- Parishes
- West Chester, PA, USA
- Full Time
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.
