This position requires a combination of office management skills, computer skills and interpersonal skills.
Second Presbyterian will be hiring a new Church Secretary as our current secretary, Pat McKeehan, is retiring. This is a full time (37.5 hours/week) salaried position with health care benefits. Salary range is $12-13 per hour, depending on experience and skills. The person in this position must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with our church team, members and office visitors.
We will begin to accept resumes and letters of interest in September, with interviews in early October. The new secretary will begin during the month of November, to provide time to work side by side with Pat prior to her retirement.
We would enjoy talking to you about our secretary position. Contact Pat Butler, chair of the Secretary Search committee with any questions you might have. You can call Pat at 717 512-2252 or email her at employment@GrowWithSecond.org. You can send your resume by email (click here) or by postal mail to Pat Butler, Second Presbyterian Church, 528 Garland Ave, Carlisle, PA 17013.
The position of church secretary requires a combination of office management skills, computer skills and interpersonal skills. We are seeking just the right person for this position with a combination of all these skills.
• Our church secretary is the first person to greet people when they call or come to the office during the week. A friendly and engaging personality and good verbal communication are necessary.
• Our church is a place where the complexities of daily life are shared. A strong understanding of confidentiality in necessary.
• Our church office is a busy and active office, under the management of the church secretary. Organization and flexibility are necessary.
• The church secretary is responsible for the publication of weekly bulletins, maintenance of church records, and secretarial support for our pastors. Excellent word processing and writing skills are necessary.
• The Church Secretary is responsible for communicating with pastors and members regarding congregational care concerns. Care and compassion for others is necessary.
• Much of the administrative work of the church is done in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint). We use Servant Keeper, a database to maintain information about members and friends of Second Pres. Our website is maintained through a web based template from Elexio. Proficiency with Office Suite and a strong interest to learn and expand our office use of the computer is necessary.
• Our church has a dynamic and interactive team, including the pastors, music, Christian Education and Youth directors and Property Manager. Being a dynamic member of the office staff is necessary.
• The Church Secretary is responsible for all the office activities, including supervision of the part time secretary and office budget. Close attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks is essential.