Church Clerk Resume
A church clerk is responsible for handling administrative duties and maintaining financial statements of the church. They enter and maintain record of kind of charitable activities taken by the church. They book wedding dates for couples, look after arrangements, and prepare marriage certificate to be issued by the church. They also inform about the social celebrations the church is holding and other religious programs.
To work as a church clerk, you have to be a member of the church first. In addition, your contribution in church functions must also be distinct and frequent. While applying, you have to add attention to detail, time management, computer, and communication, and coordination skills on a resume.
Church Clerk Resume Example
Phillip J. Quillen
4189 Blue Spruce Lane
Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone: 410-342-4178
Email: pjquillen@anymail.com
Career Objective:
To obtain a position as a church clerk at “St. Xavier's Catholic Church” and handle the administrative duties and preparation of financial statements, and charitable work held by the church.
Summary of Skills:
- Long-time member of the church with lots of volunteer activities under my belt
- Familiar with all the members of the church and bookkeeping functions
- Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
- Ability to maintain records of donation in cash and kinds and prepare financial statement
- Adept in organizing and informing congregation about religious functions undertaken by the church
- Excellent written and verbal communication and documentation skills
Work Experience:
Church Clerk
City Church, Baltimore, MD
September 2013 - Present
- Handling phone calls, emails, and booking dates for wedding and baptism
- Making arrangements for funeral, communions, and bar mitzvahs
- Drafting, printing, and distributing church newsletters to members
- Updating members about forthcoming events through emails and notices on boards
- Making announcements at the gatherings for mass and appointing volunteers for specific tasks
- Supervising maintenance activities of church and preparing checks of contractors
Church Clerk
St. Jude Catholic Church, Baltimore, MD
March 2012 - August 2013
- Attended meeting and documented the proceedings and business transactions of the church
- Distributed minutes of the meetings to members and collected their feedback
- Planned and organized community outreach programs for underprivileged children
- Collected donations from members for purchase of medicines and distributed them to sick and poor
- Took and distributed messages for staff and the pastor
- Collected, sorted, and distributed mail and responded to emails
- Handled petty cash and maintained vouchers, receipts, and balance
Education:
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High School Diploma
St. Joseph High School, Baltimore, MD
2009
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Diploma in Accounting
ABC Technical Institute, Baltimore, MD
2011
Reference:
On request.