Parish Administrative & Pastoral Coordinator

Diocese of Nashville; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Nashville seeks a Parish Administrative and Pastoral Assistant to provide secretarial support to clergy and parishioners. This full-time, benefit-eligible role handles bulletin editing, census records, communications, website updates, and coordination with parish committees.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, proficiency with Word, Publisher and Excel, strong interpersonal skills, confidentiality, and a pastoral approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Publisher and Excel.
• Willing to learn in a technology-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.
• Maintain confidentiality with a pastoral demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and answer phones; update voicemail greetings.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and parish mailings.
• Maintain parishioner census data using PDS/Church Office software.
• Manage parish communications via Flocknote and website updates.
• Prepare schedules for Ministers of the Altar and holy day Masses.
• Coordinate Safe Environment program for the parish.
• Attend Diocese of Nashville meetings as needed.
• Support pastors, staff and parish committees.

Skills

High school diploma

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Pastoral sensitivity

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Publisher

Excel

Job description

The Diocese of Nashville seeks a Parish Administrative and Pastoral Assistant to provide secretarial support to clergy and parishioners. This full-time, benefit-eligible role handles bulletin editing, census records, communications, website updates, and coordination with parish committees.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, proficiency with Word, Publisher and Excel, strong interpersonal skills, confidentiality, and a pastoral approach.