Administrative Assistant II
St Louis, MO, US, 63141-6629
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
The central focus of this position is preparing, editing, and distributing the weekly church bulletin and any special service programs (e.g., holidays, funerals). This person ensures that all content is accurate, timely, and aligned with the church's messaging and mission; and works closely with pastoral staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers to gather announcements and relevant information. Administrative Assistant II also acts as a backup support to the front office Administrative Assistant.
Job Responsibilities
- Compile and format content for weekly church bulletins including announcements, scripture readings, prayer requests, prayer requests, and upcoming event details.
- Coordinate with church staff and ministry leaders to ensure all relevant information is included and accurate.
- Proofread and edit text for grammar, clarity, and tone consistent with church values.
- Design layout and graphics (if applicable) to make bulletins visually appealing and easy to read.
- Ensure bulletins are printed and distributed digitally on time each week.
- Maintain a bulletin content calendar to track upcoming events and recurring announcements.
- Update and adapt bulletins for special services (e.g., Christmas, Easter, baptisms).
- Archive bulletins for church records and historical reference by sending yearly to get bound.
- Update and keep current websites, Facebook pages, and all other digital media for both parishes.
- Maintain current digital boards inside and outside both campuses.
- Support smooth operations of the front office through other related tasks such as:
- answering, routing, and redirecting all calls
- assisting walk-ins
- scheduling Mass intentions
- assisting with Sacraments registration
- creating and sending out email blasts as needed
- and other tasks as assigned
Job Requirements
- Strong written communication and editing skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency with publishing or word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Publisher, Canva, or Adobe InDesign).
- Ability to meet deadlines consistently.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple content sources.
- Experience in a church or nonprofit communications role is a plus.
- Familiarity with the church calendar, Christian terminology, and respectful tone for religious communication.
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.