Church Office & Communications Coordinator

St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Predictable weekday hours

Job summary

St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin seeks an Office Coordinator to support core church operations with a welcoming, hospitable presence. You will assist with mail, publications, bulletins, and receptionist duties while collaborating with staff and volunteers.

The role emphasizes clear writing, good organization, and confidential handling of records. Part-time hours, weekday schedule, and a friendly, mission-driven team environment are offered with competitive hourly

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 2+ years of administrative or general office experience preferred.
• Warm, cooperative, and welcoming interpersonal demeanor.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Word) and ease learning new database/parish software.
• Strong organizational habits, proactive follow-through, and attentiveness to detail.

Responsibilities

• Hospitality & Office Welcome: Greet members, guests, and visitors with warmth and care; answer and route incoming calls; respond to general inquiries; and represent St. Matthew's positively.
• Publications & Communications: Draft, edit, and format publication materials, weekly worship bulletins, slide decks, flyers, and letters; review event announcements; and coordinate mass mailings and regular digital updates.
• Office Coordination & Clerical Care: Process incoming/outgoing mail, order and organize office supplies, manage records and databases, monitor office equipment, and handle occasional local errands.
• Team Collaboration: Serve as cross-coverage for the other Office Coordinator, assist with special administrative projects as needed, and uphold strict member and institutional confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Writing & editing

Organizational skills

Administrative support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin seeks an Office Coordinator to support core church operations with a welcoming, hospitable presence. You will assist with mail, publications, bulletins, and receptionist duties while collaborating with staff and volunteers.

The role emphasizes clear writing, good organization, and confidential handling of records. Part-time hours, weekday schedule, and a friendly, mission-driven team environment are offered with competitive hourly