PRINCE OF PEACE PARISH WITHIN

THE DIOCESE OF ALTOONA-JOHNSTOWN

has openings for the following positions: 

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Administrative Assistant

OVERVIEW
The Parish Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support of the parish office by implementing general business procedures while communicating in a professional and welcoming manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
-Basic administrative tasks such as greeting visitors to the parish office, answering phones, distributing mail, and organizing the office.
-Preparing and distributing the weekly parish bulletin and parish communications such as ministry schedules and mass mailings.
-Maintaining sacramental records.
-Retaining an accurate account of mass intentions; scheduling them according to parish policy.
-Maintaining census system and running reports as necessary.
-Coordinating the parish religious education program.
-Facilitating parish cemetery process.
-Organizing parish fundraisers and activities.
-Ordering office supplies.
-Locking of the church, as needed.
-Acting in a professional and cordial manner while performing daily responsibilities.
-Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
-Supportive of the mission of the Catholic Church.
-Able to satisfactorily complete background checks and training applicable to diocesan requirements.
-Two years of practical experience within an office setting.
-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
-Able to provide accurate information while working under deadlines.
-High level of organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
-Professional oral and written communication skills.
-Capable of maintaining high levels of confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity.
-Possess attributes of dependability and punctuality.
-Ability to work the schedule required of the position.

WORKING CONDITIONS
-FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
-Work Status: Part-Time
-Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 25 pounds
-Hours Per Week: 28 hours/week
-Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, schedule determined with approval of Parish Pastor
-Other: Must complete and submit timecard according to payroll schedule for signature. Hours over 28 per week must have prior approval by Parish Pastor.

Resumes should be submitted to:
Office of Human Resources
2713 West Chestnut Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
Alternatively, e-mail resumes to: lmcevoy@dioceseaj.org
or Click button below to apply online thru the Diocease of Altoona-Johnstown website...
​"Parish Administrative Assistant - Prince of Peace Parish, Northern Cambria"

APPLY ON-LINE directly to the

diocese of altoona-johnstown

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Maintenance Staff

OVERVIEW
The Maintenance staff is responsible for the many facets of maintaining the parish buildings, properties, and cemeteries, while performing the following duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
-Ensuring that maintenance tasks are performed in an efficient and timely manner.
-Conducting general mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs.
-Inspecting all facilities for needed repairs.
-Implementing preventative activities within the scheduled time frame.
-Obtaining project bids and submitting them to the pastor and/or finance council.
-Working with contractors, overseeing projects, and conducting final inspections.
-Managing cemeteries including logistical planning/plotting and update of maps/grave sites and marking lots for excavation, etc.
-Assisting with parish deliveries, as needed.
-Providing for snow removal by means of plowing, shoveling, and salt application to include parking lots, entrances, and sidewalks of all parish properties, or scheduling and overseeing contractors to do the same.
-Removing garbage from office and church buildings.
-Assisting with set up and take down for both parish and community events under the direction of the pastor or his designee.
-Attending scheduled meetings, as necessary.
-Being available to pastor and the parish office manager via cell phone during business hours and after hours, when necessary.
-Other duties as assigned by the pastor.

QUALIFICATIONS
-Supportive of the mission of the Catholic Church.
-Able to satisfactorily complete background checks and training applicable to diocesan requirements.
-Strong knowledge of building, construction, electrical, and plumbing codes.
-One year of experience in the areas of plumbing, electric, HVAC, and mechanic, or similar.
-Ability to climb ladders and work at heights of at least 30 feet.
-Ability to perform tasks in an efficient and timely manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS
-FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
-Work Status: Part-Time
-Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, working at heights of at least 30 feet
-Hours Per Week: 25 hours/week
-Work Schedule: TBD at the pastor’s approval
-Other: Evening and weekend hours, as necessary for parish functions and/or emergencies. Must complete and submit timecard according to payroll schedule for pastor signature. Must periodically report to pastor throughout the workday and when leaving the parish premises. Must obtain approval from pastor before working any hours over 28/week.

Resumes should be submitted to:
Office of Human Resources
2713 West Chestnut Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
Alternatively, e-mail resumes to: lmcevoy@dioceseaj.org
or Click button below to apply online thru the Diocease of Altoona-Johnstown website...
​"Maintenance Staff - Prince of Peace Parish, Northern Cambria"

APPLY ON-LINE directly to the

DIOCESE OF ALTOONA-JOHNSTOWN