What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Receptionist position at Haven of Mercy Area Catholic Community?
Job Summary: This position is responsible for welcoming all parishioners and visitors, assisting in the successful operation of day-to-day parish office and liturgical activities, and providing support for staff, committees and others as needed. This position works collaboratively with the Pastor(s) and the Director of Advancement / Administration to move forward the mission and ministry of the parish.
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Serve as the key staff member coordinating with aspects of the parish office
- Oversee all aspects of the ParishSoft Family Suite parishioner database
- Provide administrative support to the pastor, including scheduling appointments, meetings and events
- Know and communicate with custodians, groundskeepers, and other key contacts for each church and church property
- Know and communicate with Mary of Lourdes School especially the principal and building secretaries
- Assist with Ministry Scheduler Pro for lectors, altar servers, and other liturgical volunteers for weekend and holy day Masses, when needed
- Support formation, training, and leadership development of staff, volunteers and committees
- Calls volunteers to assist with office projects
- Provide support to the Director of Advancement and Bulletin Editor in all areas of communication
- Assist with communications with IT support including service and repair of computers, network, email, etc.
- Assist with phone calls and walk-ins for selling burial plots and communication with families over locations of their deceased family members
- Collaborate with cemetery superintendents and Director of Advancement as needed
Job Qualifications and Skills:
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Technical, Associate, or Bachelor’s degree desired, but not required.
Experience
- Three years’ experience in an office/administrative setting
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Training and/or experience in office procedures.
- Proficient in general administrative skills.
- Proficient in the use of computers and software. This may include but is not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and accounting and census software tailored for church organizations
- Knowledge of communications methods including print and online
- Ability to clearly speak, read, and write English
- Live and project a personal lifestyle with Christian values.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20