Title: Full - Time Office Receptionist

at

Saints Simon and Jude Parish

8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester PA 19380 40 hours per week with some flexibility depending on parish schedule. Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (with lunch break from 12:30 to 1:30 PM)

Candidates please send resume directly to Ron Avellino at ron@simonandjude.org or call at 610.696.3624.

Responsibilities include:

• Welcomes and greets visitors to the parish office Answers telephones; attends to requests, forwards calls, and takes messages.
• Check voicemail daily at the beginning of the day and after lunch.
• Register new parishioners.
• Accept and record Mass Card requests.
• Prepare Letters of Eligibility.
• Record information and schedule Baptisms - Complete Forms, advise parents of pre-Jordan class at end of month and other requirements.
• Prepare thank-you letters and acknowledgements.
• Maintain office supplies.
• Keep office equipment in working order (copier needs paper, postage meter may need added postage, etc.)
• Keep office supplies stocked and up to date.
• File, Photocopy, collate, and fax materials as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Pastor or Business Manager.

Necessary qualifications:

• Active member of a Roman Catholic parish.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to represent the parish to those who call, write or visit with strong interpersonal skills.
• Provide a welcoming and hospitable presence to all parishioners, guests, and visitors.
• Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and basic Excel.
• Excellent language and communication skills required (written and verbal)
• Requires good attention to detail while working independently and multi-tasking as needed.
• Able to walk up and down stairs, and lift up to 20 lbs.
• Candidate must comply with all Safe Environment requirements, including PA Criminal, Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint background checks, Protecting God's Children Training and Mandated Reporter Training.