Description
St. Rita Catholic Parish is seeking a welcoming and organized Parish Receptionist to be the first point of contact for our parish community. This role involves a mix of administrative and hospitality duties, including answering and directing phone calls, taking accurate messages, and facilitating clear communication between the pastor, staff, and ministry coordinators.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing a warm and helpful presence at the front desk.
- Managing phone calls, emails, and correspondence with professionalism and care.
- Proficiency in office software (Microsoft Office Suite).
- Attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Assist with social media tasks, including content creation, scheduling posts and monitor messages on parish social media platforms.
- Assisting with various administrative tasks to support parish operations.
- Keeping the office space organized and running smoothly.
- Maintain discretion and confidentiality.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects as well as to work independently.
- Understanding of religious practices and church protocols.
- Commitment to the values and mission of the parish.
Requirements
Requirements:
Candidates should possess a welcoming attitude, computer skills, and experience in secretarial work. Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team are essential. The job may require physical activity, such as lifting and moving up to 50 pounds. Compensation will be determined based on the church’s internal pay policy and various factors related to the candidate’s qualifications.
How to apply:
If you are interested in being part of our Parish, please submit your resume, cover letter, and 2 references to the Parish Administrator at parishadministrator@st-rita.org.
We look forward to welcoming an individual who shares our values and commitment in faith and service.
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
St. Rita Catholic Parish (Sierra Madre)
50 E. Alegria Avenue
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
parishadministrator@st-rita.org