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Parish Office Assistant

Stmargaretmary, Granite Heights, WI, United States


Job Summary
The Parish Office Assistant responsibilities are to assist the Parish Administrative Assistant with their daily task. The position reports to the Pastor and operates under the supervision of the Parish Administrative Assistant, with latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative. This is a full-time position working 32 - 40 hours a week.

Ministerial Character
The Pastor is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the Parish, which the Bishop has entrusted top him. He makes Christ’s mission present and enduring in the parish. In order to fulfil his mission, the Pastor employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious or lay people. He shares with them his mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Positions utilized by Holy Trinity Catholic Church help to extend the ministry of the Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Pastor in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.

Essential Job Duties

As an integral part of your ministry for the Church as carried out in this position, support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Corn Hill in both your professional and personal life.

Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Continuously grow in your ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.

Data Entry:

Input weekly parishioner donations

Set-up new parishioners in the Data System

Record Parish Capital Campaign Donations and send out reminders as needed

Input new data into the cemetery computer program

Other Tasks:

Fold and insert bulletins as needed

Assist with Mass intention scheduling

Assist with the weekly bulletin

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Data Entry & Other Tasks:

Ability to use basic computer skills

Ability to use normal office equipment, e.g. phones, copier, desk equipment

Ability to work in a noisy and fast paced environment

Ability to coordinate various programs and multi task in an effective manner

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

High School Graduate with computer training

Experience:

No experience required. Will be trained on the job.

Licenses / Certificates:

Valid Texas driver’s license.

Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.

Catholic Requirement:

Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing.

Working Conditions

Working in an at-will status

Working in a smoke/tobacco free environment

Working in a fast paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly

Some weekend and holiday work may be required

Will be exposed to religious ceremonies

May be required to attend and participate in Catholic liturgical services

Must adhere to established dress codes and code of conduct

May be required to use personal vehicle to drive on parish-related or diocesan business

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