Administrative Assistant for Parish

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, located in Brewer's Hill, Baltimore City, seeks candidates for an Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant is a welcoming presence to all who contact or visit the Parish Office. This is a full-time, temporary, non-benefit eligible position. The office hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm. Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.

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.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.
• The ability to speak, read, and write clear English is required.
• 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.
• Practicing Catholic is preferred.
• General knowledge of the Catholic Church is preferred.
• Must model Christian attitudes and behaviors and adhere to the Archdiocesan Code of Conduct.

Pay Range:  $18.00 - 20.00, Hourly 

Benefits:  This is a temporary position that is not benefit eligible.