Diocese of Austin · 1 day ago
Faith Formation Administrative Assistant
Georgetown,TX,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe Diocese of Austin is seeking a Faith Formation Administrative Assistant to support the Faith Formation Office at St. Helen Catholic Church. The role involves assisting with administrative tasks, supporting faith formation events, and maintaining databases while upholding the values of Catholic ministry.
Religious Institutions
Responsibilities
Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of St. Helen Catholic Church in both professional and personal life
Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
Continuously grow in ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed
Support the day-to-day operations of the Faith Formation Office
Attend and prepare all the tasks needed to support the following: faith formation registration, catechist formation day, religious ceremonies like the Easter Vigil or O.C.I.A. rites, retreats, training sessions, R.E. classes in both Spanish and English, Vacation Bible School (VBS) and any other activity as directed
Provide general administrative support including but not limited to preparing correspondence, emails, forms, program letters and translating English and Spanish documents
Maintain updated databases, including, but not limited to scan documents registrations, participant records, family records, volunteer lists, schedules, attendance, reports, sacramental paperwork, sacramental records, etc
Assist in preparation of the information for the parish weekly bulletin and Mass announcements in a timely manner
Other administrative and clerical tasks assigned, including but not limited to coordination and calendaring of events; creating and printing event programs and nametags; printing parish notifications
Support basic accounting tasks as assigned such as payment, posting, statements, etc…
Maintains availability throughout the week in order to serve the needs of the parish to include pastor, staff, and volunteers during and outside of normal church office hours; weekends and some evenings will be required
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of Roman Catholic teachings, parish and diocesan structure
Ability to work in a multi-cultural parish serving various cultures and a wide range of age groups
Ability to provide excellent customer service and work effectively with staff, clergy, and laity
Ability to build authentic relationships with adults rooted in Christ
Ability to effectively work with constant interruptions
Ability to operate various word-processing software, spreadsheets, and database programs
Ability to organize, prioritize and utilize effective time management techniques
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Ability to carry out multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and implement creative solutions
Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format
Ability to proficiently communicate in English and Spanish (writing, reading and conversing)
High School Diploma or GED acceptable to Texas Education Agency
Two (2) years of related work experience is required
Read, write, and converse proficiently in both English and Spanish
Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing
Valid Texas driver's license
Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period
Company
Diocese of Austin
The Diocese of Austin was founded in November 1947 as the seventh diocese in Texas by Pope Pius XII.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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