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St. Mary's
Office Administrator
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The Nativity of the Theotokos (St. Mary) Antiochian Orthodox Church is located in Hunt Valley, Maryland and is a parish of the Diocese of Oakland, Charleston and the Mid-Atlantic within the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. Our growing and young parish serves over 150 Orthodox families in the Baltimore metropolitan area. St. Mary’s was established in 1966 when it began by renting facilities for worship from other local Christian churches to serve its liturgies, until in 1989, when the parish built its first church hall in scenic Hunt Valley, Maryland. In 2015, a new, Byzantine style church was completed alongside the chapel of St. George. The church is a beautiful sanctuary adorned with Byzantine iconography and calls many people to stop in daily for visitation and prayer.
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We are a dynamic and multicultural parish, welcoming families of mainly the Middle Eastern Christian diaspora, but home as well to other Orthodox heritages and cultures. The parish is blessed with many children and young adults. Our registered youth are approximately fifty-five individuals comprised of seventeen children in the second to fifth grades, twelve in middle school, eighteen in high school, and eight in the freshman year of college. We also have many infants and toddlers at any time. The growth prospects of St. Mary’s are substantial and we look to establish and enrich the youth ministry in hopes to root the new generation in Christ and to provide the church with the next hard-working generation in the future.
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Saint Mary’s parish and ministries work within our mission statement that “St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church in Hunt Valley, MD worships one God in Trinity and spreads the Gospel of Jesus Christ to one another, to our neighbors and to the world. We accomplish this by manifesting God’s love through sacramental and liturgical life, education, hospitality, works of mercy, fellowship and love.”
Job Purpose
The Nativity of the Theotokos Antiochian Orthodox Church is seeking a personable,
professional, and detail-oriented Church Office Administrator to manage the daily operations
of the church office. This individual will serve as a key point of contact for parishioners, clergy,
and the public, ensuring smooth communication, efficient office operations, and reliable support
for parish ministries and services.
Qualifications
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Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic use of social media platforms.
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Experience with administrative filing systems (both electronic and manual).
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Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain confidentiality.
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Familiarity with Orthodox Christian liturgical life and parish operations is essential.
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Arabic language skills are a plus but not required.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Answer and manage incoming phone calls and voicemail messages.
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Monitor and respond to parish email correspondence in a timely and professional manner.
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Manage parish databases and platforms, including Breeze (Parish Management Software), Google Parish Group, and Mailchimp.
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Prepare and distribute electronically weekly bulletins, parish announcements, and special communications.
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Maintain and update the church calendar, coordinating with clergy and ministry leaders.
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Assist with the scheduling of sacraments and services, including baptisms, marriages, Chrismations, memorials, and funerals.
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Prepare and issue certificates and keep both digital and manual records organized and up to date.
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Monitor and maintain office supplies and coordinate with vendors as needed.