Front Desk Receptionist

Job Summary

Ascension Catholic Church in Chesterfield is seeking a friendly, organized, and mission-driven Front Desk Receptionist to serve as the welcoming first point of contact for parishioners, visitors, and staff. This position plays an important role in supporting the parish’s daily operations by providing reception and administrative assistance to the pastor, parish staff, and ministries.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide receptionist services for the parish office by greeting visitors and directing them to the appropriate staff member, ministry, or resource.

• Answer and route incoming phone calls, record clear and accurate messages, and respond to routine questions regarding parish policies, Mass schedules, and events.

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the pastor, parish leadership, ministries, and parish organizations.

• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail, packages, and parish communications.

• Maintain parish records, including sacramental records such as baptisms, marriages, and funerals.

• Maintain Mass intention records, books, and Mass cards.

• Assist with maintaining and updating the parishioner database, including registering new parishioners.

• Monitor office supply levels and coordinate ordering as needed.

• Support parish communications and administrative tasks as assigned.

• Maintain strict confidentiality in all parish matters and records.

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support parish operations.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a receptionist, administrative, or general office environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Experience with office databases or parish management software preferred.

• Strong typing, organizational, and multitasking skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a welcoming and professional demeanor.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.