Administrative Assistant for Latino Ministries

United Against Human Trafficking; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Christ Church Cathedral is seeking an Administrative Assistant – Latino Ministry to provide administrative and coordination support for the Latino congregation. The role is part-time and in-person, with occasional Sundays or weekends required.

You will manage bilingual communications, calendar scheduling, and collaboration with clergy and cathedral departments to ensure smooth operations and hospitality for parishioners.

Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, both written and verbal.
• Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Cultural awareness and experience in multicultural contexts.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Canon for Latino Ministry and clergy serving the Latino congregation.
• Maintain the Latino Ministry calendar and submit events to the Cathedral Program Calendar.
• Coordinate scheduling of meetings and ministry events.
• Produce and manage bilingual communications (Spanish and English) for the Latino congregation.
• Draft and send weekly emails and other ministry communications with prior approval.
• Manage phone inquiries with hospitality and maintain contact lists and sacramental records.
• Assist administratively with baptisms, quinceañeras, weddings, and funerals.
• Coordinate safeguarding for Latino Ministry volunteers.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

Administrative Assistant – Latino Ministry

Part-Time (24 hours/week) | Fully in-person | Occasional Sundays/Weekends required

The Administrative Assistant for Latino Ministries provides comprehensive administrative, communication, and coordination support for the Latino congregation of Christ Church Cathedral. This role is central to the smooth functioning of Latino Ministry and supports the Canon for Latino Ministry and coordination across Cathedral departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Canon for Latino Ministry and assist clergy serving the Latino congregation as needed
• Maintain the Latino Ministry calendar and submit events to the Cathedral Program Calendar
• Coordinate scheduling of meetings and ministry events
• Produce and manage bilingual written communications (Spanish and English) for the Latino congregation, including:
• Weekly emails (events, announcements, emergency notices)
• Other ministry communications as needed
• All communications are drafted collaboratively and sent with prior approval
• Manage phone communication and respond to parishioner inquiries with hospitality
• Maintain contact lists and sacramental records
• Assist administratively with baptisms, quinceañeras, weddings, and funerals
• Coordinate Safeguarding for Latino Ministry volunteers
• Manage WhatsApp groups and assist with Latino Ministry social media in coordination with the Cathedral Communications Department
• Prepare administrative reports as requested
• Collaborate with other Cathedral ministries to identify programs and events relevant to the Latino congregation
• Other duties as assigned by the Canon for Latino Ministry

Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (written and verbal required)
• Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills
• Cultural awareness and experience working in multicultural contexts
• High school diploma required; higher education a plus
• Prior administrative or church-related experience preferred but not required
• Background check required