Job Title: Parish Receptionist, Full-time
Reports to: Business Manager
Location: St. John XXIII Parish | Fort Myers, Florida
Classification: Hourly/Non-exempt
Overview
This position is the first point of contact and sets the tone of the Parish environment and demonstrates courtesy, friendliness, and professionalism for anyone who visits the Parish; as well as providing support for all office functions, including coordinating with all aspects of the Parish. Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Job Responsibilities
- Greet all visitors to Parish.
- Answers all phone calls and refers calls to appropriate staff members; takes clear messages if staff is not available.
- Provide answers to caller questions and assistance when appropriate.
- Review, sort and distribute all mail accordingly.
- Maintains, ParishSoft sacramental records and Mass book, prayer list for sick, mass intentions.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 2-3 year of office experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites and databases.
- Excellent communications skills both written and oral.
- Familiar with the Catholic faith.
- Effective listener, responsive and supportive towards parishioners, volunteers, and staff.
- Exhibits good judgment, is highly motivated and self-directed.
- Parishsoft experience a plus.
- Bi-lingual a plus, English/Spanish.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2–3 years of office experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites and databases
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Familiarity with the Catholic faith
- Effective listening and responsiveness toward parishioners, volunteers, and staff
- Good judgment, motivation, and self-direction
- ParishSoft experience
- Bilingual English and Spanish skills
What We Do
The Diocese of Venice in Florida is a Roman Catholic diocese established in 1984. It oversees a network of parishes, schools, and ministries across 10 Florida counties. The organization is dedicated to the mission of Jesus Christ, providing religious guidance, educational services, and charitable support to the community while managing administrative functions such as human resources, benefits, and fundraising initiatives to support its diverse population and religious goals.
