Front Desk Clerk

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working times

Remote working options

Paid vacation

Personal leaves of absence

Volunteer events

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking an Office Clerical to greet visitors, route calls, and perform general receptionist and clerical tasks for the parish offices.

The role supports the pastor, business manager and ministries; requires 3+ years in an office setting, strong Microsoft Office skills, typing, and discretion in handling confidential information. Remote options may be available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a general office environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with business software/databases and proficient typing.

Responsibilities

• Provides secretarial and clerical services to the pastor, business manager, ministries and parish organizations.
• Receives and transfers calls, records messages, greets visitors and handles routine questions.
• Distributes mail and related material; maintains Mass intentions, books and cards.
• Orders and monitors office supplies; maintains sacramental records.
• Maintains a new parishioner database; ensures confidentiality at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

St Louis, MO, US, 63103-1138

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

Father Dempsy Charities is seeking an Office Clerical to serve as an integral part of the charity. This valued resource will greet visitors and refer them to proper the person or association. Additionally, this person will perform general receptionist and administrative functions including receiving and transferring telephone calls, taking messages, sorting and distributing mail and general clerical work.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides secretarial and clerical services to the pastor, business manager, ministries and parish organizations.
• Provides general receptionist services for the parish office including the recording of clear and accurate
• messages, the handling of routine questions about policies, events etc., and greeting visitors.
• Distributes mail and other related material.
• Maintains Mass intentions, book and cards.
• Monitors and orders office supplies
• Maintains sacramental records for the parish (records of new parishioners, baptisms, marriages, funerals).
• Maintain a new parishioner database
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in a general office environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite(Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience in business software/databases. Must have proficient typing skills
• General knowledge and support of the Catholic Church, Catholic sacraments and liturgies.

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’re inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

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, and 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.