Front Desk Receptionist

Archdiocese Of St. Louis, Missouri

Job Location:

Chesterfield - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith serve others and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminarys campus the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

Ascension Catholic Church in Chesterfield is seeking a friendly organized and mission-driven Front Desk Receptionist to serve as the welcoming first point of contact for parishioners visitors and staff. This position plays an important role in supporting the parishs daily operations by providing reception and administrative assistance to the pastor parish staff and ministries.

Job Responsibilities

Provide receptionist services for the parish office by greeting visitors and directing them to the appropriate staff member ministry or resource.
Answer and route incoming phone calls record clear and accurate messages and respond to routine questions regarding parish policies Mass schedules and events.
Provide administrative and clerical support to the pastor parish leadership ministries and parish organizations.
Receive sort and distribute incoming mail packages and parish communications.
Maintain parish records including sacramental records such as baptisms marriages and funerals.
Maintain Mass intention records books and Mass cards.
Assist with maintaining and updating the parishioner database including registering new parishioners.
Monitor office supply levels and coordinate ordering as needed.
Support parish communications and administrative tasks as assigned.
Maintain strict confidentiality in all parish matters and records.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support parish operations.

Job Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a receptionist administrative or general office environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
Experience with office databases or parish management software preferred.
Strong typing organizational and multitasking skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a welcoming and professional demeanor.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion gender national origin age marital parental veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check Family Care Safety Registration drug screen employment and educational licensure/certification verification health screening and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

Provide receptionist services for the parish office by greeting visitors and directing them to the appropriate staff member ministry or resource.
Answer and route incoming phone calls record clear and accurate messages and respond to routine questions regarding parish policies Mass schedules and events.
Provide administrative and clerical support to the pastor parish leadership ministries and parish organizations.
Receive sort and distribute incoming mail packages and parish communications.
Maintain parish records including sacramental records such as baptisms marriages and funerals.
Maintain Mass intention records books and Mass cards.
Assist with maintaining and updating the parishioner database including registering new parishioners.
Monitor office supply levels and coordinate ordering as needed.
Support parish communications and administrative tasks as assigned.
Maintain strict confidentiality in all parish matters and records.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support parish operations.

Job Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a receptionist administrative or general office environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
Experience with office databases or parish management software preferred.
Strong typing organizational and multitasking skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a welcoming and professional demeanor.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Required Experience:

Junior IC