Church Secretary at a Church - You Centred Consulting

You Centred Consulting - Our client, a Church, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Church Secretary

Location: Ikosi - Ketu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent
Start Date: February 2022

Job Summary

• The church secretary offers clerical support to pastors and deacons in the church’s administrative offices.
• The job description of a church secretary requires strong attention to detail, the capability to communicate well with parishioners, and the ability to stay organized.

Position Description

• The church secretary handles a wide range of office tasks, from filing to answering phones to responding to emails, and acts as a liaison between the parishioners and the church’s administrative branch.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Answers phone calls in the church office.
• Completes clerical tasks as necessary, including typing, filing, and copying.
• Reads and responds to emails.
• Welcomes visitors, address questions and assists them with any problems.
• Refers visitors and parishioners to pastors or other administrators when necessary.
• Assists in planning church events.
• Creates, updates, and helps distribute church event calendars.
• Distributes mail that is delivered to the parish office to the proper employees.
• Acts as liaison to other volunteer organizations and church-affiliated committees.
• Maintains all church records, such as information regarding baptisms and marriages.
• Schedules meetings for church office employees.
• Attends parish meetings, takes minutes, and distributes minutes to the proper channels.
• Assists in writing, editing, printing, and distributing the weekly church bulletin.
• Arranges details for weddings, funerals, baptisms, and any other events that require the use of the church itself.
• Assists in hiring and scheduling junior secretaries, church volunteers, or student workers in the parish.
• Maintains the in-office calendar and keeps staff up to date on upcoming meetings and events.
• Assists finance manager in preparing payroll information, distributing checks, and maintaining office financial records.
• Sends out church mailings.
• Orders office supplies when necessary.
• Keeps office clean and orderly.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of Ordinary National Diploma required.
• HND or Bachelor’s Degree will be an added advantage
• Basic office work experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates the ability to clearly and effectively communicate information to parishioners and visitors.
• Demonstrates patience and understanding when dealing with confused, grieving, or difficult visitors to the office.
• Is friendly and courteous, and works well with a wide range of different personalities.
• Possesses knowledge of publishing, word processing, and financial computer software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
• Exhibits strong organizational skills.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Is capable of efficiently multitasking on a regular basis.

Salary

• N30,000 - N40,000 (Negotiable and depending on qualification).

Application Closing Date
25th January, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] or [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Proximity to the job location is very important
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.