Receptionist

Diocese of Tucson; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Tucson seeks a Receptionist for St. George Roman Catholic Parish in Apache Junction, AZ. The role is full-time and non-exempt, reporting under the Pastor for front-desk and administrative duties in a parish setting.

Responsibilities include answering calls, mail handling, calendar management, and basic typing. Strong communication, confidentiality, and reliability are essential; weekend or after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Must align with the Diocese and parish mission.
• Excellent communications, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrate courtesy to all; maintain confidentiality.
• Be a self-starter, well organized, able to multitask.
• Able to pass background and credit checks.
• Proficient with standard computer software and office tools.
• Flexibility for weekend or after-hours work if required.
• Typing at least 40 WPM; basic office etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Receive and route calls professionally and courteously.
• Sort and distribute mail; assist with mailings.
• Manage calendars and scheduling as needed.
• Provide general administrative support and typing.
• Greet visitors; keep reception area tidy.
• Support parish staff and DRE as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing 40 WPM

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Punctuality

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Internet research

Job description

Job Description

St. George Roman Catholic Parish

Job Description

Job Title: Receptionist Status: Full Time

Exemption Status: Non-exempt Salary Grade: 20

Department/Location: St. George Roman Catholic Parish, Apache Junction, AZ.

Primary Function: Under the direction of the Pastor, is responsible for providing a variety of receptionist and administrative duties in a parish. The Employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, “…Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.” (Eph. 4:1)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recognize and support the Catholic Mission of the Diocese by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The employee may not espouse, in word or deed, any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey; strive to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Foster communication and work collaboratively with office staff.
• Answer and handle incoming telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner; Distribute mail daily; perform mailings as necessary.
• Prioritize, coordinate, and schedule calendar requests; maintain and ensure accuracy of the calendar.
• Provide assistance and provide administrative support as necessary to include typing of correspondence and other documents.
• Attending to the needs of visitors to the parish; keep the reception room and office area in good order.
• Provide support to parish personnel as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist the Director of Religious Education as needed.
  
  
  

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.

Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; carrying and keyboarding.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and the parish; must be in communion with the Church
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills
• Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parents, parishioners, and the public.
• Must be a self-starter, well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and parent information.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is always a must; weekend and after hours work may be required.
• Proficiency in computer technology to include word-processing, spreadsheets, and internet research; typing skill of 40 WPM.
• Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance.
• Ability to successfully pass a background, criminal history, and credit history check.
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• 1 year’s experience as a receptionist in a small, medium, or large firm or equivalent experience.
  
  
  

Covenants of Employment:

St. George Parish is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy”, no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the Parish when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.