Pastoral Administrative Assistant

Archny; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of St.Francis of Assisi is seeking an Administrative Assistant to the Pastor in Midtown Manhattan. You will provide confidential support to the Pastor and parish leadership, manage the Pastor’s calendar, and help ensure smooth day-to-day parish operations.

As a primary contact for parishioners and visitors, you will deliver excellent customer service in a faith-centered environment, coordinating records, sacraments, and communications with discretion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Administrative support experience required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Strong organization, time management and multitasking.
• Professional customer service and respectful demeanor.
• Ability to work independently with parish staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential administrative support to the Pastor and Parish Business Manager.
• Manage the Pastor’s calendar, appointments, meetings and events.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, hospitality and scheduling.
• Maintain filing systems and distribute documents.
• Assist with parish communications, bulletins and social media content.
• Support human resources tasks with confidentiality.
• Coordinate sacramental scheduling and parish documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Administrative support

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Customer service

Time management

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Parish management software

Job description

The Church of St.Francis of Assisi is seeking an Administrative Assistant to the Pastor in Midtown Manhattan. You will provide confidential support to the Pastor and parish leadership, manage the Pastor’s calendar, and help ensure smooth day-to-day parish operations.

As a primary contact for parishioners and visitors, you will deliver excellent customer service in a faith-centered environment, coordinating records, sacraments, and communications with discretion.