I. POSITION PURPOSE
The assistant to the pastor provides administrative services in support of the pastor, serving not just one parish but the entire parish family.
Ii. Essential Position Functions
- Performs administrative functions for the pastor, parochial vicar and other staff as assigned.
- Fields calls and appointment requests for the pastor.
- Maintains the parish calendar, pastor’s calendar, and vicar’s calendar, processes messages, invitations, etc.
- Serves as a communication link within the parish family for its staff members, parishioners, committee members, vendors and others who may be visiting or calling the parish.
Iii. Secondary Functions
- Serves as backup receptionist as needed.
- Attends workshops as appropriate and provides general assistance as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Flexibility to prioritize duties and ability to multi-task.
- Ability to work independently at times.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office
Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.
Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.
