How to Become a Recording Secretary

There are two types of recording secretaries. Some people volunteer their time to record minutes of meetings for non-profit groups or organizations to which they belong like a fraternity. Professional recording secretaries work for entities such as universities and colleges, school districts and local and state governments. Both types of recording secretaries share many of the same duties such as taking minutes, typing them up, seeing that they are approved and maintaining an archive of all minutes and official correspondence. When you become a recording secretary you must be proficient in Microsoft Office software and have good writing and communication skills. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree

Become a Volunteer Recording Secretary

1. Take stock of your abilities. Are you an organized person able to work well with others and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing? These skills are fundamental for a recording secretary.
2. Brush up on your Microsoft Word, keyboarding and computer skills. You will be using them when you become a recording secretary.
3. Volunteer your time and services to a non-profit agency that strives to enrich the lives of others. You will be rewarded in non-monetary ways.

Become a Professional Recording Secretary

4. Graduate from high school. Make sure your curriculum has included classes in English grammar and writing, computer training, keyboarding and communication courses.
5. Get an associate's or bachelor's degree in a major like English, paralegal studies or office administrative. Take classes in business Law, business English, legal research, office procedures and legal transcription.
6. Volunteer your services as a recording secretary to a non-profit organization to see if you like the job and it is something you would like to pursue as a career.
7. Check out the job listings posted by universities, governmental agencies and school districts. Job openings are usually posted on the entity's website. Most universities and colleges have an employment department offering free listings.

Tips & Warnings

• Many high schools require students to complete a certain number of community service hours before they can graduate. If you are still in school and have the skills necessary to become a recording secretary, volunteer your time to a non-profit. You will be fulfilling your community service requirement and you may get some valuable work experience as well. If you perform your duties accurately, board members may offer to send letters of recommendation to a college admissions department or to an employer if you are going to be seeking a job after high school.

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