Parish Secretary: Compassionate Front Desk & Admin Lead

Diocese of Raleigh; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Henderson, NC is seeking a Part-Time Parish Secretary to support daily pastoral and business functions.

The Parish Secretary serves as the central administrative foundation of the parish, ensuring the efficient operation of daily pastoral and business functions. By overseeing key office logistics, managing official correspondence, and maintaining accurate sacramental registries, this role provides critical structural support to clergy, staff, and ministry

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of related work experience.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Proficient with Gmail, Slack, Microsoft Office.
• Ability to relate to and communicate with diverse groups.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous record keeping.
• Knowledge of Catholic faith.
• Background check and Safe Environment Training required.

Responsibilities

• Office/Parish Reception
• Answer calls and emails promptly, warmly, and professionally.
• Provide accurate information on masses, sacraments, events, and ministries.
• Route calls to clergy, staff, or ministry leaders as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate messages.
• Document sacramental information in parish records.
• Prepare weekly bulletin and announcements; update website.
• Organize and file parish documents and communications.
• Support vendor coordination and parish operations as needed.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or coursework in office/admin related field

Tools

Gmail

Slack

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Henderson, NC is seeking a Part-Time Parish Secretary to support daily pastoral and business functions.

The Parish Secretary serves as the central administrative foundation of the parish, ensuring the efficient operation of daily pastoral and business functions. By overseeing key office logistics, managing official correspondence, and maintaining accurate sacramental registries, this role provides critical structural support to clergy, staff, and ministry