Parish Administrative & Sacramental Coordinator

Archdiocese of Detroit; Marine City (MI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Detroit seeks a Part-Time Pastoral Administrative Assistant in Marine City, MI. The role supports the Pastor and Pastoral Associate by overseeing Sacramental preparation, recordkeeping, liturgical training, and Safe Environment compliance.

You will interact with staff, parishioners, and volunteers, manage sacraments records, schedule ceremonies, and assist with ministry coordination. Strong organizational and Catholic mission alignment are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Theology, Pastoral Studies, Religious Education, or related field.
• A practicing Catholic in good standing who demonstrates a deep love for the Church, its teachings, and pastoral mission
• Good interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail, especially regarding church law, recordkeeping, and data privacy
• Proficiency with parish data management systems and standard office software (or willingness to learn)

Responsibilities

• Assist with Sacramental Preparation documentation and scheduling of Baptism/Marriage processes.
• Maintain precise sacramental registers (physical and electronic) and issue certificates.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and commissioning of liturgical ministers.
• Support Safe Environment compliance, training, background checks, and audits.
• Coordinate liturgical documentation, Mass outlines, and schedules for services.
• Assist Pastoral Associate in supervising staff and volunteers; attend meetings as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Tech Savviness

Faith Alignment

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Theology, Pastoral Studies, Religious Education, or related field

Tools

Parish data management systems

Office software

Job description

Archdiocese of Detroit seeks a Part-Time Pastoral Administrative Assistant in Marine City, MI. The role supports the Pastor and Pastoral Associate by overseeing Sacramental preparation, recordkeeping, liturgical training, and Safe Environment compliance.

You will interact with staff, parishioners, and volunteers, manage sacraments records, schedule ceremonies, and assist with ministry coordination. Strong organizational and Catholic mission alignment are essential.