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Grace Lutheran Church, a congregation of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in Summerville, South Carolina, is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented part-time Church Secretary. The Church Secretary provides administrative and communications support to the pastor, church staff, officers, ministry leaders, volunteers, members, and visitors. This position plays an important role in the orderly day-to-day operation of the church office and in preparing materials that support the congregation's worship, education, fellowship, and service. Because this position works closely with the pastor and congregation and regularly represents Grace Lutheran Church to members and the public, the successful candidate should be comfortable working in a traditional Christian church environment and able to respectfully support the mission, doctrine, and ministry of Grace Lutheran Church as a congregation of the LCMS. Primary Responsibilities Prepare and produce weekly worship bulletins, PowerPoint presentations, newsletters, announcements, and other church publications. Proofread church communications and publications for accuracy, grammar, spelling, formatting, and consistency. Maintain attendance records and other information within the church's management software. Maintain the church calendar, room reservations, facility-use schedules, and ministry activity information. Assist with coordination of volunteers and communication with ministry leaders. Answer incoming telephone calls and greet members, visitors, vendors, and others who contact or visit the church office. Monitor and appropriately respond to church email and social-media messages. Receive, sort, and distribute mail and deliveries. Assist with routine purchasing, receiving, and office-supply needs. Maintain organized electronic and paper records. Provide general administrative support to the pastor and other church staff. Handle confidential or sensitive information with appropriate discretion. Perform other reasonable administrative duties related to the operation of the church office. Qualifications Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent spelling, grammar, proofreading, and attention to detail. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to manage recurring weekly deadlines and multiple priorities. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and similar office applications. Ability and willingness to learn church-management and other administrative software. Professional, courteous, and dependable when interacting with members, visitors, staff, and volunteers. Good judgment and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work independently while also collaborating with the pastor, staff, and lay leadership. Dependable attendance and punctuality. Previous administrative, church-office, nonprofit, or similar experience is preferred but not required for an otherwise qualified candidate.

Pay:

$20.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 per week Application Question(s): This position works within the daily ministry of Grace Lutheran Church, a congregation of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. Are you comfortable working in a traditional Christian church environment and respectfully supporting the mission, doctrine, and ministry of the congregation? Are you available to work on-site Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.? This position requires preparing and proofreading worship bulletins, newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, and other written materials. Are you comfortable completing a brief writing and proofreading exercise if selected to continue in the hiring process? This position may involve access to confidential member, pastoral, financial, and administrative information. Are you willing and able to maintain strict confidentiality regarding information encountered through your work? Please explain why you are interested in the Church Secretary position at Grace Lutheran Church and describe the qualities, experience, and approach you would bring to serving the pastor, staff, members, and visitors of the congregation. Please write your response as you would communicate in a professional church-office setting.

Experience:

administrative, office, church office, or similar: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person