Catholic Diocese of Richmond
Catholic Diocese of Richmond is hiring: Administrative Assistant in Henrico
Catholic Diocese of Richmond, Henrico, VA, United States
Description
The Catholic Diocese of Richmond is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Office for Evangelization.
The Administrative Assistant (AA) assists with the daily operation of the Office for Evangelization by providing excellent customer service and communications to our customers through personal interaction in-person, telephone, and email. In addition, the AA assists with project coordination, event planning, registration, administrative and financial aspects of office events.
The Office for Evangelization exists to further evangelization efforts across the diocese with a particular emphasis on Saint Pope John Paul II's vision for the New Evangelization and Pope Francis's vision for missionary discipleship. The Office seeks to spearhead a radically new culture, aware of the signs of the times, in our parishes, schools, and college campus ministry programs that place a high priority on forming and sending missionary disciples into an increasing secularized society to be ambassadors of the Gospel message with new ardor, expression, and methods.
Requirements
Knowledge/Skills:
The Catholic Diocese of Richmond is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Office for Evangelization.
The Administrative Assistant (AA) assists with the daily operation of the Office for Evangelization by providing excellent customer service and communications to our customers through personal interaction in-person, telephone, and email. In addition, the AA assists with project coordination, event planning, registration, administrative and financial aspects of office events.
The Office for Evangelization exists to further evangelization efforts across the diocese with a particular emphasis on Saint Pope John Paul II's vision for the New Evangelization and Pope Francis's vision for missionary discipleship. The Office seeks to spearhead a radically new culture, aware of the signs of the times, in our parishes, schools, and college campus ministry programs that place a high priority on forming and sending missionary disciples into an increasing secularized society to be ambassadors of the Gospel message with new ardor, expression, and methods.
Requirements
Knowledge/Skills:
- Strong computer skills including:
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Web Design skills
- Diocesan systems (ParishSoft and Resource Scheduler)
- Online evaluation tools (i.e. Survey Monkey)
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in an office setting and at events
- Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment
- Ability to maintain pastoral sensitivity and confidentiality
- Good "people skills" are required
- Must be a practicing Catholic, in good standing
- Must have a valid driver's license
- High school diploma.
- 3 years office experience recommended.
- Paid or voluntary parish or Catholic school experience recommended.
- Project coordination or event planning experience is highly recommended
- Regular office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Monday through Friday). An unpaid one-hour lunch period may be taken from 12:00 to 2:00 pm daily
- Occasional evening and/or weekend work is required in the Pastoral Center or off-site at an event as needed. This may include overnight travel for up to 2 consecutive days.