Parish Secretary

Parish Secretary Holy Disciples Parish Corporation Watertown, CT Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description The Parish Secretary is responsible for providing secretarial and related office services to assist the office manager and pastor.

Essential Functions:

Perform secretarial duties for the pastor and other designated staff. Receive and place telephone calls, enter written communications into word processing Format and submit the weekly bulletin Receive and send mail Greet and refer visitors to the appropriate individual Prepare bulk mailings/printings as needed Attend staff meetings and other meetings as requested Maintain Mass Book Provide assistance to persons in need that come to the parish. Provides charitable assistance supported by the parish and/or through referring persons to appropriate charitable or social agencies/organizations Assist with organizing the office and filing records. May be asked to perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as directed Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church and its mission Strong organizational skills Excellent interpersonal communication skills Good computer skills, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Canva Good record-keeping skills Good telephone etiquette Ability to present oneself professionally Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work effectively and efficiently including developing and maintaining effective record-keeping systems Ability to compose correspondence, minutes, and/or reports Ability to represent the parish to those that call, write, or visit Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent Three to five years of secretarial experience Word processing at 40 words per minute