Bilingual Parish Front Desk & Office Support

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Elgin; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elgin, TX is seeking a Bilingual Receptionist to be the first point of contact for parishioners and visitors. The role requires friendly service in English and Spanish and accurate handling of messages, records, and office tasks.

The receptionist will support the Director of Operations and Ministries, manage communications, assist with parish events, and ensure confidentiality and professional standards in daily office operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from TEA-recognized program.
• At least 1 year of paid work in reception, customer service, or office admin.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish (speaking, reading, writing).
• Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Greet parishioners and visitors in English and Spanish.
• Answer calls, respond to routine inquiries, and take messages.
• Notify staff of arrivals and manage voicemail, email, and social media.
• Maintain logs for pastoral visits and Mass intentions.
• Process payments and donations and issue receipts.
• Organize reception area and assist with parish events.
• Open/close office as assigned and manage mail tasks.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Office administration

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Email

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Parish databases

Job description

Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elgin, TX is seeking a Bilingual Receptionist to be the first point of contact for parishioners and visitors. The role requires friendly service in English and Spanish and accurate handling of messages, records, and office tasks.

The receptionist will support the Director of Operations and Ministries, manage communications, assist with parish events, and ensure confidentiality and professional standards in daily office operations.