What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Faith Lutheran Church?
Part-Time Office Administrative Assistant
Faith Lutheran Church, Cleveland GA
Reports to: Pastor
Status: Part-time, 8-10 hours per week, In-person
Schedule: 1-2 mornings per week, flexible - plus Sunday morning as needed
Purpose
To support the Pastor and daily operations of a very small ELCA congregation through office administration, communication, and worship preparation.
Essential Duties
1. Office & Communication
Serve as first point of contact for the church office by phone, email, and in person
Monitor church email and voicemail; return and make calls promptly on behalf of the Pastor and church
Maintain church calendar, appointments, and office files with strict confidentiality
Prepare and print weekly bulletins, announcements, and support administratively monthly newsletter editor as needed
Administrative support for council and congregational meetings
Maintains appropriate office supplies
2. Worship Support - Technical
Accurately import scripture readings, hymn/song lyrics, liturgy, and sermon points using Sundays & Seasons or designated program.
Coordinate weekly with Pastor on order of worship
Ensure slides are ready and system is operational for Sunday worship
Ensures call-in system is online and operational for Sunday worship
Create weekly sermon slides using SongShow Plus or designated program
3. Congregational Records
Maintain church directory - keep names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, and emergency contacts’ current
Manage directory updates for new members, visitors, and changes
Maintain membership and attendance records
4. Offering Support
Tabulate tithes and electronic deposits weekly and communicate information to the Financial Secretary using approved software (PowerChurch or as designated)
Maintain strict confidentiality of all giving records
Required Qualifications
Strong email and computer skills
Comfortable making and returning phone calls professionally
Highly organized, dependable, and able to work independently in a 8-10 hour per week role
Committed to maintaining absolute confidentiality for pastoral, directory, and financial information
Supportive of the mission and values of the ELCA
To Apply: Please send resume and three references to,
By Mail to,
Rev. Alfredo M Oviedo
Faith Lutheran Church
P. O. Box 3381
Cleveland, GA 30528
By Email,
faithlutheran@windstream.net
Pay: $7.25 - $14.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $7 - $15