Receptionist

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Cottleville (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working times

Remote working options

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Parish Office Evening Assistant to provide administrative and hospitality support during evening parish office hours. This part-time role welcomes parishioners and assists with routine tasks, ensuring the Parish Center is secure at the end of each shift.

Works closely with the Business Manager and supports the needs of all parish office staff, including handling confidential information with care and coordinating documents for parish meetings and events.

Qualifications

• Friendly, welcoming, and service-oriented alignment with Catholic mission.
• Dependable and punctual, able to work independently during evening hours.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Basic computer, telephone, copying, and general office skills.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally with parishioners and staff.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls and direct to voicemail during evening hours.
• Welcome parishioners, visitors, and guests with general requests and document handling.
• Shred confidential information according to procedures.
• Prepare bank bags for weekly Mass collections.
• Assemble meeting packets and parish materials for events.
• Make copies of Worship Aids and other parish materials as assigned.
• Assist with mailings, including Annual Contribution Statements.
• Provide general administrative support to parish staff.
• Lock and secure Parish Center offices and front door at shift end.
• Perform other duties to support parish office and ministries.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Tools

Telephone system

Copying equipment

Job description

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The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Parish Office Evening Assistant provides administrative and hospitality support during evening parish office hours. This position serves as a welcoming presence for parishioners, visitors, and guests while assisting with routine office tasks and ensuring the Parish Center is secure at the end of each shift.

The Evening Assistant works closely with the Business Manager and supports the needs of all parish office staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Answer incoming telephone calls and direct calls to voicemail as appropriate during evening hours.
• Welcome and assist parishioners, visitors, and guests with general requests, including key pick-up and drop-off and delivery or collection of documents and paperwork.
• Shred confidential and sensitive information according to parish procedures.
• Prepare bank bags for weekly Mass collections.
• Assemble meeting packets and other materials for parish meetings and events.
• Make copies of Worship Aids and other parish materials as assigned.
• Assist with mailings, including the Annual Contribution Statements.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to parish office staff as assigned by daytime staff.
• At the conclusion of each shift, ensure the Parish Center administrative office and front door are properly locked and secured.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the parish office and its ministries.

Job Requirements

• Friendly, welcoming, and service-oriented manner consistent with the mission and values of the Catholic Church.
• Dependable and punctual, with the ability to work independently during evening hours.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Basic computer, telephone, copying, and general office skills.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally with parishioners, visitors, clergy, staff, and volunteers.
• Ability to follow established parish procedures, including those related to security and confidential materials.

Work Schedule

This is a part-time hourly position scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings from 4:00–7:00 p.m.

The Parish Office Evening Assistant reports to the Business Manager and provides support to all parish office staff.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.