First UMC Bowie: Church Secretary

Date Posted: 2/24/2022

Job Description

Under the supervision of the senior pastor:

Maintain church calendar; scheduling and facilitating reservations for community events
Maintain church membership records
Maintain Ministry Safe records
Maintain CCLI licenses
Maintain church keys and entry codes
Filing of church committee reports
Retrieve mail from the post office box and mail church mail
Receive visitors to the church office and assist as needed
Answer the phone and handle routine inquiries; take and relay messages to the pastor
Balance the checking books
Keep accurate financial records, including posting financial records in the computer
Pay the bills weekly and post to accounts under the supervision of the Treasurer
Prepare bulletins for worship services
Prepare video slides for worship services
Function as recording secretary at church council meetings, and other meetings as necessary
Bookkeeping under the supervision of the Treasurer and Finance Committee Chairperson
Help to prepare year end reports for charge conference and check out
Prepare W-2's and 1099 reports for all employees and file as necessary
Send out quarterly contribution statements to members
Prepare financial reports for the Treasurer and Church Council meetings
Prepare and distribute monthly church newsletter
Help create advertisements for the newspaper as needed

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and be able to be bonded.

Physical demands: This is a largely sedentary job, however, it does require some filing.

Position type and expected hours of work: This is a part-time position, 20 hours a week (9am to 1pm, Monday through Friday).

Experience preferred.

Email cover letter and resume to Pastor Steven Martinez at
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 940-206-1511