Office Secretary

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Office Secretary to join our team. The Office Secretary will be responsible for performing a variety of administrative tasks to support the smooth operation of the Church office. This position requires excellent communication skills, computer literacy, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

**Duties**:

- Learning to maintain church data via church management software
- Answer phone calls and direct them to the appropriate entities
- Maintain and organize physical and electronic files
- Create bulletins, newsletters, and social media posts via Publisher, Word, and Canva etc.
- Schedule and maintain Church calendar
- Assist with basic bookkeeping tasks, such as invoicing and data entry in conjunction with 3rd party accounting company
- Coordinate office supplies and equipment maintenance

Qualifications:

- A Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in secreterial areas is required; additional office certifications are a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and constructively with persons from all racial, diverse cultures, family systems, and social backgrounds (including LGBTQ+ individuals).
- Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with phone systems and office equipment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed
- Passage of complete background clearance

Preferred Skills:

- Experience working in a secretarial setting, church or otherwise
- Ability to type accurately at a moderate speed
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Applications, and social media sites

We offer competitive pay based on experience.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Kankakee, IL 60901 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Kankakee, IL 60901: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person