Administrative Assistant - Full Time $31Hr Monday-Friday Bonus Asap

Position: Administrative Assistant

Diocese of Gaylord

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Gaylord, MI

The Diocese of Gaylord is hiring an administrative assistant to work with the Chancellor on safe environment, incorporation of parishes, records retention management related to diocesan archives.

Areas of Duties and Responsibilities

Safe environment practices for minors and for vulnerable adults who participate in the life of the Church, such that those serving these individuals appreciate the risk of trauma and how to prevent it.

Civil law parameters of a nonprofit corporation in the State of Michigan, such that the clergy and parish staff both understand and have the resources to carry out the associated responsibilities of a parish.

Records management and retention, such that the acts of the diocese are gathered, arranged, and safeguarded in the archives of the diocese and are drawn upon to support pastoral needs of the diocese.

Other duties as assigned.

Nature of Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and draft or revise policies for at least safe environment and records management.
• Learn and understand Church norms and civil laws applicable to each area of responsibility.
• Verify the implementation and functioning of the safe environment policies at the diocese and parishes.
• Consult with clergy, diocese and parish staff on uncommon implementation matters under the policies.
• Design and provide resources for clergy, diocese and parish staff to use in each area of responsibility.

Desired Skills

• An appreciation for the written word; drafting and writing.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to explain matters such that others can understand.
• Attention to detail.

Desired Attributes

• Reliable own transportation, current driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s degree in general business studies, law, liberal arts.
• A practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church.

Physical Demands

• Good visual acuity.
• Periods of some standing, stooping, kneeling, and bending.
• Periods of prolonged sitting and working with hands.