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Parish Secretary

New Melle, MO, US, 63365-0100

Job Summary

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, New Melle is seeking a welcoming, organized, and dependable Parish Secretary to serve as the first point of contact for the parish office. This individual will support the day-to-day administrative operations of the parish, maintain accurate records, assist in communications, and provide a friendly, faith-filled presence to parishioners, visitors, and staff. The ideal candidate is professional, discreet, and enthusiastic about supporting the mission of the Catholic Church.

Job Responsibilities

  • Greet visitors, answer phones, and respond to emails in a warm and professional manner

  • Maintain parish calendar, sacramental records, and other confidential files

  • Prepare weekly parish bulletin and assist with website updates and parish communications

  • Provide general clerical support: data entry, filing, copying, and correspondence

  • Assist with scheduling and coordinating parish events, Mass intentions, and facility use

  • Handle mail distribution, supply orders, and other office logistics

  • Support the pastor, parish staff, and ministries as needed with administrative tasks

  • Maintain an atmosphere of hospitality in alignment with Catholic values and mission

Job Requirements

  • Prior administrative or secretarial experience (preferably in a parish or non-profit setting)

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher), Google Workspace, and general office technology

At the Archdiocese of St. Louis, we believe that every job is a potential pathway to purpose. Join a community where your skills and passion align with a greater mission, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference for the Catholic faithful – and for the greater community – in St. Louis and 10 surrounding Missouri counties.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.

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