What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant - Office of Religious Education - St. Catherine's Parish position at Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington?
St. Catherine's Parish is seeking an Administrative Assistant for its Office of Religious Education.
Working under the supervision of the Director of Religious Education (DRE) the Assistant to the Director of Religious Education (ADRE) will support the Faith Formation program of the parish and all its functions to ensure a robust and successful catechetical program. The ADRE will foster relationships with our school, staff, clergy, catechists, parents, and our Faith Formation students with care and enthusiasm.
Work with the DRE with a team mindset across the spectrum of program areas:
- Maintain documents, record retention, and keep documents organized.
- Exhibit a pleasant demeanor at all times and have a willingness to help with whatever is needed with a sense of proactivity and initiative.
- Understand and maintain compliance with diocesan guidelines and procedures.
- Proficiency with the Parish Soft database preferred.
- Record sacramental records in parish office ledgers.
- Support and help arrange and execute special events, sacraments, retreats, etc.
- Help the DRE and catechists prepare each week for class.
- Communication and program marketing, communication via multiple platforms (i.e. mailings, email, website, etc.) with stakeholders such as parish staff, parents, and volunteers
- Serve as the Child Protection Coordinator for the Parish
- Develop and populate master calendar for the Faith Formation program as well as understand packet materials to parents and catechists.
- Serves as receptionist and performs clerical and secretarial duties.
Qualifications
- Confirmed and practicing member of the Catholic Church
- Experience with a Faith Formation or religious education program.
- Interest in training as a Virtus/Child Protection Coordinator
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Proficiency with the Parish Soft database preferred.
- Flexible work schedule that requires evenings and some weekends as needed
- Strong time-management skills and a solid grasp of office skills programs and software with a focus on MS Office software products
- Ability to set priorities to get things done and be able to transition from independent work to working as a member of a team.
- Bilingual – English/Spanish
