Parish Secretary & Ministry Administrator

Diocese of Austin; Somerville (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Ann Catholic Church in the Diocese of Austin seeks a Parish Secretary to support the Pastor and parish mission, serving as receptionist and secretary in daily parish operations.

Responsibilities include maintaining the parish calendar, preparing the Sunday Bulletin, handling correspondence, managing Sacramental records, paying invoices, and coordinating liturgical schedules. Candidates should be proficient with basic computer tools, bilingual in English and Spanish, with at least a high

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of secretarial or receptionist experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parish calendar and appointments.
• Prepare and distribute the Sunday Bulletin and announcements.
• Respond to calls and greet visitors with courtesy and professionalism.
• Manage Sacramental Records and ministry records; assist with baptisms, confirmations, weddings, and funerals as needed.
• Process invoices and track church expenses; coordinate with parish bookkeeper.
• Open/close office, monitor mail, and coordinate with staff and volunteers.

Skills

Parish administration

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Bilingual English/Spanish

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

St. Ann Catholic Church in the Diocese of Austin seeks a Parish Secretary to support the Pastor and parish mission, serving as receptionist and secretary in daily parish operations.

Responsibilities include maintaining the parish calendar, preparing the Sunday Bulletin, handling correspondence, managing Sacramental records, paying invoices, and coordinating liturgical schedules. Candidates should be proficient with basic computer tools, bilingual in English and Spanish, with at least a high