Specialist, Parish Support
St Louis, MO, US, 63119-5738
The Archdiocese of St. Louis invests in its employees and provides an environment with a focus on work/life balance and encourages its employees to be good stewards of the Church. We also offer a generous benefits package, including paid time off. The Archdiocese is a non-profit organization which encompasses 180 parishes, 110 schools, over 90 offices/agencies and a Catholic population of more than 500,000.
Job Summary
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a full-time Specialist - Parish Support.
Job Responsibilities
· Provide Staff Support: Help parish staff through written instructions, support calls, participation in user forums, and in-person office visits.
· Develop Training Materials: Create, test, update, and publish manuals and training guides to help parish staff understand and follow proper procedures.
· Lead Meetings and Trainings: Schedule, organize, and present information at parish meetings and training sessions.
· Support Parish Recordkeeping: Assist parishes with maintaining accurate records (such as sacramental records, parish census, and contributions) by providing support via phone, email, or on-site visits. This includes helping them with routine office procedures and software like Servant Keeper and Parish Helper Online.
· Track and Report Data: Collect and document year-end data from parishes. Share updates with the Parish and Curia Integration Director and with parishes as needed.
· Assist with Status Animarum: Help parishes and Pastoral Planning with the annual report.
· Coordinate with Other Departments: Provide information to other departments within the Curia when requested and approved by the Parish and Curia Integration Director.
· Contribute to List Collection: Help gather and organize lists for the St. Louis Review and the Annual Catholic Appeal.
· Support Internal Audit: Work with Internal Audit to gather necessary information before audits and assist parishes in making required corrections afterward.
· Communications: Assist with writing and publishing the monthly newsletter and other communications.
· Other Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned by the Parish and Curia Integration Director.
Job Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (B.A. or B.S.), or 3–5 years of relevant experience working in a parish setting and/or related training. A combination of education and experience may also be considered.
· Skilled in Microsoft Office, including Windows 365 and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Servant Keeper, Parish Helper OnLine, Teams, Canva and Flocknote is a plus.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation 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.