Administrative Assistant

Description: **Parish:** St. Thérèse of Carmel Catholic Church **Location:** 4355 Del Mar Trails Rd, San Diego, CA 92130 **Reports to:** Pastoral Assistant **Employment Type:** Full time **FLSA Status:** Non\-Exempt **Salary:** $20 \- $26/hr. based on experience. **Position Summary** St. Thérèse of Carmel Catholic Church (STOC), a vibrant parish serving approximately 3,000 Catholic families in Carmel Valley, San Diego, is seeking a welcoming, organized, and service\-oriented Administrative Assistant. This position serves as the first point of contact for parishioners, visitors, and callers, while providing administrative and communications support to ensure the smooth daily operation of the parish office. The ideal candidate possesses excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, demonstrates professionalism and discretion, and is committed to providing exceptional service in support of the parish mission. **Summary of Responsibilities** Office Administration and Reception * Serve as the primary receptionist for the parish office, providing a welcoming and professional presence. * Answer incoming telephone calls, monitor voicemail messages, and route inquiries to the appropriate staff member or ministry. * Greet parishioners and visitors, responding to questions and assisting with requests. * Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packages. * Process new parishioner registrations and coordinate welcome communications. * Maintain parish office records and assist with general administrative tasks. * Update and manage calendars, templates, and documents using Microsoft Office applications. Parish Communications * Coordinate and assist with parish communications, including the weekly bulletin, Flocknote messaging, and parish website updates. * Prepare and edit written communications and announcements to support parish programs and events. * Utilize Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and other communication tools to create and maintain parish ma