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M&T Bank

Senior Administrative Assistant

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$23.84 - $39.74/hr

Provides high level, more complex secretarial/administrative support to senior management employees or groups in the Bank Primary Responsibilities: * Serve as a liaison between manager and bank ...

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How much do church secretary jobs pay per month?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average monthly pay for church secretary in Delaware is $3,567.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $3,166.67 and $3,833.33 per month, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a church secretary do?

A church secretary oversees the operation of the church office and assists the pastors and staff with a variety of administrative duties. As a church secretary, your responsibilities include answering phone calls, managing schedules, filing, and generating programs for services. You also record personal data regarding new members of the congregation, visitors, and a variety of other issues affecting the church. Some of this data may involve church finances, so basic bookkeeping is a good skill for most church secretary positions. Your job is to ensure that the church it is running efficiently, accurately, and with discretion for people’s personal information.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a church secretary?

To thrive as a Church Secretary, you need strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and proficiency in office administration, usually supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with office software such as Microsoft Office Suite, church management systems, and basic bookkeeping is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, discretion, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups are essential soft skills. These competencies ensure efficient church operations, accurate record-keeping, and positive interactions within the congregation and community.

What are some common challenges faced by a church secretary and how can they be managed?

A Church Secretary often juggles multiple responsibilities, from managing schedules and preparing bulletins to handling confidential member information and coordinating communication between staff, clergy, and congregants. One common challenge is balancing administrative duties with unexpected tasks or urgent needs that arise. Staying organized, setting clear priorities, and maintaining open lines of communication with church leadership can help manage these challenges effectively. Familiarity with office software and church management systems is also beneficial for streamlining daily tasks and ensuring smooth operations.
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Infographic showing various Church Secretary job openings in Delaware as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 64% Full Time, 32% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,815 per year, or $20.6 per hour.

Secretary (Office Automation)

Georgetown, DE • On-site

Internal Revenue Service
Public Administration • 10K+ employees

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Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

  1. Serves as the liaison between the manager and subordinate staff members and other key officials. Assures understanding and clarification of the manager's views on all problems and issues. Serves as office manager for the office and ensures that the practices and procedures used by secretaries in subordinate offices are consistent with those of the manager's office.
  2. Recommends changes in administrative policies. Devises and installs office procedures and practices to be used by secretaries in subordinate offices. Ensures an orderly and efficient flow of work and resolves various problems and situations that affect the flow of work.
  3. Exercises exclusive control over the manager's calendar, with authority for commitments of time. Screens all calls and visitors, answering most questions and completing most business in an authoritative and accurate manner based on knowledge of the manager's views and an awareness of all matters in which he/she is currently involved.
  4. Analyzes incoming directives, manual issuances, policy changes, regulatory and procedural changes, etc., for significant potential effect on the manager's objectives as well as for general interests and informal objectives of the manager. Alerts the manager of areas of potential impact and arranges for any necessary follow-up technical review by appropriate segments of the organization.
  5. Identifies trends that may have a significant effect on, for example, operations, administrative practices, communications, etc. Suggests possible courses of action to take when trends indicate actual or potential problem areas. Recommends functional component or individual best suited to provide follow-up action.

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD92863 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

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