Administrative Assistant/Parish Secretary

Position: Administrative Assistant/Parish Secretary

Agency: St. Petronille Parish, Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Reports To: Pastor

Schedule: Full-time, Benefits, Mon – Thurs 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Fri 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Salary: $45,000 - $50,000 annual

Job Purpose

The Administrative Assistant/Parish Secretary will support the Pastor and provide a variety of duties to the parish.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The administrative assistant will be responsible for being present at the front desk: answering phone, greeting visitors and responding to their requests.

• Other duties include maintaining sacramental and parishioner records.

• Secretarial Assistance for pastor and parish ministries, including managing the parish calendar.

• Candidates must have good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team in coordination with parish staff.

Qualifications

· Office experience required.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher required.

· Experience with the Diocese of Joliet software platforms is a plus.

· High school diploma required, higher education, desirable.

· Must support the mission, philosophy, objectives and policies of St. Petronille Parish, the Catholic Church and the Diocese of Joliet.

Please email cover letter, resume and references to Fr. Jerome Kish at frkish@outlook.com and include Administrative Assistant position in the subject line. You can also mail your information to Fr. Jerome Kish, 420 Glenwood Ave., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

PHYSICAL ABILITIES THAT ARE COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOBⁱ

• The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

• Physically able to perform the duties as assigned, including the ability to lift to 20-30 pounds if needed.

• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time.

• Occasional evening and weekend work, flexibility to adjust to other department/business needs.

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1This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of work-related functions. All duties and work conditions listed are subject to change at the discretion of the Diocese of Joliet Management. The Diocese of Joliet will, in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), accommodate essential job functions whenever feasible.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Glen Ellyn, IL 60137: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000