Parish Office Assistant -St. Peter's Parish - Olney Maryland

St. Peter's Church 0207; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Peter's Parish in Olney, Maryland is seeking a Parish Office Assistant to provide clerical and administrative support to the Pastor, staff, and ministries.

The role requires a practicing Catholic with discretion and organizational expertise to maintain a welcoming parish office environment. The position is part-time and on-site; duties include phone handling, visitor greetings, mail processing, basic bookkeeping, and data management with confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Professional demeanor and appearance suitable for a church environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong office skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Office administration: answer phones, greet visitors, mail, bookkeeping support.
• Draft correspondence, bulletins, and parish emails with a professional tone.
• Maintain databases and ensure confidentiality of sensitive data.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Absolute discretion

Organization

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Parishsoft Family Suite

Job description

Parish Office Assistant -St. Peter's Parish - Olney Maryland

Job Category: Parish Administration

Requisition Number: PARIS003238

• Posted : October 5, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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St. Peter's Church 0207
Olney, MD 208321520, USA

Description

Saint Peter’s Parish, Olney, Maryland is seeking a new staff member for our Parish Office. As the first point of contact for parishioners and visitors, this role is vital to the daily life and welcoming atmosphere of our parish community. We are looking for a practicing Catholic with a strong understanding of Catholic teachings, who intends to shape a career with our Parish.

This position provides comprehensive clerical and administrative support to the Pastor, parish staff, and ministries. A high degree of discretion, professionalism, and organizational expertise is required by this position to ensure the smooth operation of the Parish Office.

Responsibilities

• Office Administration: Manage phones, greet visitors, open and distribute mail, assist with bookkeeping, maintain records, and other standard office tasks.
• Communication: Draft correspondence, bulletin announcements, and parish emails with a high level of accuracy and professional tone.
• Data Management: Maintain databases and handle sensitive data with absolute confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Professional Demeanor: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a professional attitude and appearance appropriate for a church environment.
• Absolute Discretion: Proven ability to handle confidential, sensitive parish and personal information with utmost integrity.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong office skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Experience with Parishsoft Family Suite database software is a plus.
• Organization: Excellent time-management skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a busy environment.
• Mission Alignment: A practicing Catholic in good standing with an understanding of Catholic parish life and structures is preferred.

Pay range $23-$27per /hour, based on qualifications.

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