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Come join our team at the Northern Lakes Catholic Communities! We live in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin surrounded by lakes, wildlife, nature, and God. The NLCC is in search of a few positions. We operate as a cluster of 5 parishes including St. Albert  in Land O’ Lakes, WI, St. Mary in Phelps, WI, St. Kunegunda in Sugar Camp, WI, St. Peter in Eagle River, WI, and St. Theresa in Three Lakes, WI. The centralized office for this position is located in Eagle River, WI at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish. 

 

 



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 Parish Administrative Assistant


Location: Northern Lakes Catholic Communities
(based at St. Peter the Fisherman, Eagle River, WI)

Position Type: Full-Time

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Coverage, Paid Sick Leave, Vacation Time, Retirement Plan


Position Summary

The Northern Lakes Catholic Communities (NLCC) is seeking a welcoming, organized, and dependable Parish Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of the parish office and serve as a first point of contact for parishioners and visitors. Working closely with the pastor, parish staff, volunteers, and parish community, this position plays an important role in fostering a warm, professional, and faith-filled environment.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and a heart for serving others within the mission of the Catholic Church.


Key Responsibilities

Office Administration & Support

  • Provide administrative support to the pastor and parish staff
  • Answer phones, greet visitors, and assist parishioners with inquiries
  • Manage parish calendars, schedules, correspondence, and office communications
  • Prepare bulletins, letters, forms, and other parish documents
  • Maintain parish records, databases, and filing systems with accuracy and confidentiality
  • Assist with sacramental record keeping and parish registration
  • Create social media posts and parish flyers via Canva or Adobe
  • Create online forms via WeShare/ParishSoft and update the parish website


Communication & Customer Service

  • Offer friendly and professional customer service to parishioners, volunteers, and visitors
  • Communicate clearly and effectively in person, by phone, and through email
  • Assist with parish communications, website updates, and social media posts
  • Coordinate announcements and communication for parish events and ministries


Administrative Operations

  • Utilize Microsoft Outlook and Office 365 programs for scheduling and communication
  • Support database management and data entry tasks
  • Process mail, manage office supplies, and assist with general office organization
  • Assist with special projects, parish events, and other duties as assigned


Qualifications

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work independently
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, especially Outlook
  • Experience with Cava and Adobe
  • Experience with database management and office administration preferred
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
  • Positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively in a parish environment
  • Familiarity with the Catholic faith and parish life preferred 
  • The ability to complete tasks independently with minimal oversight
  • The ability to self-start and maintain an organized checklist of tasks without supervision


Wage

Hourly rate based on experience. Starting at $20/hr


To Apply

Please send a resume, application, and a short letter of interest to brigette@northernlakescatholics.org

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.


If you are organized, service-minded, and enjoy supporting the mission of the Church through administrative ministry, we invite you to apply and become part of our parish community!


If you do not have all the skills listed above but are a self-starter and have the desire and willingness to learn and grow, you would be a good fit for this position!