Parish Office & Volunteer Coordination 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

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.