Aide - Staff

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Saint Peters (MO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working times

Remote working options

Generous paid vacation

Personal leaves of absence

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis seeks a Staff Aide to provide administrative, operational, and general support to parish staff, helping manage daily activities and ministries. The role promotes a welcoming parish environment and assists parishioners, visitors, volunteers, clergy, and staff.

Responsibilities include clerical tasks, office operations, reception, communications, events, and ministry support, with confidentiality and teamwork emphasized in a faith-based community.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, welcoming, and service-oriented approach.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with clergy, staff, volunteers, parishioners, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide general clerical and administrative support to parish staff.
• Assist with daily parish office operations and staff support.
• Greet parishioners, visitors, volunteers, and guests professionally.
• Answer phones, direct inquiries, and support parish communications.
• Assist with parish events, meetings, Masses and religious education programs.
• Maintain clean, organized parish spaces and assist with facility needs.
• Support parish ministries and volunteers as assigned by staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Staff Aide provides administrative, operational, and general support to the parish staff in carrying out the daily activities and ministries of the Catholic parish. This position helps maintain an organized, welcoming, and professional parish environment while assisting parishioners, visitors, volunteers, clergy, and staff. The Staff Aide may assist with office duties, parish communications, events, meetings, ministry programs, and other responsibilities as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Administrative Support:Provide general clerical support, including filing, copying, organizing documents, preparing materials, maintaining records, and assisting with routine office tasks.

Parish Office Operations:Assist with the daily operations of the parish office and provide support to staff members with administrative and organizational needs.

Reception and Customer Service:Welcome parishioners, visitors, volunteers, and guests in a friendly and professional manner. Answer routine questions and direct inquiries to the appropriate staff member or ministry.

Communication:Answer phones, respond to routine inquiries, take messages, distribute information, and assist with parish communications as directed.

Parish Events and Activities:Assist with the preparation, setup, coordination, and cleanup of parish events, meetings, Masses, ministry activities, religious education programs, and community gatherings.

Facility and Supply Support:Help maintain clean, organized, and welcoming parish spaces. Assist with room setup, event preparation, supplies, and other facility-related needs.

Ministry Support:Provide general assistance to parish ministries, programs, and volunteers as assigned by parish staff.

Parishioner Assistance:Provide courteous and respectful assistance to parishioners and help connect individuals with appropriate parish resources, programs, or staff.

Confidentiality:Maintain confidentiality when handling parish records, personal information, correspondence, and other sensitive matters.

Teamwork:Work cooperatively with the Pastor, clergy, parish staff, volunteers, ministry leaders, and members of the parish community.

Professionalism:Represent the parish in a positive, respectful, and welcoming manner and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of individuals and families within the parish community.

Other Duties:Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Pastor, Parish Administrator, or designated supervisor.

Job Requirements

Education:High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:Previous administrative, office, customer service, nonprofit, volunteer, or parish experience preferred but not required.

Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, welcoming, and service-oriented approach.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with clergy, staff, volunteers, parishioners, and visitors.
• Basic computer, email, and office technology skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Flexibility and willingness to assist with a variety of parish activities and needs.

Faith and Community:Respect for and willingness to support the mission, values, and Catholic identity of the parish. Familiarity with Catholic traditions, parish ministries, and church activities is preferred.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer

• Flexible working times
• Remote working options
• Generous paid vacation increasing with service
• Personal leaves of absence

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.