Church Secretary

Position: General Secretary / Administrative Assistant (Part Time)

Hours: 9 a.m. – 12 noon, Monday-Friday (15 hours a week)

Pay Rate: $15/hour

General Overview:

· Must be a Christian and represent both Oak Hills UMC and Jesus in word and deed.

· Must demonstrate a real love and concern for all people.

· Must show a willing attitude of Christian service to their position and its responsibility.

· Must be pleasant, discreet, tactful, and able of honoring confidential communication.

· Must have a general knowledge of office equipment and supplies.

· Must possess good telephone and communication skills.

· Must be able to deal with various types of personalities, both on the phone and in person, in a professional manner.

· Perform general office work, under the supervision of the Pastor and in cooperation with other church staff and volunteer servants.

Responsibilities:

· Answer the phone, take messages, and respond to emails as directed.

· Perform general office work, including keyboarding, filing, and copying.

· Welcome visitors, address questions, assist people as needed.

· Maintain supplies and files. Photocopy documents and assemble as needed.

· Retrieve church mail and distribute to the proper person’s box.

· Edit and prepare bulletins, newsletters, letters, mailings, email blasts, and other documents as requested.

· Prepare and maintain church mailing lists, email lists, and church roster.

· Keep records and compile reports. Accuracy and attention to detail is a must.

· Assist the pastor in preparation of annual reports.

· Maintain the church calendar. Schedule events. Follow church building use policy.

· Order office supplies as needed within the constraints of the annual budget.

· Keep staff informed of member’s needs, such as deaths, illnesses, and other crises.

· All other duties as assigned by the Pastor.

Qualifications/Experience

· At least a high school diploma, some college preferred.

· Some secretarial or office work experience preferred.

· Strong computer and keyboarding skills. Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, email blasts, social media, and Adobe Acrobat is a must.

· Excellent command of the English language, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

· Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Experience:

• secretarial: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15