Parish Secretary - St Matthias the Apostle Parish
Parish Secretary - St Matthias the Apostle Parish
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Job Description
The mission of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington is to spread the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world.
In the faithful pursuit of this mission St. Matthias the Apostle Parish in Lanham MD seeks a parish secretary. The Parish Secretary reports to and provides support to the Pastor and parish staff.
This role is 30 to 36 hours per week with generous benefits and the pay is $20.00 per hour
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Opens the parish office at 8:00am. Closes the office at 4:00pm.
- Prepares and transmits the weekly parish bulletin Greetings Announcements and Petitions.
- Provides secretarial and clerical services to the Pastor.
- Enters offertory collection data in database and provides regular reports to the Pastor.
- Manages office inventory of general and religious supplies.
- Coordinates clergy and volunteer schedules.
- Manages parish website and social media outlets in coordination with school staff.
- Other duties as requested
Required Education and Experience
Must be a practicing Catholic and living in coherence with Catholic ethical and moral teachings. High School diploma or GED is required. Additional education and Spanishspeaking skills would be helpful. At least one year of administrative experience is necessary. All employees must undergo a background check and undertake a written Statement of Confidentiality regarding parish business.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Candidates must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Multitasking skills and critical thinking are necessary as well as good organizational practices and a collegial work style. Advanced skills in MS Office (Word Excel) required and knowledge of Parish Soft Family Suite software is an advantage.
Work Environment
This job is in an office setting and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers telephones printers and photocopiers. The responsibilities of this position permit some flexibility in scheduled work hours but they are not compatible with remote work. This position is a 32 hour per week assignment and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Resumes may be sent to with two current references.
Employment Type
Full-Time
