Parish Secretary

Hours per week: 40

Position Summary:

St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Apex, NC is seeking a Parish Secretary. 

Key responsibilities:

• Facilities scheduling
• Maintain all sacramental records
• Coordinate baptism and wedding scheduling and paperwork
• Coordinate columbarium purchases and engraving
• Supervise money counting and posting contributions
• Entering and updating parishioner records in database
• Ordering office supplies as needed
• Open office weekdays by 8:00 a.m. in coordination with other main office staff and administrator
• Tend to outgoing mail and maintain supplies for postage meter and copier
• Welcome visitors and serve at reception desk when needed with full understanding of receptionist duties (phone transfers, Mass intentions/Mass cards)
• Attend staff meetings
• Other secretarial duties as assigned by the pastor and/or administrator 

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or college degree required
• 5+ years of secretarial/administrative experience required.
• Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft 365 proficiency including SharePoint
• Well-organized with legible handwriting
• A positive attitude and a welcoming demeanor with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Position Start Date: 06/01/2025