The Church of The Most Precious Blood (Dover) and St. Theresa of Lisieux (Sherborn) are seeking a part-time (15 hours per week) administrative assistant to perform general office duties in support of the Pastor and staff. You will be an integral part of a small, congenial, busy group of faith-filled staff and volunteers dedicated to caring for the needs of a lively Catholic faith community. The successful candidate will be experienced, outgoing, and highly efficient. This is an in-person, weekday, and will involve travel between the parishes as needed.
Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming environment for parishioners and visitors to the parishes. Receive and direct calls for the pastor and staff in a professional manner with sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Open parishes for daily Mass as needed. Secure buildings at end of day.
• Handle routine questions about policies and refer to the pastoral team when required.
• Coordinate calendars for both parishes including booking funerals, baptisms, parish events, and ministry space use.
• Schedule requested Mass intentions
• Pick up mail from post office, sort and distribute.
• Maintain an up-to-date filing system.
• Prepare bulk mailings as needed.
• Prepare Constant Contact emails.
• Assist Office Manager and Pastoral Associate when and as needed. ·
• Registration of new parishioners.
• Data entry into parish systems
• Conduct annual CORI certification for all volunteers. Ensure completion of Protecting God's Children certification as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2 years general office administrative experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new software programs.
• Must be well organized, able to multitask, and effectively work in a constantly changing environment.
• Able to prioritize and work independently while maintaining a team focus.
• Experience handling confidential, sensitive, timely, and critical matters using good judgment, tact, respect, and discretion.
• A strong service orientation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willing to pitch in where needed at any time.
• Familiarity with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

Send Cover letter and resume to Joyce Gillis at joyce@mpb-stp.org