Parish Secretary/Administrative Assistant Job - Confidential, New York, New York

Job Description

Position Summary:

The parish secretary/administrative assistant reports to and works closely with the pastor to ensure the efficient and effective working of a small Upper East Side parish.The qualified person should be_noemailmitted to the priorities and values of the Catholic Church and envision the position as a ministry that serves this_noemailmunity of faith.

Essential Responsibilities:
Creates a weekly parish bulletin through Word and Publisher.
Types pastorally related material for the pastor.
Assists parishioners with various requests, including reservation of Masses and Sacramental records.
Maintains a parishioner database, including recording financial contributions and mailing end-of-year statements on request.
Maintains an up-to-date calendar of the celebration of sacraments, parish activities and meetings.
Completes information forms related to Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals and other pastoral matters.
Orders church and office supplies as needed.
Provides updated information for the parish website.
Responds to other related duties as assigned by the pastor.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:
Proficient_noemailputer skills
Excellent interpersonal_noemailmunication and_noemailanizational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to be flexible
Must be reliable and punctual

Note: This job description seeks to provide clarity and focus to the general role of the Secretary/Administrative Assistant. It is not intended as – nor can it be – an all-inclusive list of every task that may emerge during the course of work, nor is it a static document. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. In these times of great change, ministry takes many forms and goes in many directions. All parish personnel must be prepared to shift focus as the needs of the parish and ministry change

Education & Experience Requirements

Undergraduate degree preferred
Minimum 5 years of business experience

Salary_noemailmensurate with experience. We offer a generous benefits package.

Please send resume and salary requirements to:

work@mutualofamerica_noemail