OLOPS-Chackbay Receptionist

The Receptionist is a part time, non-exempt position that will provide assistance to Our Lady of Prompt Succors parish office. The Receptionist would greet visitors, answer the phone, and assist with clerical and logistical tasks. This is a temporary position. The continued need for the receptionist position will be reevaluated after a 10 month period (Aug-May).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following:

Greets Visitors:

Welcomes guests, directs them to the appropriate location, and ensures a positive first

impression.

Answers Phone Calls:

Handles incoming calls, takes messages or transfers calls to the correct office.

Performs Basic Clerical Tasks:

Performs tasks such as copying, filing, mailing, etc.

Assists the Director of Discipleship Formation with clerical and logistical duties including but

not limited to:

Basic printing, emailing, phone calls, etc.

Basic research for liturgy or formational programs

Assisting with media posts as needed

Completes other tasks as needed

Time Requirements:

Must be able to work 9am-1:00pm and/or 2:30pm-6:00pm on the following days;

Tuesdays 9:00 am-1:00 pm & 2:30-6:00 pm

Thursdays 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Every other Fridays: 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Other Dates/Times as needed

This Position Supervises: None

QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent

General office experience preferred

Other Skills and Requirements:

The individual must be a practicing Catholic and in full communion with the Catholic

Church, willing to work according to the values of OLOPS Parish.

He or she must live a lifestyle according to the Code of Professional Conduct of the Diocese of

Houma-Thibodaux, available at htdiocese.org/manualofpolicies.

He or she must be a living witness of a missionary disciple as defined by Sacred Scripture and

Sacred Tradition, interpreted by the Magisterium of the Church.

Must be able to successfully complete Safe Environment training.

Knowledge of the Catholic Church, teachings, and her values.

Ability to travel in ones own vehicle within the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and southern

portions of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (Vacherie area) required.

Must have a driver's license with a good driving record.

Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.

Must be able to communicate clearly by phone, in written form including email, and verbally.

Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English.

Proficiency (or the ability to quickly gain proficiency) in software programs such as Microsoft

Office, Google Workspace, and the like is required.

Must be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Ability to climb stairs.

Applications will be accepted until Tuesday July 22, 2025, or the position is filled.

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees by reason of race, color, religion*, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information of any other basis prohibited by applicable law. The Diocese, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to require "practicing Catholic, in good standing" to be a qualification for a position.