Administrative Assistant

St Charles, MO, US, 63301-2861

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 Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

St. Peter Parish (St. Charles, MO) and St. Charles Borromeo Parish are seeking a Bilingual Administrative Assistant to work at both parish offices. Must be fluent in Spanish and English.

Job Responsibilities

General phones and reception as needed
Bulletins, Website & Facebook
Working with families to schedule and coordinate funerals, mass requests and other sacraments as needed
Work with computer programs including Servant Keeper, QuickBooks, Cemetery database, etc.
Computer work, including mail merges, spreadsheets and databases
As a representative of our Parish, projects professional and appropriate appearance, attitude and demeanor

Skills & Attitudes Required for Success in Job

Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and balance several projects at one time
Strong attention to detail
Must have good interpersonal communication skills, both written and oral
Must have ability to perform outlined tasks with minimum supervision and be self-motivated
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds, climb stairs and walk around campus and between buildings
Must have own transportation, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
Must complete “Protecting God’s Children” course and pass background check

Job Requirements

Bilingual English/Spanish
Experience as a translator preferred
General knowledge and support of the Catholic Church, Catholic sacraments, Catholic rites and liturgies preferred

Customer Service or Reception experience a plus
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.

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.