Employment

Parish Secretary

St. Joe’s is currently seeking an organized and efficient Office Secretary to join the Parish administrative team. Reporting to the Parish Life Coordinator, this part-time, hourly position will provide clerical and general operational assistance to support the pastoral mission of our church. 


What You’ll Do:

  • Answer phone calls, emails, and mail; respond to all general inquiries
  • Greet and assist visitors to the Parish office
  • Update and maintain church records, ensuring accuracy and safeguarding confidentiality
  • Schedule priest and deacon visits
  • Utilize Scheduler Ministry Pro to manage all liturgy assignments
  • Monitor office supplies/inventory and order as needed
  • Complete diocesan reports as directed
  • Support administrative staff with bookkeeping-related tasks, financial postings, reports, etc.
  • May provide general assistance in the coordination of Parish funerals as requested
  • Perform other general office duties as assigned by Pastor, Parish Life Coordinator, and/or Office Manager


What We’re Looking For:

  • Faithful, practicing Catholic in good standing
  • A consistently welcoming, patient, and helpful approach to others
  • Self-starter with strong initiative, and the ability to “jump in” where there is a need 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Proficiency with computers/software and the ability to learn new systems (i.e. Scheduler Ministry Pro)
  • Regular and reliable attendance
  • Flexibility to accommodate possible and/or occasional variance in office hours or weekly schedule
  • Previous work experience in an administrative/clerical role preferred


Position is currently anticipated to work on-site at the Parish Office approximately 10 hours per week, Monday through Thursday mornings. This schedule may be adjusted depending on church/admin needs.  Hours may also temporarily increase up to 15 per week at certain times during the year depending on projects and other church activities, so flexibility is key! 

If you are interested and qualified, please prayerfully consider employing your time and talent to support our faith community!  Contact Margie Sauter at margies@sjypsi.com for questions, or to submit a letter of interest highlighting your experience and specific qualifications. 



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