16.75 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable sharing your Christian faith with others?
- Are you comfortable praying with families and sharing words of Christian encouragement?
Work Location: In person
