Employment Center

St. Patrick Catholic Church is searching for a full-time Receptionist. (37.5 hours a week, 5 days a week).

Provides receptionist service for parish office:

• Answers phone, answers general parish questions and  assists when able
• Takes messages and/or refers callers to appropriate person
• Welcomes and greets people who come to parish office
• Schedules and takes requests for Mass cards, Sanctuary Lamp, and altar flowers
• Prepares Mass announcements and Mass intentions
• Prepares standard letters of eligibility for the Pastor
• Coordinates sick calls and anointing of the sick 
• Prepares labels and envelopes for mailings
• Assists with photo copying or duplicating of materials as requested
• Assists Director of Outreach registering new parishioners along with preparing and mailing welcome letter to new parishioners
• Maintains parishioner files, and the Parish Database
• Assists with copy work and trains others how to use office/clerical equipment.
• Provides typing services, handles general correspondence and clerical support
• Picks up and delivers staff mail
• Assists the Sacramental Coordinator with maintaining the Sacrament books along with taking and fulfilling requests for replacement certificate copies
• Oversees and inventory of office supplies. Order materials, supplies, equipment as needed
• Records and makes changes to telephone recording as needed
• Ability to relate well with people by phone or in person

Qualifications:

• AA degree
• One year of office experience
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet
• Excellent and professional telephone manner, interpersonal skills, confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively with Diocesan employees, department heads, representatives of other agencies and the general public
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and make responsible judgment calls
• Ability to respect confidentiality and consistently exercise discretion and good business judgment
• Updates/re-records telephone system recordings for Liturgical Seasons and Holidays

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds, and or 15-44 pounds
• Frequent use of both hands and fingers (i.e. typing)
• Frequent extended periods of sitting
• Occasional periods of standing, kneeling and climbing
• Occasional ability of minimal hearing (i.e. loud noises, sirens) and routine hearing (i.e. listening to others in conversation)
• Occasional time spent working closely with others

The above is intended to describe the general context of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Please contact Donna Faber at 561-626-8626, donna@stpatrickchurch.org .