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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average monthly pay for church secretary in Baton Rouge, LA is $3,423.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $3,041.67 and $3,683.33 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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Executive Secretary

Baton Rouge, LA • On-site

East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Education • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about East Baton Rouge Parish School Systemexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
CLERICAL/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/Executive School Secretary
Date Posted:
8/24/2026
Location:
Cedarcrest Southmoor
Job Title: Executive Secretary
Reports To: Immediate Supervisor
Prepared By: The Division of Human Resources
Board Approved Date:
Pay Grade Range: SU106
Summary: The Executive Secretary performs complex and important clerical operations requiring the exercise of judgment based upon knowledge gained through experience or education. Makes decisions in accordance with established policies. Responsible for finality of action, but more difficult and important work performed under close supervision. Supervision may be exercised over the employees assisting with routine details.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Receives visitors and directs the flow of traffic to persons involved.
  • Answers telephone and route calls.
  • Prepares payroll reports.
  • Handles daily correspondences for administrators that include typing and taking dictation.

Other Duties:
Other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the position.
Essential Functions/Qualifications/Requirements:
Thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures and equipment; thorough knowledge of school system routine and procedures; general knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates; ability to work under pressure; ability to organize and perform work independently; ability to type, take and transcribe dictation accurately at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to prepare and maintain computerized records and systems; ability to meet the public effectively; ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's or Associate degree preferred. Three (3) years of clerical experience is preferred.
Work Environment Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Professional Conduct:
The Employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to, neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to East Baton Rouge Parish School System policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
Technological Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications.
Note: New employees coming to EBRPSS/current employees new to a position, must use the Verifent website to verify qualifying years of experience (outside of EBRPSS) aligned to the job description. All new employees to the district/current employees new to a position will receive 0 years of experience aligned to the job description until the verification of previous experience aligned to the job description is received.
Verifient Link
Experience verifications must be received in the Office of Human Resources within the first 6 months of employment in order to be eligible for a retroactive payment.

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