Receptionist/Aide

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a part-time Receptionist/Aide for the Regina Cleri Community in Shrewsbury, MO. The role supports retired priests, answers calls, greets visitors, and assists with minor tasks.

Shifts are evenings on Mon and Sat, 7 pm–11 pm, totaling 8 hours weekly, with potential for extra shifts. Overnight availability is a plus. The position is on-site and requires a friendly, detail-oriented person.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to assist others and provide customer service.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones and log/direct visitors.
• Assist priests with minor administrative tasks and health-related duties.
• Handle emergencies by coordinating with leadership and emergency services.
• Light housekeeping in common areas (floors and bathrooms).
• Other duties as scheduled and required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Lifting 30 pounds

Job description

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.

This is an on-site Receptionist/Aide position located in Shrewsbury, MO. Our mission is to provide a safe and welcoming space for our retired priests to live in community with one another.

This position is part time, 8 hours per week, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts as available. The shifts are as follows: Monday evening, 7 pm - 11 pm, and Saturday evening, 7 pm - 11 pm. The front office schedule is made monthly and extra available shifts will be offered to team members in advance as well as urgent needs to cover vacation and sick time of other team members. Availability to work overnight shifts is a plus.

The successful candidate will be responsible for answering telephones; logging and directing visitors; serving and assisting priests with minor administrative and/or health-related tasks, such as making copies or giving eyedrops; handling emergencies by contacting leadership and working with emergency services; light housekeeping, including cleaning floors and bathrooms in the common areas; and other miscellaneous responsibilities that vary based on exact hours worked.

Job Requirements

Schedule: The schedule is made monthly. The front office is open 24/7. Shifts are typically 4 or 8 hours: 7 am - 3 pm, 3 pm - 11 pm, and 11pm - 7 am. This position is part time, 8 hours per week. The shifts are as follows: Monday evening, 7 pm - 11 pm, and Saturday evening, 7 pm - 11 pm.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Willingness to be of assistance to others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including reading and comprehending written and digital communications
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Ability to stand and sit for periods of time as needed to complete job responsibilities
• Ability to be gentle and compassionate in communicating with retired priests
• Provide excellent customer service, especially to visitors and during mealtimes
• Work well with front office manager, executive chef, nurse, administrator, and other team members at Regina Cleri Community

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.