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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to
conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.
- Types and prepares correspondence, memos, reports, and other documents using a
computer.
- Classified Advertising Intake Procedures.
- Opens, sorts, and distributes mail.
- Checks various forms for completeness and accuracy.
- Sets up files; updates and organizes files; files documents.
- Photocopies correspondence, memos, reports, and other documents.
- Provides clerical support to other employees.
- Maintains and updates various records and files.
- Assists in special projects as necessary.
- Proofreads correspondence, memos, reports, and other documents.
- May perform bilingual secretarial duties.
- Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills,
and abilities, typically:
- Active member of a Roman Catholic faith community.
- High School graduation or equivalent.
- One-year secretarial training.
- One-two years of secretarial experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- The mission and organizational structure of the Catholic Church.
- Basic computer skills including knowledge of current word processing software.
- English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Simple bookkeeping and record keeping methods and procedures.
Skill in:
- Typing at a minimum of 45 wpm.
- Effective verbal and written communication. For positions requiring bilingual skills,
the incumbent must also be reasonably fluent in English and Spanish or other language.
- Report assembling.
- Short-range organizational planning.
- Telephone communications.
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively in written and oral form.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Operate standard office equipment and computer.
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
- Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
- Sit for sustained periods of time on a daily basis.
- Perform tasks requiring intermittent bending, stooping, and walking.
- Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands, and arms.