Administrative Assistant, Part-time

Diocese of Lansing • Brooklyn, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Joseph Shrine in Brooklyn is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant. This is a non-exempt position that reports to the pastor. This position assists with the ministry of the parish by supporting the various administrative functions of the parish, especially those pertaining to the main office. The employee directs these efforts with technical expertise within a framework of shared ministry and Catholic values.

Requirements

• College graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of experience working in an office.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, & Publisher.
• Knowledge of, or ability to train readily in, Google Docs.
• Facility with websites and social media.
• An understanding of Catholic parish organization and functioning.
• An ability to communicate well, peaceably, and patiently.
• A skill of maintaining confidentiality.
• Willingness to train on Church-specific skills, like selling cemetery plots and keeping sacramental records.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be shown to those with Catholic parish office experience.

Responsibilities

• Cover basic office responsibilities, including: Answering the phone. Greeting & helping visitors. Scheduling Mass intentions. Dispatching general office duties, especially the coordination and filing of bills and various other office-related documents. Facilitating intra-staff communication and scheduling, particularly through Google Calendar. Unlocking/locking church & facilitating group visits and parish events. Processing cemetery sales & setting up burials. Helping with the bulletin, if needed. Process and record donations and charitable contributions. Help with special projects (parish directory, updating records, etc.).
• As needed, assist with visiting priests, weddings and funerals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level