Receptionist (NE)

The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, located in Homeland, is seeking candidates for a Front Desk Receptionist. The Receptionist will provide receptionist services and clerical support for the parish office. This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible position, working 12 hours per week.

Essential Functions

• Represent the Cathedral and wider Church to the public by projecting a courteous, warm, welcoming, and empathetic image and presence to visitors, volunteers, parishioners, staff, and parish vendors.
• Welcome and direct visitors to the cathedral offices appropriately.
• Receive and direct general phone calls appropriately and convey voicemail messages to the appropriate staff as needed.
• Receive and direct requests for pastoral care visits such as Communion Calls, Anointing of the Sick, Last Rites, etc. with pastoral care and sensitivity, notifying appropriate clergy or volunteers in a timely fashion.
• Answer routine questions to assist staff, volunteers, parishioners, and parish vendors.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packages. Prepare mailings as needed.
• Process requests and payments for Mass intentions and Mass cards.
• Fulfill requests for sacramental certificates as needed.
• Perform office opening and closing procedures as directed.

Position Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; minimum of three years' experience as a receptionist in a professional work environment.
• Basic level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Must possess general knowledge and Understanding of the Catholic Church and Parish workings.
• Practicing Catholic preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional demeanor in all situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Range:  $15.00 – 20.00, Hourly 

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.  

Benefits:  

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