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1610 Powers Run Road · Pittsburgh, Pa 15238 · 412-963-9494
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GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

JOB DESCRIPTION

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TITLE:

Administrative Secretary

REPORTS TO:

Pastor, President of Council and the Personnel Committee

STATUS:

Part-time, hourly position with a minimum of 20 hours per week (10am-2pm)

SALARY:

Competitive and commensurate with experience

SUMMARY:

Provide secretarial support to Pastor, Council, Preschool and congregation as needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide administrative support to the Pastor, Council and congregation of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church to ensure smooth operations of the church office.
  • Screen, direct and respond to incoming telephone calls and inquiries in a polite and professional manner, ensuring timely and accurate information is relayed and caller's needs are met.
  • Act as the central communication hub for all congregational information coming in and going out, including outreach to local newspapers as directed.
  • Prepare a wide variety of materials such as the weekly and special bulletins, the newsletter, financial reports, church certificates and record of membership according to established procedures.
  • Coordinate the scheduling of greeters, ushers, tellers and nursery assistants on a regular basis and send weekly email reminders to all worship volunteers.
  • Maintain memorial gift register and mail acknowledgments.
  • Create and maintain a church membership database and create and develop reports as requested.
  • Order Altar flowers and other flowers for special occasions and track giving members.
  • Set up and maintain file documents.
  • Prepare preliminary office budget and maintain record of Petty Cash funds.
  • Record weekly offering, update giving records monthly and prepare and send pledge cards.
  • Assist the Preschool Director with billing and correspondence as needed.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • At least three years of progressively responsible secretarial experience
  • Exceptional Customer Service skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Above average organizational skills
  • Above average computer skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Initiative and the ability to work independently
  • Ability to solve problems
  • Highest degree of integrity and confidentiality