PILGRIM
United Church of Christ
A Just Peace and Open & Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ
2592 West 14th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

www.pilgrimalive.org PILGRIM United Church of Christ....in Tremont

Applications must be in writing.

PLEASE FORWARD RESUME ATTENTION: "PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, WEEKEND CUSTODIAN"
1. Either EMAIL to Rachel Roberts, PILGRIM UCC Council rachelr@pilgrimalive.org
2. Or MAIL RESUME TO ADDRESS ABOVE
3. Or DROP OF RESUME AT PILGRIM CHURCH, THERE IS A MAIL SLOT FOR AFTER HOURS

Job Title: Church Secretary

Reports To: Pastor/Board of Trustees

Position Status: Part-time, 20 hours/week

Salary: $10.50 per hour

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

·         Provide clerical assistance to Senior Pastor, and staff as needed

·         Gather content, prepare, lay out and print weekly Sunday Bulletin for worship service

·         Maintain information related to membership, new member recruitment, and visitor communication

·         Maintain website, blog, Yahoo groups, and church calendar; including uploads of calendar changes, sermon notes, and other content as needed

·         Prepare and send weekly email to church members

·         Gather content, prepare, lay out and print (through electronic media) monthly newsletter

·         Notify Pastor and “Called to Care” Committee regarding members’ medical/disability issues; and births, weddings, and death announcements for members and their families

·         Work with Board of Diaconate to keep the permanent church register information current

·         Maintain worship attendance records in membership software

·         Record weekly income in church management software

·         Create advertisements and other publications (flyers, brochures, press releases) through electronic media

·         Prepare bulk mailings when necessary

·         Order office supplies

The qualified candidate will:

·        Have an associate’s degree or relevant work experience

·        Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, including Word and Excel, and learn and use email delivery software and church management software

·        Demonstrate ability to operate office equipment, such as computers, telephone systems, photocopiers, mailing devices, presentation equipment

·        Maintain confidentiality of all records of the church, staff and members

·        Demonstrate attention to detail, ability to work within deadlines, and provide good follow-through on assignments

·        Present a pleasant, welcoming personality, and have good communication skills

·        Maintain good interpersonal relationships with fellow staff and church members, and show a commitment to teamwork.

·        Provide positive support for the church and its’ ministries

·        Be dependable in attendance, timeliness, and work completed within a shift

Additional working conditions:

·         Weekend and evening work when needed

·         Lifting and carrying (25lb. maximum)

·         Repetitive hand motion