Parish Secretary, Asst

Job Description

Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday, approximately 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Some flexibility required to attend occasional evening parish meetings)

Position Summary

St. Mary's Catholic Church is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Part-Time Parish Secretary to support the daily operations of the parish office. This individual will serve as a welcoming presence for parishioners and visitors while assisting with administrative, communication, and parish coordination tasks.

Key Responsibilities
• Greet parishioners and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Answer phones and respond to general inquiries
• Assist with preparation of the weekly bulletin and parish communications
• Maintain parish records and perform data entry
• Process mail, email, and general correspondence
• Provide administrative support including filing, document preparation, and scheduling
• Support sacramental recordkeeping and other parish documentation
• Prepare meeting agendas in coordination with parish leadership
• Attend parish meetings as needed and accurately record meeting minutes
• Distribute meeting materials and follow up on assigned action items
• Assist with general office tasks as assigned

Qualifications
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and email
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Prior administrative or office experience preferred

Hourly wage is dependent on experience and qualifications. This position will be working in conjunction with the current part-time secretary/bookkeeper. Please submit a resume and brief letter of interest to: Office@Stmlys.diolcparish.org

About the Employer

The family of St. Mary's of Lyndon Station, Wisconsin is a welcoming community of the Catholic faith united in Catholic tradition and growing in the spirit of Vatican II. We come together at Liturgical and Sacramental celebrations to be nourished so we may respond to the gospel mission of Jesus Christ in our daily lives. We strive as a Christian community and in our personal lives to serve God and all of His people, especially the poor.