Part- Time Bilingual Administrative Assistant for Parish (NE)

Job description

St. Athanasius, located in Baltimore, MD, is seeking a qualified bilingual, part-time Administrative Assistant that will work 15 hours per week.

The Administrative Assistant serves as a welcoming presence for all who visit, work in, or call the office. This position works alongside parish staff and provides support to the Pastor, staff, and parish volunteers. Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills are strongly preferred.

Essential Functions

• Welcome all who contact or visit the Parish Office and provide appropriate assistance, including intake process for baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
• Maintain sacramental information in record books and electronic records.
• Provide administrative support to the Parish Office, including Assisting Pastor and staff with correspondence program registration, fundraising efforts, and publishing of various documents, such as the weekly church bulletin.
• Prepare bookkeeping items, such as receipts and bills, according to appropriate accounting protocols.
• Manage parishioner database, parish website, and electronic communications.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• The ability to speak, read, and write clear English is required.
• Written and verbal communication in Spanish is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent discretion and judgment to serve all who seek assistance and to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with clergy, staff, and volunteers as well as effectively prioritize tasks and meet timelines.
• Computer competency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn parish-specific database systems.
• General knowledge of the Catholic Church is preferred.
• Must model Christian attitudes and behaviors and adhere to the Archdiocesan Code of Conduct.

Pay Range: $22.00 - $26.00, Hourly

Benefits:

We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.