Parish Front Desk & Administrative Support

Diocese of Austin; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Austin is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Parish Reception area to greet visitors, manage calls, and assist with sacramental preparation and parish services. This role supports daily office operations with confidentiality and professionalism.

The successful candidate will handle initial forms, maintain records, and coordinate routing to staff while maintaining courteous interactions with parishioners, clergy, staff, volunteers, and community members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in office administration or receptionist roles preferred.
• Experience in church or nonprofit setting beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and serve as the first point of contact.
• Answer, screen, and route incoming calls.
• Process initial forms and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain a clean, organized reception area.
• Support parish operations with clerical tasks.
• Communicate parish announcements and scheduling updates.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Discretion

Hospitality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Parish management software

Job description

Diocese of Austin is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Parish Reception area to greet visitors, manage calls, and assist with sacramental preparation and parish services. This role supports daily office operations with confidentiality and professionalism.

The successful candidate will handle initial forms, maintain records, and coordinate routing to staff while maintaining courteous interactions with parishioners, clergy, staff, volunteers, and community members.