Religious Education Administrative Assistant, Full-time

About Our Parish
Saint Joseph’s Church is a multicultural parish serving the faithful Catholic living in Toms River,  NJ. Our intensive summer catechetical program, which replaced the traditional September – May catechesis, is called the Summer Religious Education Academy and serves over 1100 children each year. While offered in English, the Hispanic community is very active in our parish and our Office of Religious Education is integral to serving the religious education needs of the entire community. More information about our office can be found: https://stjosephtomsriver.org/our-parish/religious-education

General Role Description
t has the responsibility of assisting the Coordinator in the 
administration of the religious education program and managing the daily activity for the Office of Religious Education. The Administrative Assistant needs to be a person capableof self-management and multitasking in a fast-paced environment while serving the needs of our families and the parish community.

It is expected this individual is a welcoming, warm, and professional presence to the adults and children visiting our parish and our office.

Position Responsibilities

• General office duties including filing, making copies, and other administrative support for sacramental practices and celebrations, Academy activities, parent meetings, etc.
• Maintain sacramental records for the Office of Religious Education and parish as trained.
•  Maintain computer database and Excel spreadsheets of Academy registration.
• Process payments for program fees.
• Create bulk mailings and electronic mail communication including registration informational packets, event reminders, labels, signs, etc.
• Maintain inventory and assist in ordering books, supplies, and materials.
• Interact professionally and effectively over the phone, in-person, and via e-mail with parents, catechists, volunteers, etc.
• Establish his/her timetables and meet with the Coordinator regularly to discuss status of current tasks and next steps.\
• All other duties deemed necessary by the Coordinator.

Position Requirements

• A practicing Catholic, fully adherent to the Church’s teachings in faith and morals, with a love for Jesus Christ and His Church.
• Bilingual: Fluent in English; Conversationally comfortable in Spanish
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Approachable with good people skills and a desire to work with others.
• Physical ability to move around the building, moving supplies (under 25 lbs.), setting up rooms and basic AV equipment.
• Pass a criminal history background check and become certified in the Diocese of Trenton's VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children for Adults.

Job Type
This position is full-time and compensation will be commensurate with experience and background of the candidate.

To Apply
Send résumé and cover letter to the attention of:
Michelle Abi-Yaghi Coordinator
Office of Religious Education St. Joseph’s Church
685 Hooper Ave.
Toms River, NJ 08753 mabiyaghi@stjosephtomsriver.org
732-349-0018, ext 2236