Parish Admin Assistant - Catechetical Programs

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland; Avon (OH); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon Catholic Community in Avon, OH seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and program support to the Parish Catechetical Leadership team. You will welcome visitors, answer phones, and coordinate logistics for PSR, OCIA/OCIC, and sacramental preparation, supporting the Office of Catechetical Formation under the Pastor.

The role requires excellent organization, strong communication, confidentiality, and the ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Flexibility and adaptability in a parish setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with discretion.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities for multiple programs.
• Creative problem-solving and collaborative approach to team tasks.
• Ability to work well in a team and with diverse groups.
• Clear verbal and written communication; respectful interactions with youth, families, staff, volunteers, and parishioners.
• Knowledge of Diocesan Safe Environment standards and policies.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.
• Willingness to support various catechetical programs, including evening/weekend events.

Responsibilities

• Provide front office support, answering phones and greeting visitors.
• Assist with maintaining office appearance and supplies.
• Support planning and implementation of faith formation programs (PSR, OCIA/OCIC, sacramental prep).
• Coordinate program logistics: ordering supplies, facility requests, meeting materials.
• Maintain records per Diocesan requirements and program needs.
• Communicate with participants and volunteers in catechetical programs.
• Assist in recruiting volunteers for parish catechetical programs.
• Prepare materials for all catechetical leader programs.
• Support program execution in evenings/weekends as needed under Pastor or Leader direction.
• Provide flexible support from inception to completion of department programs.

Skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Safe Environment standards

Google Workspace

Catholic faith commitment

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Avon Catholic Community in Avon, OH seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and program support to the Parish Catechetical Leadership team. You will welcome visitors, answer phones, and coordinate logistics for PSR, OCIA/OCIC, and sacramental preparation, supporting the Office of Catechetical Formation under the Pastor.

The role requires excellent organization, strong communication, confidentiality, and the ability to work as part of a team.