Administrative Assistant for Parish (NE)

Monsignor Slade Catholic School, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

403(b) plan enrollment

Job summary

St. Ignatius Church in Baltimore seeks an Administrative Assistant to support parish office operations. You will welcome visitors, manage calendars, and assist with baptisms, weddings, and funerals.

Responsibilities include maintaining sacramental records, handling correspondence and fundraising materials, and coordinating parish communications. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong English, and a collaborative approach with clergy and volunteers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must speak, read, and write clear English.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clergy, staff, and volunteers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to learn parish-specific databases.
• Knowledge of Catholic Church is preferred.
• Must maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet all visitors and assist with parish office inquiries.
• Manage parish schedules and calendars.
• Maintain sacramental records in ledgers and electronic systems.
• Support parish office operations including correspondence, registration, fundraising, and publishing.
• Prepare bookkeeping items such as receipts and bills.
• Manage parishioner database, website, and electronic communications.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of sensitive data.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Spanish (plus)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administrative Assistant for Parish (NE)

Job Category: Administrative/Clerical

Requisition Number: ADMIN002659

• Posted : August 26, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Baltimore, MD 21202, USA

Description

St. Ignatius Church, located in Baltimore City, seeks candidates for an Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant is a welcoming presence for all who visit, work in, or call the office. This is a part-time position working 18 weekly hours.

Essential Functions

• Welcome all who contact or visit the Parish Office and provide appropriate assistance, including intake process for baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
• Keep the church community schedules running smoothly.
• 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.
• Prepare bookkeeping items, such as receipts and bills, according to appropriate accounting protocols.
• Manage parishioner database, parish website, and electronic communications.
• Managing sensitive data with privacy.

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 a plus.
• 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.
• Strong people skills to support clergy.

Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.00, Hourly

We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Confidentiality

Expert

Knowledge of Catholic Faith

Expert

Microsoft Office

Expert

Expert

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Expert

Expert

Spanish Fluency

Expert

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