Parish Office Secretary & Bookkeeping Assistant

St Josephs Catholic Church; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

St Josephs Catholic Church seeks a part-time parish secretary/bookkeeper to support the pastor with confidential clerical tasks and daily office operations. You will handle correspondence, minutes, bulletins, and parish communications, while managing funds and records in diocesan software.

The role requires 3–5 years of secretarial experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality in a faith-based environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Business College training preferred.
• Three to five years of secretarial experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database software; ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, minutes, agendas, and mailing lists for parish staff.
• Monitor and deposit funds; manage office mail and supplies.
• Maintain sacramental records and parish census data; update offertory envelopes.
• Prepare weekend bulletin and coordinate baptisms, funerals, weddings, and registrations.

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Business College training

Professional training/certification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database programs

Job description

St Josephs Catholic Church seeks a part-time parish secretary/bookkeeper to support the pastor with confidential clerical tasks and daily office operations. You will handle correspondence, minutes, bulletins, and parish communications, while managing funds and records in diocesan software.

The role requires 3–5 years of secretarial experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality in a faith-based environment.