Parish Office​/Christian Service Secretary

PARISH OFFICE/CHRISTIAN SERVICE SECRETARY

ST. EDITH CATHOLIC CHURCH

St. Edith Catholic Church is a parish of 2,600 families with a grade school. The individual will have general clerical and administrative duties. This position requires strong interpersonal and collaborative skills and a willingness to work with staff and volunteers in all areas of parish life.

• General clerical:
  Answer phones, greet and assist visitors in a welcoming manner, respond to inquiries, manage incoming and outgoing mail, respond to general email, proofread the bulletin
• Christian Service:
  Coordinate meal trains and volunteer sign-ups, provide administrative support for bereavement/funeral ministry; work with Parish Social Worker and volunteers to coordinate donation collections and support programs and events
• Administration:
  Maintain accurate records for sacraments including Baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations, Weddings and Funerals. Manage parishioner databases such as registration updates, new members and contributions, process Mass intentions
• Work Hours:
  
  Maintains a flexible work schedule averaging 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and special events

• Ability to establish interpersonal relationships with parishioners and staff
• Ability to foster a welcoming and non-judgmental environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational and planning skills
• Strong sense of confidentiality

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Parish Soft, Canva, Sign Up Genius
• Minimum of two years experience working in a parish office

Projected start date is December 2026.