Church of St. Francis of Assisi – Parish Administrative Assistant

The Church of St.Francis of Assisi
135 West 31st Street
New York, NY 10001

Reports To: Pastor;
Parish Business Manager (in the Pastor’s absence)
Position Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $65,000–$80,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends as required for parish events, liturgical celebrations, and special parish events.

Interested Parties Should Contact:

Father Brian Jordan, OFM, Pastor, Phone:  ext. 232, Email: bjordan

The Administrative Assistant to the Pastor provides confidential, professional, and efficient administrative support to the Pastor and parish leadership while ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the parish office. As one of the primary points of contact for parishioners, visitors, clergy, volunteers, and community members, this position delivers exceptional customer service in a welcoming, faith-centered environment.

The Church of St.Francis of Assisi is a Roman Catholic parish in the Franciscan tradition located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. We welcome and serve a diverse community through worship, pastoral care, and compassionate service.

Provide confidential administrative support to the Pastor and, as needed, the Parish Business Manager.

Manage the Pastor’s calendar, appointments, meetings, and special events.

Coordinate meeting logistics, hospitality, and scheduling.

Proofread, and distribute correspondence, reports, announcements, presentations, and other documents.

Maintain organized physical and electronic filing systems.

Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Answer and direct telephone calls, emails, and office inquiries in a courteous, professional, and timely manner.

Coordinate room reservations, parish scheduling, and office calendars.

Schedule meetings on behalf of the Pastor.

Prepare meeting agendas and supporting materials.

Record accurate meeting minutes and distribute follow-up action items.

Coordinate logistics for parish meetings, presentations, and special events.

Assist parishioners with parish registration.

Process requests for sacramental certificates and parish documentation.

Maintain parish correspondence and official records.

Respond to routine parish inquiries while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.

Coordinate scheduling and registration for Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, Quinceañeras, OCIA, First Communion, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick, and other parish celebrations.

Maintain accurate sacramental registers and records in accordance with Canon Law and Archdiocesan policies.

Prepare and issue official sacramental certificates and related documentation.

Assist in preparing parish communications, including weekly bulletins, announcements, correspondence, flyers, website updates, and social media content.

Provide general administrative support for human resources functions as assigned.

Maintain strict confidentiality regarding personnel matters, parishioner information, pastoral matters, and financial records.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Demonstrated administrative support experience.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.

Professional customer service skills with the ability to interact respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

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