FINANCIAL SECRETARY

(Part-time, hourly position, 10-15 hours/week) 

General Requirements Grand Lake Staff:

  • Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a call to serve Him in the area of their position, and be able to clearly articulate both. 
  • Personally aligns with and will support the key DNA of Grand Lake Church including mission, vision, strategy, core values and beliefs (see attached). 
  • Commitment to a lifestyle of personal spiritual growth. 
  • Approaches this position as a ministry, not just a job. 
  • Operates with a ministry philosophy where staff not only fulfill specific ministry functions, but also develop, equip and mobilize others. 
  • Participates fully in the essential life of the church through regular worship attendance, committed prayer, spiritual formation, servant ministry, generous giving and outreach.

Purpose:

To empower the mission and vision of Grand Lake Church by caring for the weekly financial and database needs of the church office. 

Reports to:

Office Manager

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Cares for all weekly needs in the area of finance in coordination with the Office Manager and Treasurer. This includes but may not be limited to: maintaining all contribution records, organizing all bills/accounts to be paid, caring for any pledge campaigns, and preparing giving statements mailed to church members. 
  • Maintains the church membership database by updating records as needed, adding/deleting records, etc. 
  • Handle the printing, preparing, folding and mailing of any church mailings. 
  • Helps in the weekly folding and preparation of the bulletin. 
  • Orders necessary office supplies. 
  • Assists the Office Manager in other tasks as needed.

Specific Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Excellent organizational skills 
  • Comfortable in the area of finance and working with numbers 
  • Good computer skills and ability to learn new technology as needed 
  • Very dependable and good work ethic 
  • Understands and practices confidentiality with people’s giving records 
  • Works well with others in a team-based environment 
  • Flexibility and ability to quickly adapt to changing ministry circumstances 
  • Extremely reliable, able to meet deadlines, and able to adapt schedule as needed during daytime hours
Send a Letter of Interest to the Church office by September 20, 2023.