Bilingual Administrative Assistant

Diocese of Camden; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 42,500 - 45,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Contribution Plan

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Sick & Personal Time

Job summary

The Diocese of Camden is seeking a full-time bilingual administrative assistant to support its mission of evangelization. The role involves extensive communication with multicultural communities, managing correspondence, and translating materials between English and Spanish.

Qualified candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, alongside 3–5 years of administrative experience. The position offers a competitive salary of $42,500 to $45,500 and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of administrative experience in a multicultural setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish with multicultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process phone calls for networking with multicultural parishes.
• Distribute and respond to correspondence in a timely manner.
• Translate materials into English and Spanish.
• Maintain financial records and submit expenditures to accounting.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Social media management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

To support the mission of evangelization by providing administrative, communication, and operational assistance that enables the Secretariat to effectively form missionary disciples across diverse communities. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” (Mt. 28:19). “The Church exists in order to evangelize.” (Evangelii Nuntiandi, 14).

Position Summary

The Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship, Diocese of Camden, is seeking a full-time bilingual administrative assistant. Qualified candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish, be organized and self‑motivated, and enjoy working with multicultural communities. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required; experience managing social media is a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Communication

• Receive and process phone calls from individuals and organizations requesting networking with multicultural parishes
• Distribute and respond in a timely fashion to correspondence
• Send information regarding parish and diocesan events to leaders and offices
• Design and send promotional materials
• Prepare agendas and minutes for meetings
• Translate materials into English and/or Spanish
• Prepare newsletters for parishes
• Maintain financial records for Secretariat activities
• Submit receipts and expenditures to accounting

Record Keeping

• Update contact information for ministers and volunteers
• Maintain organized filing systems
• Maintain office records

Other

• Manage office supplies
• Provide support to Hispanic, Multicultural, Youth, and Young Adult Ministries
• Assist leadership to ensure effective ministry operations

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred
• 3–5 years of administrative experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Bilingual (English‑Spanish) and multicultural sensitivity

Pay Range and Benefits

• Pay Range: $42,500 to $45,500
• Defined Contribution Plan
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick & Personal Time

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