The posting
Title: Administrative Assistant, Full-time (35 hrs./wk.)
Reports to: Business Manager and/or Pastor
Location: St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church | Naples, FL
Classification: Hourly/Nonexempt
Overview
The Administrative Assistant assists the parish with various office related tasks and administrative professional support.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide general administrative support using Microsoft Office Suite and other parish software and systems.
- Greet and assist visitors, determine the nature of their needs, and direct them to the appropriate staff member.
- Answer incoming telephone calls, respond to inquiries when appropriate, and route calls to the appropriate staff member or department.
- Update the telephone system as needed, including holiday and office closure recordings.
- Retrieve and monitor daily phone messages and follow up or route messages to the appropriate staff member.
- Assists office staff with responding to emails and maintaining schedules.
- Assists with the coordination of the Parish’s Safe Environment Program.
- Assist with parish special events, holiday services, and other activities as assigned.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar administrative or receptionist position preferred.
- General knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective listening skills and the ability to be responsive, courteous, and supportive when working with parishioners, volunteers, and staff.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize responsibilities, and work independently.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment when handling parish and administrative matters.
- Availability to work weekends and occasional evenings as needed for parish events and liturgical celebrations.



