Administrative Assistant for Parish (NE)

Archdiocese of Baltimore

Posted 29 days ago

Full Time

Baltimore, Maryland

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant welcomes visitors and provides assistance with the intake process for sacraments. They also support the office with administrative tasks, manage records, and assist with communications.

Qualifications

Our Lady of Fatima Parish is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide a welcoming presence and administrative support to the Parish Office, Business Manager, Office of Directors, and parish volunteers. Key requirements include a high school diploma, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer competency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn parish-specific database systems. Knowledge of the Catholic Church and Spanish language skills are preferred.

Job Description

Our Lady of Fatima Parish, located in Baltimore City, is seeking applicants 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 full-time position with benefits.

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:  $18.15 0 $20.00, Hourly  

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/ 

Archdiocese of Baltimore

The Archdiocese of Baltimore, established as a diocese in 1789, comprises the City of Baltimore and Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard and Washington Counties. God calls the Catholics of the Archdiocese of Baltimore to be a welcoming, worshipping community of faith, hope, and love. Through his Spirit, the Lord Jesus lives in those who believe, and reaches into our world with his saving message and healing love. As disciples of Jesus our mission is: Evangelization - to evangelize ourselves, our families, our parish and local communities, and our world. Liturgy - to celebrate our faith with joy through vibrant and prayerful worship. Education - to educate and become educated in the truths of the Gospel and in the formation of conscience. Service - to reach out in love and service to those in need. Stewardship - to develop the material, financial and human resources of the Church and to manage them as faithful stewards. The Catholic Center is located at 320 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

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