Gloria Dei Lutheran Church is seeking a warm, organized, and welcoming individual to serve as our Receptionist. This is a part-time, in-person position, Monday through Friday. We are looking for someone with a heart for hospitality and service, a proactive attitude, and a commitment to supporting the mission and community of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.

Primary Responsibilities

• Hospitality and Visitor Services

  • Greet and welcome visitors, members, and guests with hospitality and care.

  • Serve as the first point of contact for community members and building users seeking information or assistance.

  • Prepare and send welcome emails to first-time visitors.

  • Assist with the administration of the New Member Class.

  • Prepare membership transfers and letters of membership.

• Phones, Mail, and Communications

  • Answer and direct incoming phone calls to the appropriate staff members.

  • Manage the church email inbox and postal mail, routing both to appropriate staff.

  • Receive and distribute deliveries.

  • Sort and route weekly Connections Sheets.

• Administrative Support

  • Provide general administrative support to church staff and pastor.

  • Maintain the church calendar in Google Calendar, in consultation with the Director of Operations.

  • Maintain electronic filing systems for church documents and records.

  • Order and maintain office supplies inventory, in consultation with the Director of Operations.

  • Coordinate with the Finance Coordinator the delivery of checks requested for pick up.

  • Attend weekly staff meeting.

• Membership and Records

  • Assist in updating congregational member contact information, baptisms, and Confirmations in the membership database, in consultation with the Director of Operations.

  • Prepare baptism and Confirmation certificates.

  • Contact individuals in the congregation who are approaching milestone birthdays.

  • Print and organize name tags.

• Building and Facilities

  • Monitor the building and doors during office hours and alert appropriate staff to any facility concerns.

  • Maintain the church's physical bulletin boards and narthex display areas.

• Pastoral Support

  • Assist with funeral and memorial service logistics and coordination with families.

• General

  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission and values of our church.

• Proven administrative or customer service experience. Experience in a church or non-profit environment preferred but not required.

• Warm, welcoming demeanor with strong interpersonal skills.

• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in office software including Google Workspace apps such as Docs, Sheets, and Calendar.

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $17.00 per hour

• Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday

• Work Environment: In-person position at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Iowa City

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief letter of interest to: pastorjames@gatheredbygrace.org

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church is an ELCA congregation and an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.