Part-Time Front Office Weekend Support Person

Location: Canton, MI 48187Position OverviewSt. John Neumann Parish is seeking a warm, welcoming, and highly dependable individual to serve as a Part-Time Front Office Weekend Support Person. This role requires someone who is calm under pressure, comfortable working in a parish ministry environment, and who demonstrates strong Christian values and behaviors. The ideal candidate will be self-directed, able to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times, and possess professional phone etiquette and basic computer skills. This position requires a positive attitude toward the job, the parish, and our parishioners of all ages and abilities.Mandatory Availability: Saturday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PMKey Skills & QualificationsWarm and welcoming demeanorCalm under pressureHighly dependable and self-directedComfortable working in a parish ministry environmentStrong Christian values and behaviorsAbility to maintain confidentiality and discretionProfessional phone etiquette; able to transfer calls and take priority messagesBasic computer skillsWorks well independently and as part of a teamPositive attitude toward the parish and parishionersSincere interest in people of all ages and abilitiesExperience in receptionist, administrative, or office support roles preferredMust complete or be in process of taking the Protecting God’s Children workshopMust complete a background checkJob DutiesMeet and greet all visitors to St. John Neumann Parish in a friendly and professional manner; assist in directing them to Mass, meetings, or roomsAssist new parishioners with registrations by completing new registration forms, offerings, and scheduling; write in the Mass Intention Book and prepare Mass cards as neededManage all incoming calls; transfer calls to appropriate persons or departments when possible, or take complete messagesMake photocopies and send faxes upon requestSort and distribute weekend mailRead the parish bulletin to stay informed of events occurring during the weekendCheck and maintain the Information Table in the Gathering SpaceSupport weekend clergy and staff with office tasks or light duties as requested (e.g., stuffing envelopes, folding programs, preparing binders)For Baptisms: complete Baptism forms, provide preparation information if necessary, review Baptism schedule, and confirm with sacristan before Mass for setupAdd or remove names from the sick/deceased list in the sacristy, ensuring proper updates and records throughout the weekendAttend staff meetings, typically scheduled on Tuesday afternoons every 2-3 weeksComplete Incident Reports when incidents occur; recognize emergencies versus issues that can wait until the next daySet out and clean up name tags and markers during Hospitality Weekend (usually the first weekend of the month)Turn off lights in the Church, Chapel, Grotto, Gathering Space, kitchen, restrooms, and hallways at closingSecure the building and lock all perimeter doors when closing for the eveningContact Tom Rzepecki, Business Manager at Rzepecki.tom@sjncanton.org