Pastor’s Assistant & Parish Operations Lead

Catholic Charities Jacksonville; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking a dedicated Pastor’s Assistant to support the pastor with discretion and professionalism, handling varied parish duties and coordinating with ministry teams.

The role focuses on calendar management, communications, liturgy coordination, and administrative tasks. This full-time position requires a respectful understanding of Catholic mission and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Gmail Calendar, and Scheduling Software.
• Working knowledge of accounting programs and Parish SOFT.
• Must possess knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church and its Mission.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Pastor’s calendar, schedule appointments, and prepare correspondence.
• Manage phone calls, take messages, and communicate with Pastor.
• Generate routine correspondence and respond to parish emails and calls.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and Parish Pastoral Council meetings.
• Coordinate Sacrament of the Sick communications for priest visits.
• Organize liturgy details, readings, and music coordination with staff.
• Administer the Parish Safe Environment program with volunteers.
• Cross-train to cover the parish Administrative Assistant when needed.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Gmail Calendar

Scheduling Software

Parish SOFT

Accounting programs

Customer service

Office administration

Organization

Communication

Tools

Parish SOFT

Scheduling Software

Email

Job description

St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking a dedicated Pastor’s Assistant to support the pastor with discretion and professionalism, handling varied parish duties and coordinating with ministry teams.

The role focuses on calendar management, communications, liturgy coordination, and administrative tasks. This full-time position requires a respectful understanding of Catholic mission and strong organizational skills.