Office Manager for Parish

AOB; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) plan

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Job summary

St. Mark Catholic Church in Catonsville, MD is seeking a part-time Office Manager to support the Pastor with daily administrative and communication tasks, ensuring smooth parish operations.

This 28-hour-per-week role requires excellent organization, discretion, and in-person hospitality for parishioners, with responsibilities spanning calendars, bulletins, and staff coordination. Benefits include health/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, 403(b) employer contributions, and paid

Qualifications

• Active Roman Catholic in good standing preferred.
• Experience in office administration or communications.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Canva.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage parish calendar and schedule appointments, meetings and events.
• Prepare and assist with parish communications and bulletins.
• Coordinate staff meetings and minutes; distribute follow-ups.
• Welcome parishioners and provide hospitality to visitors.
• Prepare cash receipts in Excel for deposit by Business Manager.

Skills

Office administration

Customer service

Communications

Confidentiality

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Publisher

Canva

Parish database software

Job description

Job Category: Administrative and Clerical

Requisition Number: OFFIC002722

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Catonsville, MD 21228, USA

Description

Position Summary

The Office Manager reports to and supports the Pastor in the daily administrative and communication needs of the parish while helping to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the parish office and campus.

This is a part-time position working 28 weekly hours with benefits.

Essential Functions

In addition to the duties listed below, the Office Manager shall perform other duties as assigned by Pastor.

Administrative and Office Support

• Handle all general office support, including typing, filing, answering phone, receiving and distributing mail and maintaining copiers and other office equipment.
• Welcome parishioners and visitors with warmth, professionalism and hospitality, and prepare welcome packets for new parishioners.
• Manage the parish calendar and schedule appointments, meetings and parish events.
• Prepare and assist with parish communications, including the weekly bulletin, parish website, social media platforms, parish-wide emails and weather related or other announcements.
• Manage the weekly parish bulletin process, working with the bulletin publishing company.
• Assign parish office volunteer duties, including work with ministry platform software and other necessary tasks.
• Prepare and record cash receipts in Excel for deposit and processing by Business Manager.
• Coordinate staff meetings with pastor and staff.
• Prepare staff meeting agendas and materials as requested, take meeting minutes and distribute follow-up notes.
• Manage Virtus screening for staff and volunteers.
• Maintain confidential parish records with discretion and professionalism.
• Be available for consultation outside normal working hours in the event of a facilities or parish emergency.
• Obtain the offertory collection from the church on a weekly basis for the collection counting team.
• Initiate and prepare parish Mass announcements and other communications as requested.
• Collaborate closely with the pastor, clergy, staff and volunteers to ensure that parish ministries and events are operating in a well-organized manner.
• Prepare parish reports, mailing lists, statistical information and parish data as requested by the pastor.

Position Qualifications

• Preferred (active) Roman Catholic in good standing.
• Commitment to embracing and supporting the mission and values of St. Mark Catholic Church.
• Knowledge and willingness to support and advance the mission of the Catholic Church through professional, respectful and faith filled service.
• Experience in office administration, customer service, communications or a related field.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Publisher, Canva, parish database software and other publishing or communication platforms.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, work independently and meet deadlines in a sometimes fast paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• A collaborative spirit with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine interest in getting to know parishioners and fostering a welcoming parish environment.
• Interest in learning and implementing new technologies and communication tools to enhance parish ministry and administration.

Pay Range: $32,032 - $36,400, Annualized (28 hours per week)

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave.

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