Church Secretary

Portage Lake United Church is seeking a friendly, organized Church Secretary to support the daily operations of our community-focused congregation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping people, managing details, and keeping an office running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Overall Mission by assisting the Pastor and Consistory with various administrative tasks.
• Congregational Communication: Be a positive, helpful presence managing office operations: reception, phone, mail, email, filing.; Facilitate “Helping Hands” ministry. Prepare weekly emails, newsletters, and updates for church website, etc.
• Worship Service Support: Prepare, edit, and print weekly bulletins; record attendance; coordinate worship volunteers.
• Church Recordkeeping: Prepare agendas, minutes, reports, and official recordkeeping; with the financial secretary, maintain financial giving records.
• Facilitate Building Use: Manage church calendar and building use; ensure facility security; order office, building and worship supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Willingness to authentically support the mission and ministry of the congregation.
• High school diploma required.
• Prior office/secretarial experience preferred. Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive) and general office equipment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and manage multiple priorities

Additional Information

• Reports to the Pastor and Consistory
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Position open until filled. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Submit a cover letter and resume and references to office@pluc.org.
Priority consideration of applications received by by April 24, 2026.
Applicants must be willing to submit to a fingerprint background check.

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17