Church Secretary

Overview Join our engaging community as the Church Secretary, where your organizational skills and warm personality will be the heartbeat of our administrative operations. In this vital role, you will serve with your efficient, engaging, and artistic communication, accurate record-keeping, and seamless office management. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help foster a welcoming environment for congregation members, visitors, staff, and volunteers alike. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our spiritual community while honing your administrative expertise. Responsibilities Manage the church office and telephone with professionalism, greeting visitors and congregation members warmly while taking detailed messages and providing exceptional customer support. Operate multi-line phone systems with courteous phone etiquette, directing calls efficiently and taking detailed messages when needed. Maintain accurate records and handle church expense payments QuickBooks, including donations, contributions, and expense tracking. Handle data entry tasks with precision, including updating church databases, member records, and event schedules. Organize and file documents systematically—both digitally and physically—to ensure easy retrieval and compliance. Assist with calendar management for church events, meetings, and appointments using Microsoft Office tools and other scheduling software. Support office management duties such as proofreading communications, managing correspondence, and coordinating supplies to keep the office running smoothly. Perform clerical tasks including typing reports, preparing bulletins or newsletters, and proofreading all church communications for clarity and accuracy. Required skills in Publisher, Powerpoint, Word, Excel. Experience Proven office experience in a clerical or administrative role within a diverse task environment is preferred. Demonstrated proficiency with computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar), and data entry tools. Working knowledge/use of QuickBooks bookkeeping software is required. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask efficiently in a church setting. Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written—and a professional phone manner. Previous experience in customer service or personal assistant roles is advantageous. Ability to manage time effectively while prioritizing multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment. Your dedication will help nurture our community's growth and ensure our operations run smoothly!

Pay:

From $21.85 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 - 18.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Northfield, OH 44067