Administrative Assistant for Parish (NE)

About the role

St. Ignatius Church, located in Baltimore City, seeks candidates for an Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant is a welcoming presence for all who visit, work in, or call the office. This is a part-time position working 18 weekly hours. Essential Functions Welcome all who contact or visit the Parish Office and provide appropriate assistance, including intake process for baptisms, weddings, and funerals. Keep the church community schedules running smoothly. 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. Managing sensitive data with privacy. 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. Strong people skills to support clergy. Pay Range:   $23.00 - $25.00, Hourly   Benefits:   We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.