Receptionist (NE) Job at Archdiocese of Baltimore in Middle River

Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, located in Baltimore County, Middle River, seeks candidates for a Receptionist. This position works 26 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 9am - 3 pm. and Friday, 9 am - 12 pm. This is a benefit eligible position. The Receptionist will provide receptionist services and clerical support for the parish office.

Essential Functions

• Welcome and direct visitors; answer telephone calls and direct calls appropriately; retrieve and return or route messages; answer routine questions to assist other staff, volunteers, parishioners, and prospective parishioners.
• Maintain parish census and offering software system.
• Maintain parish sacramental records.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail: sort and distribute mail; prepare bulk mailings and related records; monitor postage meter and ensure refill as needed; prepare items for special deliveries; prepare and run mailing labels as needed.
• Sell Mass cards and record Mass intentions; maintain records for Mass stipends; order Mass cards as needed.
• Provide basic secretarial support as requested; type correspondence and prepare for dissemination or mailing.
• Prepare and send out welcome packets for new parishioners.
• Receive telephone calls during work hours from individuals requesting health care ministry visits, anointing, or Communion; notify priests, deacon, and/or volunteers on timely basis.
• Perform other duties as requested or needed.

Position Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; minimum of three years' experience as a receptionist in a professional work environment.
• Basic level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Practicing Catholic preferred.
• General knowledge of the Catholic Church, including Sacraments.
• Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, and the use of office machines and equipment; including fax, copiers, and postage machine.
• Ability to project a courteous, warm, and welcoming, and empathetic image to the public and to all constituents, whether on the telephone or in person.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional demeanor in all situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Written and verbal communication in Spanish is a plus.

Range: $16/Hour

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave. Please click on the link below for more detailed information:

https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/