Administrative Assistant

Hours Per Week: 20 (Part Time)

Position Summary:

St. Matthew in Durham is looking for a responsible Administrative Assistant to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to support the Pastor, office and ministry staff. The ideal candidate will be organized, efficient, and detail oriented with a willingness to welcome parishioners, guests and staff in a warm and respectful manner. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Answer and return phone calls, emails and assist walk-ins in a timely, cooperative manner.
• Provide administrative support as needed with clerical assistance to pastor and staff.
• Assist with parish wide communications including manage content, layout and submitting of weekly parish bulletin.
• Maintain information in database and produce reports as needed.
• Prepare items needed for Mass and in-church Sacraments.
• Maintain church’s web calendar for events and facility use.
• Maintain Mass intentions calendar.
• Assist staff with various events and maintenance of the parish.
• Secretary for Parish Council Meetings. 

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 years of college preferred.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a business environment.
• Intermediate computer experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communications.
• EXCELLENT writing, editing, proofreading, printing/publishing skills.
• Ability to work with confidential information and maintain confidentiality.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus, but not required.
• Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks.
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training.