• Answers and screens all incoming calls, routing them to the appropriate departments when available and taking messages as needed.
• Responds to all mail correspondences, including letters to ailing parishioners, those who have gone through times of grief, or are otherwise facing difficult times.
• Maintains an orderly and clean office and filing system.
• Manages the church’s schedule, accounting for all religious holidays, pastor’s duties, appointments with the ministry leaders, and events in the church facilities.
• Publishes the church bulletin with notices for anniversaries, baptisms, weddings, and other major events.
• Maintains the church website and updates with the church’s weekly sermons, bulletins, and events.
• Answers information requests and fills out the necessary paperwork.
• Enters new visitor information into a database of parishioners, marks attendance, and sends notices and acknowledgements on important dates.
• Enters in totals for weekly tithes and donations, manages deposits into the church’s accounts, and works with the Church treasurer to report taxes.
• Oversees church staff files and maintains confidentiality on all information contained therein.
• Manages office supplies, keeps track of inventory, and buys more as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to work in an environment of change and stick to weekly deadlines.
• Must be a self-starter with a proactive approach to administration and a keen eye for detail.
• Must be committed to the church’s vision, mission, and core values.
• Must be courteous and tactful with church families, especially in times of grief and crises in their lives.
• Must exercise exceptional judgment in dealing with sensitive and personal issues.
• Must be able to handle light bookkeeping.
• Must be able to prioritize concerns without much guidance and take charge counseling church members when members of the pastoral staff are unavailable.
• Must be comfortable working with technology, able to maintain the website and work with general data processing duties.
• Must be an able and willing member of the church team.
• Must be comfortable with a wide range of individuals, able to work and comfort those from all walks of life.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree recommended.
• At least one year clerical or administrative/computer experience.
• Candidate should be local to the Raleigh, NC area and able to meet attendance requirements [Meetings, Worship Services, Training]
• Candidate will have previously experienced a personal salvation experience according to the Doctrinal Beliefs of Equipped For Destiny Church [Our Beliefs]