Full-time Clerical Leader - Modesto California Temple at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Modesto On-site Full-time Mid Level

Job Details

Status: Active
Category: Administration
Posted: Jun 2, 2026
Expires: Aug 31, 2026
Work style: On-site

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About the Role

Overview

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.

Shift Information: This position works varying shifts Tuesday - Saturday.

About The Company

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Required

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

Preferred