Parish Administrative Assistant - Immacualte Conception in Columbus

Catholic Diocese of Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catholic Diocese of Columbus seeks a Parish Administrative Assistant for Immaculate Conception in Columbus, Ohio. The role coordinates day-to-day parish operations, leveraging computer skills and scheduling to support diverse ministries and events.

The successful candidate will handle clerical duties, bulletin creation, parish–school communications, and volunteer coordination, while assisting the Pastor as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all assigned clerical aspects of the Parish Office.
• Designs and produces the weekly Parish bulletin.
• Schedules luncheons, sacramental dinners, and other events.
• Handles parishioners' inquiries via phone, email, and in person.
• Assists the Pastor as needed.
• Coordinates communications between parish and school offices.
• Manages sacristy and church readiness and coordinates volunteers.

Job description

Location: Immaculate Conception in Columbus, Ohio

Date: 08/2026

Position: Parish Administrative Assistant

The Parish Administrative Assistant coordinates and facilitates the day-to-day operations of the activities of the Parish. This position offers the flexibility and opportunity to make use of particular gifts and talents of the individual such as computer skills, programming, and scheduling of various ministries.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinates all assigned (clerical) aspects of the Parish Office.
• Coordinates, designs, and produces weekly Parish bulletin.
• Coordinate and schedules luncheons, special sacramental dinners, and other events as requested.
• Performs customer service functions by answering parishioners’ requests and questions through phone contacts, emails and office visits. Refers inquiries to the appropriate staff person.
• Assists Pastor as needed.
• Coordinates communications between parish & school offices.
• Responsible for coordinating sacristy and church readiness i.e. bulletin boards, communication tools, Welcome Desk, and ushers’ room. Maintains the needed resources and supplies for the Welcome Desk and communicates with Welcome Desk volunteers with the goal of maintaining a positive weekend experience.
• Coordinates volunteers for the parish office and the Welcome Desk. Identifies and trains additional office volunteers.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and ability. Benefits are according to Diocesan policy.