Parish Front Desk & Communications Specialist (Part-Time)

Archchicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Parish Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for visitors and callers. You will provide general office support, manage parish communications, and assist with mass intentions and parish events while upholding Archdiocesan policies.

This role requires strong organizational skills, a friendly, service-minded attitude, and the ability to maintain confidentiality in a busy parish office environment in Chicago, IL.

Qualifications

• High School graduate, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in parish or business office setting, or equivalent combination of relevant education and related work experience.
• Strong demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Bilingual – English and Spanish, speaking, reading and writing.

Responsibilities

• Greet callers and guests, take messages and route calls and parish emails as appropriate.
• Respond to callers and guests by providing general information and assistance with regards to parish activities and procedures.
• Provide a high level of hospitality to visitors and meeting attendees.
• Perform office functions including, but not limited to, copying, scanning, faxing, filing mail sorting and scheduling of meetings.
• Maintain parish files in an orderly and timely fashion.
• May record sacramental records and provide copies when requested following Archdiocesan guidelines.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Parish Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for visitors and callers. You will provide general office support, manage parish communications, and assist with mass intentions and parish events while upholding Archdiocesan policies.

This role requires strong organizational skills, a friendly, service-minded attitude, and the ability to maintain confidentiality in a busy parish office environment in Chicago, IL.