Parish Receptionist

Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church; Fort Myers, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Fort Myers is seeking a Parish Receptionist to be the first point of contact, setting a welcoming tone and providing professional support for the parish office.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, handling calls, directing inquiries, sorting mail, maintaining ParishSoft sacramental records and Mass books, and supporting staff, with office experience preferred and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of office experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites and databases.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiar with the Catholic faith.

Responsibilities

• Greet all visitors to Parish.
• Answers all phone calls and refers calls to appropriate staff members; takes clear messages if staff is not available.
• Provide answers to caller questions and assistance when appropriate.
• Review, sort and distribute all mail accordingly.
• Maintains ParishSoft sacramental records and Mass book, prayer list for sick, mass intentions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Job Title: Parish Receptionist, Full-time

Reports to: BusinessManager

Location: St. John XXIII Parish | Fort Myers, Florida

Classification: Hourly/Non-exempt

Overview
This position is the first point of contact and sets the tone of the Parish environment and demonstrates courtesy, friendliness, and professionalism for anyone who visits the Parish; as well as providing support for all office functions, including coordinating with all aspects of the Parish. Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:

JobResponsibilities

• Greet all visitors to Parish.
• Answers all phone calls and refers calls to appropriate staff members; takes clear messages if staff is not available.
• Provide answers to caller questions and assistance when appropriate.
• Review, sort and distribute all mail accordingly.
• Maintains, ParishSoft sacramental records and Mass book, prayer list for sick, mass intentions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 year of office experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites and databases.
• Excellent communications skills both written and oral.
• Familiar with the Catholic faith.
• Effective listener, responsive and supportive towards parishioners, volunteers, and staff.
• Exhibits good judgment, is highly motivated and self-directed.