The Administrative Office Assistant provides both hospitality and administrative support to ensure the smooth functioning of parish life. This role serves the ministry of the priest, vestry, parish members, and building renters with professionalism, warmth, and efficiency. This role is central to maintaining an organized, welcoming, and mission-focused parish environment, supporting both the spiritual and operational life of the church.
Key Responsibilities
Hospitality & Front Office Support
Serve as the welcoming presence of the church to visitors, members, and community groups
Answer phones, respond to emails, and greet guests in a courteous manner
Coordinate building access and support for renters and outside groups
Assist parishioners with inquiries regarding services, events, and ministries
Administrative Support
Provide direct administrative support to the Priest and Vestry
Provide administrative support to Treasurer (invoices, cheques signing, deposits, tracking pledges.
Prepare bulletins, parish life notes, and parish communications
Maintain parish calendar and coordinate scheduling for meetings and events
Keep parish records (membership, baptisms, weddings, funerals, etc.) organized and up to date
Manage correspondence, filing, archives, and database
Compile the AGM reports for distribution
Operations & Coordination
Communicate with ministry leaders to support parish programs
Process facility use agreements and maintain renter documentation and key list
Order office and hospitality supplies as needed
Communicates with building maintenance personnel regarding maintenance issues