Parish Office Secretary & Admin Assistant

The Archdiocese of Hartford; Woodbridge (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Hartford is seeking a Parish Office Assistant/Parish Secretary in Woodbridge, CT. You will serve as the first point of contact for parish members, perform secretarial duties for the Pastor and staff, manage communications, and oversee basic office operations.

Required are a high school diploma and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, plus the ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• Secretarial duties for the Pastor and parish staff as directed.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to update the parish website and manage communications.
• Professional and hospitable demeanor with confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial duties for the Pastor and designated staff or ministries.
• Receive/phone calls, schedule appointments, process written communications.
• Distribute mail and monitor parish email; greet visitors.
• Maintain voicemail and office calendars; take meeting minutes.
• Manage office supplies; coordinate volunteers for parish projects.
• Publish weekly bulletins in collaboration with staff; coordinate with printers.
• Maintain sacramental records and parish calendars; process statements.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Website update

Professional appearance

Confidentiality

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Archdiocese of Hartford is seeking a Parish Office Assistant/Parish Secretary in Woodbridge, CT. You will serve as the first point of contact for parish members, perform secretarial duties for the Pastor and staff, manage communications, and oversee basic office operations.

Required are a high school diploma and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, plus the ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor.