Job Details
Holy Family Parish, Davidsonville MD is seeking candidates for an administrative position in the parish office. The Administrative Assistant is a welcoming presence for all who visit, work in, or call the office. This position works alongside the Pastoral Associate and provides support to the Office Directors and Parish volunteers. This is a full-time benefit eligible position.
Essential Functions
- Welcome all who contact or visit the Parish Office and provide appropriate assistance, including the 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.
- Prepare bookkeeping items, such as receipts and bills, according to appropriate accounting protocols.
- Manage parishioner database, parish website, and electronic communications.
- Manage record keeping for the Capital Campaign
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.
- Must be a practicing Catholic