Parish Office/Christian Service Secretary

Archdiocese of Detroit; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Edith Catholic Church in Livonia, MI seeks a Parish Office/Christian Service Secretary to perform clerical and administrative duties, greet visitors, manage mail, and support parish ministries. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, confidentiality, and proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, ParishSoft, Canva and Sign Up Genius.

Two years parish office experience preferred. Work hours average 40 per week, with evenings, weekends, and special events. Start date December 2026.

Qualifications

• Two years' parish office experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and ParishSoft.
• Experience with Canva and Sign Up Genius is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with staff/volunteers.

Responsibilities

• General clerical: answer phones, greet visitors, manage mail and inquiries, proofread bulletin.
• Christian Service: coordinate meal trains, volunteer sign-ups, support bereavement ministry; work with social worker and volunteers.
• Administration: maintain sacrament records, manage parish databases, update registrations and contributions, process Mass intentions.

Skills

Word

Excel

Outlook

ParishSoft

Canva

Sign Up Genius

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Parish Soft

Canva

Sign Up Genius

Job description

Parish Office/Christian Service Secretary

Location: Livonia, MI
Job Id: 5570 # of Openings:1
ST. EDITH CATHOLIC CHURCH

POSITION DESCRIPTION
St. Edith Catholic Church is a parish of 2,600 families with a grade school. The individual will have general clerical and administrative duties. This position requires strong interpersonal and collaborative skills and a willingness to work with staff and volunteers in all areas of parish life.

Responsibilities

• General clerical: Answer phones, greet and assist visitors in a welcoming manner, respond to inquiries, manage incoming and outgoing mail, respond to general email, proofread the bulletin
• Christian Service: Coordinate meal trains and volunteer sign-ups, provide administrative support for bereavement/funeral ministry; work with Parish Social Worker and volunteers to coordinate donation collections and support programs and events
• Administration: Maintain accurate records for sacraments including Baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations, Weddings and Funerals. Manage parishioner databases such as registration updates, new members and contributions, process Mass intentions

Work Hours: Maintains a flexible work schedule averaging 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and special event

Attributes

• Ability to establish interpersonal relationships with parishioners and staff
• Ability to foster a welcoming and non-judgmental environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational and planning skills
• Strong sense of confidentiality

Desired Experience

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Parish Soft, Canva, Sign Up Genius
• Minimum of two years' experience working in a parish office

Projected start date is December 2026.

Human Resources 12 State Street, Detroit, MI 48226-1823 [e-mail]
313-237-5947