About us
Led by Bishop Robert Barron, the Diocese of Winona-Rochester serves the 20 southernmost counties of the State of Minnesota – bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and South Dakota to the west. The Diocese is home to 97 parishes, four high schools, 30 elementary schools and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary on the campus of St. Mary’s University in Winona. Our new Chancery opens on July 1st, 2024, in Rochester, MN.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Safe work environment
- On-the-job training
- Growth opportunities
- Modern office setting
- Wellness programs
- Opportunity for prayer
**Overview:**
The Diocese of Winona-Rochester is seeking a full-time (or two employees to job-share) aFront Desk Executive Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate should be a practicing Catholic and possess excellent organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
**Duties:**
- Greet and welcome guests in a friendly and professional manner
- Answer phone calls and direct them appropriately
- Assist with check-ins and check-outs of guests
- Handle reservations and cancellations
- Provide information about liturgy services and triage questions to the appropriate ministry
- Maintain a welcoming, tidy and presentable front desk area
- Process payments and manage guest accounts
- Assist with administrative tasks as needed
- Order all office supplies
**Skills:**
The ideal candidate should have the following skills:
- Clerical skills for handling paperwork and office tasks
- Computer Microsoft O365 literacy to assist with scheduling
- Proficient phone etiquette for handling inquiries and reservations
- Knowledge of office management procedures
- Familiarity with phone systems for transferring calls
- Administrative capabilities for managing guest requests efficiently
- Strong proofreading skills for accuracy in written communication
- Experience in event planning is a plus
- Data entry proficiency for maintaining guest records accurately
Joining our team as a Front Desk Receptionist offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic Catholic environment where customer service excellence is paramount. If you have the required skills and are looking to be part of a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.46 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Are you a practicing Catholic?
Experience:
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
- Microsoft Powerpoint: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Rochester, MN 55901 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rochester, MN 55901: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person