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Detroit, MI - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Title: Parish Secretary
Location: Saint Mary of Redford Catholic Church Detroit MI
Reports To: Pastor
Employment Type: FullTime
FLSA Status: NonExempt (eligible for overtime)
Position Summary:
Saint Mary of Redford Parish in Detroit seeks a welcoming organized and professional Parish Secretary to support the daily operations of the parish office. As the first point of contact for parishioners and visitors the Parish Secretary plays a key role in fostering a hospitable environment. This fulltime role involves a broad range of administrative duties and requires collaboration with the parish priestin solidum/Moderator parish ministries volunteers and the bookkeeper from Parish Accounting Services and the Family of Parish priests directors and committees to ensure smooth and accountable parish operations.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Greet and assist visitors parishioners and callers with warmth and professionalism
  • Maintain the parish calendar including scheduling of Mass intentions meetings facility use and parish events
  • Prepare edit and distribute the weekly parish bulletin announcements and other communications
  • Maintain accurate and uptodate sacramental records (baptisms marriages funerals etc.) in accordance with Archdiocesan guidelines
  • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence including phone calls emails and mail
  • Order and manage office and liturgical supplies
  • Provide administrative support to the pastor and parish staff
  • Assist with parish mailings event logistics and coordination of liturgical functions
  • Enter and track weekly offertory and other contributions; assist with donation records and reports
  • Collaborate with the bookkeeper from Parish Accounting Services by providing timely and accurate records reports and supporting documentation for financial processing
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times especially regarding parishioner information and financial data
Qualifications:
  • Practicing Catholic in good standing preferred
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or administrative certification a plus
  • At least two years of administrative or office support experience; experience in a parish or nonprofit setting preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Publisher Outlook)
  • Familiarity with parish or church management software (e.g. ParishSOFT) preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organized detailoriented and capable of managing multiple priorities
  • Trustworthy discreet and able to maintain strict confidentiality
  • Friendly collaborative and missionoriented
Work Environment:
This is a fulltime onsite position in the parish office during regular weekday hours. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to support parish events or liturgies.
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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