Administrative Assistant for Parish (NE)

St. Ignatius Parish, Hickory, is seeking candidates 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, Office Manager & Director of Music.

Essential Functions

• Welcome all who contact or visit the Parish Office and provide appropriate assistance, including intake process for baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
• Provide support and fill-in as Receptionist as needed, answering all incoming calls and greeting all visitors to the parish office with a welcoming attitude as the first point of contact.
• Maintain sacramental information in record books and electronic records.
• Provide administrative support to the Parish Office, publishing weekly church bulletin, scheduling for music, and publishing programs for various ministries.
• Prepare bookkeeping items, such as receipts and bills, according to appropriate accounting protocols.
• Provide administrative support to the Business Office.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• General knowledge of the Catholic Church is preferred.
• Must model Christian attitudes and behaviors and adhere to the Archdiocesan Code of Conduct.

Pay Rate:  $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/