Office Assistant

Our Lady of Victory Parish, located in Arbutus, Maryland, seeks candidates for an Office Assistant. The Office Assistant is a welcoming presence for all who visit, work in, or call the office. This position works alongside the Business/Operations Manager and provides support to the Office Directors and Parish volunteers. This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible position, working 15 hours per week.

 Essential Functions

• Welcome all who contact or visit the Parish Office and provide appropriate assistance, answer, screen, direct telephone calls, organize and forward messages.
• Help maintain sacramental information in record books and electronic records.
• Provide office/administrative support to the Parish, including Assisting Pastor and staff with correspondence, program registration, fundraising efforts, and publishing of various documents.
• Prepare bookkeeping items, such as receipts and bills, according to appropriate accounting protocols.
• Help office staff manage parishioner database and electronic communications.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Perform other duties as requested or needed.

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:  $15.00 - 16.00, Hourly

Benefits:

We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.