Parish Secretary/Receptionist
On-siteBlanco, Texas, United States
Blanco, Texas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLarge
Full TimeLarge
Job Summary
Oversee day-to-day parish office operations, including supervising volunteers, coordinating sacramental records and liturgies, and scheduling facility usage. Manage parish communications, bulletin boards, and fundraising activities while answering calls and assisting visitors. Ensure all sacramental documents are accurate and sent to the Diocese of Austin, collaborating with the Business Administrator and EIM Coordinator. Maintain confidentiality and model Gospel values within a fast-paced environment. Work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed, using a personal vehicle for off-site travel.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED acceptable to the Texas Education Agency
- Two (2) years or more wage-earning work experience
- English (proficient in conversing, reading, and writing)
- Spanish (proficient in conversing, reading, and writing)
- Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing
- Valid Texas driver's license
- Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM/Virtus) policies throughout the employment period
- Ability to work outside normal business hours including holidays and weekends if needed
- Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format
Desired Qualifications
- Skill in using office equipment (e.g. copiers, fax machine, telephone system, laminating machine, etc.)
- Skill in using computers and related software applications (e.g. word processing software, spreadsheets, email, databases, Publisher, etc.)
- Must have good interpersonal skills
- Must have the ability to learn new software programs as needed
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with St. Ferdinand and Good Shepherd staff, clergy, peers, and laity
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
- Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to maintain respect at all times
- Ability to work with and lead a highly diverse membership base
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