Clerical Leader - Modesto California Temple

Job Description

The Clerical Leader ensures that the temple ordinances are kept pure, recorded accurately and made available to worthy Church members in accordance with First Presidency standards. This role performs administrative tasks and temple‑related ordinance support and is responsible for overseeing and coordinating a team of administrative staff to ensure the proper operation of office functions, under the direction of the Temple Recorder.

This position contributes to an environment where patrons may have a positive and uplifting experience each time they come to the temple. This role involves optimizing workflows and ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all administrative processes.

This position works varying shifts Tuesday - Saturday.

• Provide a positive patron and worker experience through warm and welcoming interactions
• Regularly supervise and/or provide training to employees and volunteers
• Ensure understanding of and compliance to established policies and procedures
• Oversee the completion of scheduling appointments, recording ordinances, and other administrative tasks
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback
• Lead special projects as directed by the temple recorder
• Manage inventory and budget of needed supplies
• Manage any necessary legal and regulatory documentation and verify and review ordinance paperwork
• Assists with other responsibilities as assigned by the Temple Recorder

• Two years of higher education or combination of education and equivalent work experience
• Three (3) years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage others
• Proficiency with computers and other technology including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem‑solving mindset and ability to work effectively under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to sensitively handle confidential information
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and adjust when necessary, including early mornings, evenings, and Saturdays

• Previous supervisory experience
• Proficiency with the Temple Information System (TIS)
• Experience as a temple worker

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.