Parish Administrative Assistant - Part-Time (Shared Role)

Catholic Diocese of Lansing; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Brighton, MI, is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant to support the parish office, answer calls, greet visitors, coordinate calendars, and assist with sacramental records.

The role requires collaboration with a co-worker in a shared job arrangement and reports to the Director of Mission Support. Responsibilities include handling mail, deposits, event scheduling, room reservations, envelopes and alms processing, and maintaining confidentiality while working

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication with professional demeanor.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Attention to detail and timely follow-up with deadlines.
• Knowledge of email, MS Word, and Excel.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming telephone calls and greet visitors in a friendly, professional manner.
• Collaborate with the co-worker to share responsibilities and ensure coverage.
• Assist with new member enrollment and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain and update parish calendars; schedule events as needed.
• Assist with room reservations for parish groups and events.
• Prepare weekly donations and record deposit information for submission.
• Record Mass intentions and donations in the liturgical calendar.
• Manage mail and distribute it to staff.
• Assist with sacramental records in parish registers using Camino software.
• Coordinate and organize interments for Shrine of the Cross and Resurrection Tower plots.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Brighton, MI, is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant to support the parish office, answer calls, greet visitors, coordinate calendars, and assist with sacramental records.

The role requires collaboration with a co-worker in a shared job arrangement and reports to the Director of Mission Support. Responsibilities include handling mail, deposits, event scheduling, room reservations, envelopes and alms processing, and maintaining confidentiality while working