Church Secretary

Zion United Church of Christ (Peru, IL) is seeking a dependable, organized, and personable Part-Time Church Secretary to support our pastor, church council, and church organizations. This position is central to our weekly worship preparation, office communications, and church recordkeeping, and requires excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to confidentiality.

Position Details

• Position: Church Secretary (Part-Time)
• Hours: 12 hours per week
• Pay: $17.50 per hour
• Work Location: On-site (church office)
• Start Date: As soon as possible / when filled

General Purpose

Provide administrative support to the pastor, church council, and organizations by conducting and organizing administrative duties and activities, including receiving and handling information.

Key Responsibilities

Office Management

• Maintain and organize the church office area; routine filing and records management.
• Order office and church supplies as needed (including bulletin supplies, offering envelopes, communion/seasonal materials, etc., when notified).
• Maintain petty cash and church credit card records with accurate receipts.

Worship Support

• Type, print, fold weekly bulletins and bulletins for special services, weddings, and funerals.
• Notify organist and audiovisual support about the program/music; notify weekly worship participants (lector/volunteers).
• Send bulletins to shut-ins.

Communications

• Answer incoming calls and respond to appropriate emails/phone messages; forward items as needed.
• Pick up and distribute mail and correspondence.
• Edit and send the monthly newsletter (PDF by email; mail a small number of copies).

Calendar, Records, and Council Support

• Maintain and organize the church calendar and schedule events.
• Keep accurate membership records (baptisms, weddings, deaths, new members, addresses, phone numbers, emails).
• Type, file, and distribute church council minutes; print/email/file treasurer reports and file income sheets for council meetings.
• Prepare wedding, baptismal, and new member certificates; track memorials, luminaries, and flowers donated.

Qualifications

• Typing with adequate speed and accuracy; transcribing ability.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with office equipment (copier, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills; ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently.
• Good command of English composition and punctuation; ability to proofread.
• Professional, composed, flexible, and consistently attentive to confidentiality.

How to Apply

Please submit your completed application (and resume, if available) by mail or email :

Mail:
Zion United Church of Christ
1521 6th St.
Peru, IL 61354

Email: [email protected]

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 12 per week

Work Location: In person