Remote Parish Office Clerk & Front Desk

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working times

Remote working options

Paid vacation increasing with service

Personal leaves of absence

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking an Office Clerk to serve as an integral part of Father Dempsy Charities.

The role greets visitors, redirects inquiries, and performs standard receptionist and clerical duties including answering calls, taking messages, and distributing mail. Responsibilities include supporting pastors, business managers, ministries, sacristans, and parish organizations; maintaining calendars, sacramental records, and donor databases; ensuring confidentiality; and

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a general office environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience in business software/databases. Proficient typing skills.
• General knowledge and support of the Catholic Church, sacraments and liturgies.

Responsibilities

• Provides secretarial and clerical services to the pastor, business manager, ministries and parish organizations.
• Provides general receptionist services for the parish office including the recording of clear and accurate messages, the handling of routine questions about policies, events etc., and greeting visitors.
• Distributes mail and other related material.
• Maintains Mass intentions, book and cards.
• Monitors and orders office supplies
• Maintains sacramental records for the parish (records of new parishioners, baptisms, marriages, funerals).
• Maintain a new parishioner database
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking an Office Clerk to serve as an integral part of Father Dempsy Charities.

The role greets visitors, redirects inquiries, and performs standard receptionist and clerical duties including answering calls, taking messages, and distributing mail. Responsibilities include supporting pastors, business managers, ministries, sacristans, and parish organizations; maintaining calendars, sacramental records, and donor databases; ensuring confidentiality; and