Parish Administrative Assistant

Diocese of St. Augustine•Jacksonville, FL

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The ideal candidate for Parish Secretary is driven by the Catholic faith to fulfill the vision and mission of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Someone who is friendly, compassionate, welcoming and enjoys working with people as part of the parish team including ministry leaders and volunteers. Responsible for full range of parish administrative functions, routine work assignments, as well as special projects taking priority, requiring great attention to detail, and meeting deadlines.

Requirements

Computer and typing skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel and Outlook.
Secretarial or administrative assistant experience.
Excellent organizational and filing skills.
Great verbal and written communication skills.
Familiarity in fund accounting and management software - ParishSoft
Demonstrates discretion and confidentiality.
Professional appearance.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, vendors, employees, and the public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Successfully complete the required Safe Environment background check prior to employment and every five years thereafter, as required by Diocesan policy.

Nice To Haves

Driven by the Catholic faith
Friendly, compassionate, welcoming
Enjoys working with people as part of the parish team including ministry leaders and volunteers.

Responsibilities

Serve parishioners, volunteers, and visitors by greeting, welcoming, assisting, and directing them appropriately in a courteous and professional manner.
Provide administrative, secretarial, and office support to the Pastor and parish staff.
Answer and direct incoming calls to the appropriate staff member, and accurately record and relay messages.
Respond to parish emails, telephone calls, and other inquiries in a timely, professional, and courteous manner.
Maintain the parish calendar and coordinate appointments, meetings, special events, and other parish activities.
Participate in parish staff meetings, Diocesan workshops, training sessions, and other professional development activities as required.
Prepare all liturgical guides for review and final approval by Pastor.
Maintain accurate and confidential parish membership, sacramental, and other official records.
Prepare and issue sacramental certificates in accordance with parish and Diocesan requirements.
Coordinate and maintain information and scheduling for baptisms, funerals, weddings, and other sacramental celebrations.
Prepare routine correspondence, documents, forms, and communications in both digital and written formats for parish records and database.
Monitor inventory levels and order office, janitorial, sacramental, and other parish supplies as needed.
Establish, organize, and maintain an efficient filing system for parish records, documents, correspondence, and other important information printed and electronic.
Assist the Bookkeeper in ensuring sound and accurate financial management practices are followed within the parish in all financial accounts.
Assist Communications director in proofreading bulletin and other printed materials.
Assist with preparation and monitoring of budgets, invoices, payments, and financial reports in coordination with the Bookkeeper, Pastor, and appropriate volunteer councils or committees.
Provide financial and administrative support and coverage when the Bookkeeper is absent.
Record, maintain, retain, and organize financial and sacramental records in accordance with applicable Diocesan policies, procedures, and record-retention requirements.
Follow all procedures established by the Roman Catholic Church and Diocese regarding sacramental notifications and documentation.
Handle sensitive, confidential, or difficult situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and respectfully while recognizing and protecting the rights and dignity of others.
Utilize technology effectively and collaborate with parish staff to identify creative ways to use technology to improve parish communication, organization, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Maintain a professional, welcoming, and service-oriented environment for parishioners, visitors, volunteers, clergy, and staff.
Successfully complete the required Safe Environment background check prior to employment and every five years thereafter, as required by Diocesan policy.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Pastor.