Administrative Assistant for Parish (NE)

St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, located in Manchester, MD, seeks qualified candidates for an Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant is a welcoming presence for all who visit, work in, or call the office. This position works alongside the Business Manager and provides support to the Office of Directors and Parish volunteers. This is a part-time, benefit-eligible position, working 24-30 weekly hours.

Essential Functions

• Welcome all who contact or visit the Parish Office and provide appropriate assistance, including intake process for baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
• Maintain sacramental information in record books and electronic records.
• Provide administrative support to the Parish Office, including Assisting Pastor and staff with correspondence program registration, fundraising efforts, and publishing of various documents, such as the weekly church bulletin.
• Prepare bookkeeping items, such as receipts and bills, according to appropriate accounting protocols.
• Manage parishioner database, parish website, and electronic communications.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• The ability to speak, read, and write clear English is required.
• Written and verbal communication in Spanish is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent discretion and judgment to serve all who seek assistance and to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with clergy, staff, and volunteers as well as effectively prioritize tasks and meet timelines.
• Computer competency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn parish-specific database systems.
• General knowledge of the Catholic Church is preferred.
• Must model Christian attitudes and behaviors and adhere to the Archdiocesan Code of Conduct.

Pay Range: $50,000, Annualized

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave. Please click on the link below for more detailed information:

https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/ (https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/)

Skills

• Confidentiality
• Knowledge of Catholic Faith
• Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Written Communication Skills
• Spanish Fluency

Equal Opportunity Employer
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