St. Ignatius Hickory Parish, is seeking candidates for a part-time Receptionist. The Receptionist will provide receptionist services and clerical support for the parish office.
The weekly hours are 19, non-benefit eligible.
Essential Functions
- Welcome and direct visitors; answer telephone calls and direct calls appropriately; retrieve and return or route messages; answer routine questions to assist other staff, volunteers, parishioners, and prospective parishioners.
- Maintain parish census and offering software system.
- Maintain parish sacramental records.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail: sort and distribute mail; prepare bulk mailings and related records; monitor postage meter and ensure refill as needed; prepare items for special deliveries; prepare and run mailing labels as needed.
- Sell Mass cards and record Mass intentions; maintain records for Mass stipends; order Mass cards as needed.
- Provide basic secretarial support as requested; type correspondence and prepare for dissemination or mailing.
- Prepare and send out welcome packets for new parishioners.
- Receive telephone calls during work hours from individuals requesting health care ministry visits, anointing, or Communion; notify priests, deacon, and/or volunteers on timely basis.
- Perform other duties as requested or needed.
Position Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent; minimum of three years' experience as a receptionist in a professional work environment.
- Basic level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of products.
- General knowledge of the Catholic Church, including Sacraments.
- Practicing Catholic.
- Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, and the use of office machines and equipment; including fax, copiers, and postage machine.
- Ability to project a courteous, warm, and welcoming, and empathetic image to the public and to all constituents, whether on the telephone or in person.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional demeanor in all situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Pay Range: $17.00 - $20.00, Hourly
Benefits:
We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.
