Clerk/Receptionist

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

• Performs reception and routine clerical duties. To Assist the Rectory Secretary in daily office tasks and assist staff in their projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following tasks are considered essential functions of the position. To perform the job successfully an employee must possess the abilities and aptitude to perform each duty proficiently.

• Answer telephones and take messages, check e-mails daily, greeting visitors and notifying the appropriate person.
• Performs other routine clerical duties as requested such as typing lists, envelopes, filing, folding and stuffing envelopes, etc.
• Assist with Baptismal applications generate Sacramental certificates (Baptismal, First Holy Communion, and Weddings).
• Receiving and Logging payments for Sacraments. Take all money envelopes to the safe at the end of the day.
• Coordinate Funeral Arrangements.
• Evening Assistant/Clerk/Receptionist is in charge of locking the Rectory Office.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of experience and education likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically:

• High School graduation.
• Courses, training, and experience in typing, computer and office procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
This is the entry-level clerical position for the Parish for which little or no working experience is necessary. However, to perform effectively in this position the incumbent is required to have the following skills:

• Limited typing (25wpm) sufficient to type envelopes, forms, labels and short correspondence.
• Effective oral and written English communication skills sufficient to answer telephones, take messages, follow instructions, and file or locate documents.
• Manual skills to assemble materials, stuff envelopes, file, operate copy machine and computer and computer for data entry.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Sit for sustained periods of time on a daily basis.
• Performs tasks requiring intermittent bending, stooping, and walking.
• Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands and arms.
• Active member of a Roman Catholic Faith Community.

Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.