Position Description: Secretary (filled as of January '25)
Purpose: To provide administrative support to the pastor, staff and church leadership for the worship and work of Central Presbyterian Church.
Accountability: Accountable to the pastor (as head of staff)
Responsibilities:
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Answer phones (and voicemails) and receive visitors.
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Open, sort, and distribute mail (and email).
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Maintain church/pastoral calendars, preparing packets for meetings as assigned.
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Manage building-use communications/schedules, programming thermostats for events, etc.
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Requisition/order office and other church supplies, as needed.
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Management of membership database, in cooperation with the Clerk of Session.
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Finalize, proof and print bulletins, stuff inserts when needed, for worship services.
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Preparation of congregational communications, such as pastoral letters and newsletters.
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Compile articles, pictures and announcements for the weekly constant contact email.
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Post announcements, events, and reflections, etc. on website and social media regularly.
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Maintain positive, professional communication with others on behalf of the church.
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Other duties as assigned (smile).
Competencies:
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Realm Church Software (unlimited call-in customer service)
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Advanced-level abilities with Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel)
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Experience with Constant Contact; Dropbox; Drive; Canva, social media, etc.
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Trustworthy and able to appropriately handle confidential information
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Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple staff/volunteers
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Ability to prioritize tasks and meet rigid deadlines
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Flexible, friendly interpersonal skills
If you are interested please email your resume and references to office@cpcwaco.org with the subject title "Application for Administrative Assistant Position". We look forward to hearing from you.