Parish Secretary & Bookkeeping Assistant (Part-Time)

Diocese of Beaumont; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Diocese of Beaumont in Beaumont, TX seeks a part-time parish secretary/bookkeeper to support the pastor with confidential records and parish communications. The role covers day-to-day office operations, data entry, and light clerical tasks, under supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing bulletins, registering parishioners, and maintaining sacramental records using diocesan software. Office hours are 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; business college training preferred.
• Three to five years’ experience as a secretary or related position.
• Ability to operate office equipment and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and diocesan software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parishioners and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepares correspondence for the pastor, types minutes, memos, agendas, and mailing lists for the parish council.
• Opens incoming mail and distributes mail; maintains filing system.
• Register new parishioners and coordinate baptisms, funerals, weddings, and registrations.
• Maintains sacramental records, offertory envelopes, and parish census data.
• Maintains computer entries and updates census records in diocesan software.
• Oversees office machines, orders supplies, and ensures secure opening/closing of the parish office.

Skills

Data entry

Confidentiality

Communication

Record keeping

Office equipment

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Business College training preferred

Related professional training or certification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Diocese of Beaumont in Beaumont, TX seeks a part-time parish secretary/bookkeeper to support the pastor with confidential records and parish communications. The role covers day-to-day office operations, data entry, and light clerical tasks, under supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing bulletins, registering parishioners, and maintaining sacramental records using diocesan software. Office hours are 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Monday through Thursday.