Parish Office/Christian Service Secretary

Archdiocese of Detroit; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Edith Catholic Church in Livonia, MI seeks a Parish Office/Christian Service Secretary to support parish administration and meet staff and volunteer needs.

The role combines clerical duties, front-desk hospitality, and data management, with a focus on confidentiality and teamwork. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors, coordinating meal trains and volunteer sign-ups, assisting with bereavement ministry, maintaining sacramental records, and supporting events.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience working in a parish office.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and ParishSoft, Canva, Sign Up Genius.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Ability 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 mail, respond to general email, proofread the bulletin.
• Christian Service: Coordinate meal trains and volunteer sign-ups, support bereavement/funeral ministry, coordinate donations and programs/events with Parish Social Worker and volunteers.
• Administration: Maintain records for sacraments (Baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations, Weddings, Funerals); manage parishioner databases; process Mass intentions.

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Parish Soft

Canva

Sign Up Genius

Job description

Location: Livonia, MI

Job Id:5570

# of Openings:1

PARISH OFFICE/CHRISTIAN SERVICE SECRETARY

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.