What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant position at Our Lady of Victory Church?
Our Lady of Victory Parish, located in Arbutus, Maryland, seeks candidates for an Office Assistant. The Office Assistant is a welcoming presence for all who visit, work in, or call the office. This position works alongside the Business/Operations Manager and provides support to the Office Directors and Parish volunteers. This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible position, working 15 hours per week.
Essential Functions
- Welcome all who contact or visit the Parish Office and provide appropriate assistance, answer, screen, direct telephone calls, organize and forward messages.
- Help maintain sacramental information in record books and electronic records.
- Provide office/administrative support to the Parish, 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.
- Help office staff manage parishioner database and electronic communications.
- Process incoming and outgoing mail.
- Perform other duties as requested or needed.
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.
Pay Range: $15.00 - 16.00, Hourly
Benefits:
We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.
Salary : $15 - $16
