What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Secretary position at Archdiocese of St. Louis?
Elsberry, MO, US, 63343-1125
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
Greet visitors, new parishioners, business representatives, and refer them to proper person or association. Perform general receptionist and secretarial functions including receiving and transferring telephone calls, taking messages, sorting and distributing mail and general clerical work. Duties may include scheduling appointments, recording sacramental records, routing mail, type or process letters, reports, memos, program telephone system, schedule facilities, handle bulk mailings, photocopying and other clerical services as needed. Position requires some office, reception and word processing experience.
Job Responsibilities
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
Greet visitors, new parishioners, business representatives, and refer them to proper person or association. Perform general receptionist and secretarial functions including receiving and transferring telephone calls, taking messages, sorting and distributing mail and general clerical work. Duties may include scheduling appointments, recording sacramental records, routing mail, type or process letters, reports, memos, program telephone system, schedule facilities, handle bulk mailings, photocopying and other clerical services as needed. Position requires some office, reception and word processing experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides secretarial and clerical services to the pastor, business manager, ministries, and parish organizations
- Provides receptionist services for the parish office including the recording of clear and accurate messages, the handling routine questions about policies, events, etc., and greeting visitors
- Maintains sacramental records for parish (records marriages, baptisms, funerals, new parishioner registration, financial contributions, etc.)
- Liturgical Duties - Ensure liturgical related activities are completed before the weekend/holiday: collection bags, announcements, petitions; order liturgical supplies such as wine, host, and missals, as needed
- Organize special collections, and seasonal flower/plant orders; communicate with the Liturgy Committee as needed
- Maintains security of property including records, files and keys
- Must be computer literate and have experience using copiers, fax machines and other office equipment
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.) required
- May need to know bookkeeping software or other business software
- Must have proficient typing skills
- Must have three to five years’ experience working in a general office environment
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.