What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Specialist position at Archdiocese of St. Louis?
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
To support the ministry’s administrative and operational functions by maintaining accurate and organized data related to interments, plots, and family records across multiple cemetery locations.
Job Responsibilities
- Accurately enter, update, and maintain cemetery records and interment data in the organization’s management systems.
- Audit and reconcile existing digital and paper records to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
- Audit and reconcile existing digital and paper records to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
- Audit and reconcile existing digital and paper records to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
- Assist with mapping projects by helping to connect burial and crypt data with digital or GIS-based cemetery maps.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Archdiocesan data privacy and recordkeeping standards.
- Collaborate with other administrative and operations team members to improve data quality and workflow efficiency.
Job Requirements
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in information systems, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- Experience in a faith-based, nonprofit, or service-oriented environment is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook).
- Familiarity with database and cemetery management software is desirable.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Discretion and respect for confidential information.
- A demonstrated respect for the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
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Benefits
Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.
As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.