Administrative Assistant

Archdiocese of Newark•Newark, NJ

24d•$35,000 - $40,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Secretary handles all day-to-day operations, including clerical/administrative tasks and assists in the coordination of all programs for the Office of the Hispanic Apostolate.

Requirements

Fidelity to the teaching of the Catholic Magisterium
Commitment to representing the Catholic Church and the Archdiocese of Newark in a professional manner at all times
Strong administrative efficiency, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
Ability to organize programs and events
Commitment to maintain confidentiality
Strong and dynamic interpersonal skills
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Excellent communication skills
Ability to take direction
Good computer literacy/aptitude
Good organizational skills
Awareness and sensitivity to cultural diversity
Positive individual with a vision for ministry

Nice To Haves

College Degree
Strong working knowledge of the Catholic faith
Experience in church ministry and/or service to the Church
Experience working in a church setting preferred

Responsibilities

Handles all communications and correspondence (phone calls, letters, emails, mass mailings, etc.) in and out of the office
Organizes and maintains filing system of the Office of the Hispanic Ministry
Composes and types routine correspondence for the Director of Hispanic Ministry
Maintains relationships with parishes and Archdiocesan offices
Collaborates with the Director of Hispanic Ministry in planning and developing of pastoral activities for the parishes and apostolic movements
Collaborates with the Director in the development of the different programs of the Archdiocesan Institute of Pastoral Formation
Gathers and updates data on the pastoral life of the different parishes within Hispanic ministry, as well as the different apostolic movements ministering to the Hispanics
Works closely with the Director of Hispanic Ministry to execute all events needed to achieve the goals of the Office of the Hispanic Ministry
Maintains administrative efficiency in the office
Other duties as assigned.