Accounting, Administrative Skills, Bookkeeping, Communication Skills, Database Administration, Database Technology, English Language, Establish Priorities, Fundraising Program, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Online Communications, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Spanish Language, Team Player, Time Management, eBooks
St. Athanasius, located in Baltimore, MD, is seeking a qualified bilingual, part-time Administrative Assistant that will work 15 hours per week.
The Administrative Assistant serves as a welcoming presence for all who visit, work in, or call the office. This position works alongside parish staff and provides support to the Pastor, staff, and parish volunteers. Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills are strongly preferred.
Essential Functions
- Welcome all who contact or visit the Parish Office and provide appropriate assistance, including intake process for baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- 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, such as the weekly church bulletin.
- Prepare bookkeeping items, such as receipts and bills, according to appropriate accounting protocols.
- Manage parishioner database, parish website, and electronic communications.
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 required.
- 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: $22.00 - $26.00, Hourly
Benefits:
We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.