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Guardian Angels

Parish Administrative Support

Denver, CO · On-site

$36K - $47K/yr

Support for Parishioners and Guests - The Church Administrative Assistant will greet all visitors, parishioners, and service technicians as they enter the building and will assist them as needed ...

Diocese of Gaylord

Administrative Assistant

Petoskey, MI · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Administrative Assistant Saint Francis Xavier of Petoskey Employment Type: Full-time Location ... Responds to parish emails in a timely fashion. Organizes and electronically files emails.

Diocese of Gaylord

Administrative Assistant

Petoskey, MI

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Administrative Assistant Saint Francis Xavier of Petoskey Employment Type: Full-time Location ... Responds to parish emails in a timely fashion. Organizes and electronically files emails.

Diocese of Gaylord

Administrative Assistant

Petoskey, MI · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Administrative Assistant Saint Francis Xavier of Petoskey Employment Type: Full-time Location ... Responds to parish emails in a timely fashion. Organizes and electronically files emails.

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How much do parish administrative assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for parish administrative assistant in the United States is $21.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Parish Administrative Assistant vs Church Secretary?

AspectParish Administrative AssistantChurch Secretary
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer administrative certificationsHigh school diploma; administrative experience often preferred
Work EnvironmentReligious office setting within a parish or churchChurch office, often handling clerical tasks for church staff
Employer & IndustryReligious organizations, parishes, and diocesesChurches, religious institutions, and faith-based organizations
Common TasksManaging schedules, handling correspondence, assisting parishionersAnswering phones, scheduling, clerical support for church activities

The Parish Administrative Assistant and Church Secretary roles share similar responsibilities in supporting church operations, often requiring comparable credentials and working in religious office environments. The main difference lies in job titles used by different organizations, but both serve as vital administrative support within faith-based communities.

What does a parish administrative assistant at a church do?

A parish administrative assistant at a church handles clerical tasks such as managing schedules, maintaining records, answering phones, and assisting with communication and event coordination. They often use office software and may support clergy and parishioners to ensure smooth daily operations.

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Infographic showing various Parish Administrative Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,768 per year, or $21 per hour.

Parish Administrative Support

Denver, CO • On-site

Guardian Angels
11 - 50 employees
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$36K - $47K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Greet visitors, parishioners, and service technicians, and assist them during office hours.

  • Handle communication tasks including fielding phone calls, managing messages, composing letters, and responding to emails.

  • Maintain church records, manage office supplies, and keep the church calendar and bulletin boards up to date.

Job description

Description:

 Support for Parishioners and Guests – The Church Administrative Assistant will greet all visitors, parishioners, and service technicians as they enter the building and will assist them as needed during office hours.

  • Telephone Coordination – The Church Administrative Assistant will become the “during-the-week-voice” of the Church. This person must be able to communicate effectively in a broad range of areas by fielding phone calls and communicating messages to the Pastor and other church members. He/she will check the telephone answering system regularly and make notes, return calls or deliver messages to Pastor, etc. as appropriate.
  • Correspondence and Outgoing Mail – Compose letters as required or requested. He/she will ensure all correspondence as well as all other mail is handled/mailed in a timely manner.
  • Incoming Mail – Pick up mail (daily from Church mailbox); sort and distribute as appropriate.
  • E-mail – Check e-mail regularly during the day and respond, redirect, or flag/print for action as appropriate.
  • Maintenance of Office Equipment – Operate, clean regularly, schedule maintenance as needed, and/or recommend service for all office equipment including copiers, computers, printers, etc.
  • Maintenance of Church Records – Utilize Church management software to maintain all membership records including entering weekly contributions accurately.
  • Calendar – Manage and keep an up-to-date master calendar of events for all Church activities.
  • Reporting – Generate reports when required by Pastor or other Church members. 
  • Maintenance of Office Files – Keep all files in an orderly manner.
  • Maintain records of Baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations, Weddings, Funerals, membership, and visitor attendance. Preparing sacramental record reports for the Archive of the Archdiocese of Denver.
  • Office Supplies – Maintain inventory of office supplies and reorder as needed. 
  • Bulletin Boards – Maintain bulletin boards and Church calendars with current events.
  • Contact and Schedule Emergency Repairs and Maintenance – Schedule emergency service as needed including plumbers, electricians, etc.
  • Additional responsibilities, tasks and duties as directed by Pastor, which are obviously not listed here
Requirements:
  • Being a true disciple of Jesus Christ and having a real love for the Catholic Church.
  • Being fully bilingual (English and Spanish) or at least very fluent in Spanish.
  • Outstanding interpersonal people skills.
  • Excellent clerical, communications, computer and organizational skills.
  • Highly effective verbal, writing, editorial and publishing skills.
  • Must have a professional attitude and display a servant’s heart.
  • Ability to protect the reputation and integrity of others through strict confidentiality. Not sharing any information either personal or Church related with anyone other than the Pastor or someone designated by him for that specific purpose.
  • Willingness to learn new skills, work as a team player and overall dependability.
  • Personal integrity must be above reproach.