Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton is seeking a skilled, organized, and people-centered Office Administrator to serve as the operational and relational hub of our congregation.
This is a role for someone who finds meaning in the behind-the-scenes work that makes community life possible — someone who can warmly welcome a stranger seeking assistance, keep a complex calendar humming, produce a polished bulletin, and track the finances, all while maintaining the discretion and calm that a church office demands.
What you’ll do: You’ll serve as the first point of contact for members, visitors, and community members who come to us for help. You’ll manage our publications (bulletins, newsletter, Facebook, website), coordinate building use, support our financial operations in partnership with a contracted bookkeeper, and provide administrative support to the pastor, staff, and council. You’ll also help maintain membership records and liturgical documents, and coordinate office volunteers.
What we’re looking for: Strong communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, QuickBooks, and Canva (or a willingness to learn), an ability to manage competing priorities independently, and a commitment to confidentiality. Experience in a faith-based setting is a plus, but not required. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone whose values align with serving a community that takes both hospitality and administration seriously.
Who we are: Zion Lutheran Church is an ELCA congregation committed to worship, service, and welcome. We are a community that cares deeply about the people who walk through our doors — whether they’ve been members for decades or are visiting for the first time.
Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to Pastor Jason Poole-Xiong at jason@zionappleton.org. The full job description may be found online at www.zionappleton.org/job-postings.