Administrative Assistant and Receptionist

Job Description

Administrative Assistant and Receptionist
St. Faustina Catholic Church
Fulshear, Katy, Richmond
Summary:
St. Faustina Catholic Church is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant/Receptionist for the Parish Office. Excellent communication skills are required, with the ability to work cooperatively with other staff members and volunteers. The candidate must project a faith-filled presence and maintain confidentiality. The qualified person in this position exhibits a spirit of welcoming and hospitality to parishioners. The Administrative Assistant will be expected to maintain registration information databases, answer phones, greet parishioners and visitors with courtesy, and assist with clerical needs as assigned. Ability to speak English and Spanish fluently is required.

The typical schedule will be Monday through Thursday, 10:30 am to 7:30 pm. Scheduled Friday shifts may vary if parish activities require it.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide administrative/receptionist services for the parish office including answering incoming phone calls, handling routine questions regarding policies, ministries, events, and other parish activities, and greeting visitors in an exceptionally hospitable and welcoming manner.
• Responsible for registration of new families and management of the Church Databases.
• Perform ongoing clerical support functions such as typing, filing,

The ideal candidate for this position must have the following:
• Extensive experience working with large databases, managing large volumes of records and data. Demonstrated ability to work at a fast pace with attention to detail to ensure information is correctly entered and on time. Working accurately with data entry is required.
• Strong computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office Suite as described above. Knowledge of ParishSoft and/or ParishStaq is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, maintaining proper records and files.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
• A strong work ethic and attention to detail with a history of reliable attendance.
• Action-oriented with a flexible disposition to adjust to changes in schedules, routines, and job assignments.
• Exhibits a commitment to good customer service with a spirit of welcoming, hospitality, and helpfulness.
• Ability to work with integrity, maintaining the confidentiality of the information managed

Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a similar administrative position required.
Prior parish experience is helpful.
A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Ability to speak English and Spanish fluently is required.

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to bgillespie@saintfaustinachurch.org with "Administrative Assistant" in the subject line.

About the Employer

Saint Faustina parish is a dynamic parish full of spiritual energy located in a rapid growth area of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston. The parish's focus is to serve the spiritual and pastoral needs of the Catholic and surrounding community as a center of divine mercy.