Bilingual Receptionist (English/Spanish)

Diocese of Raleigh; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Paul Catholic Church in New Bern, NC is seeking a part-time bilingual Receptionist to greet visitors, answer calls, and support daily office operations with warmth and professionalism.

You will serve as a bilingual liaison for the Faith Formation department, helping Spanish-speaking families navigate registrations, program details, and parish communications. Requirements include a high school diploma and 1–2 years of related work experience; employment is contingent on a criminal background

Qualifications

• Bilingual capability in English and Spanish is required.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and basic Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and answer calls in English and Spanish.
• Provide translation support as needed for meetings and forms.
• Perform light administrative duties and data entry.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

St. Paul Catholic Church

Employment Type

Part Time

Location

New Bern, NC

Posted Date

October 05, 2026

Employment Type: Part-Time,20 hours/week

Position Summary:

St. Paul Catholic Church in New Bern is seeking a welcoming and organized part-time Bilingual Receptionist to join our team and serve as a vital connection point for our parish community. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, providing exceptional service in both English and Spanish. Under guidance of the office manager, you will support daily administrative tasks to ensure smooth office operations. A key focus of this position is acting as a bilingual intermediary for our Faith Formation department, helping diverse Spanish-speaking families smoothly navigate registrations, program details, and community events. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills and a strong desire to support our parish families.

Key responsibilities:

• Front Desk Operations:Greet guests warmly, determine their needs, and direct them to the correct staff member or department in both languages.
• Communication Management:Answer calls, take accurate messages, and respond to basic inquiries in English and Spanish.
• Translation Support:Orally translate during meetings or assist with brief written translation of forms, basic notices, and parish announcements.
• Administrative Duties:Schedule Mass Intentions, sort mail, and handle light filing or data entry.
• Lobby Maintenance:Keep the reception area clean, organized, and welcoming for all visitors.
• Department Intermediary:Act as the primary bilingual liaison between Spanish-speaking families and the Faith Formation department to facilitate registrations, program inquiries, and event communication.
• Language Fluency: Professional, fluent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish
• Minimum level Degree/Education: High school diploma or equivalent general education degree
• Required years of experience and/or areas of related work: 1-2 years
• Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background and reference check; must complete Diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal abilities, confidentiality, and polite phone demeanor.