Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

Job Title: Part-Time Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

Location: Church House / Diocesan Office

Reports To: Director for Human Resources and Administration

Schedule: 25 Hours/week. In person Tuesday through Thursday

Position Summary

The Receptionist/Administrative Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for

Church House and is a key member of the diocesan administrative team. This role combines

front-office representation with administrative coordination, donor processing, and office

operations.

The position requires strong organizational and technology skills, attention to detail, sound

judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment. The

successful candidate will bring a professional, welcoming presence while contributing

meaningfully to the daily operations of the Diocese.

Areas of Responsibility

Front Office Operations & Visitor Experience

• Serve as the welcoming face of Church House, ensuring a professional and hospitable

experience for visitors, callers, and staff

• Answer and route incoming telephone calls, manage visitor access, and provide building

calendar and meeting support as needed

Administrative Coordination & Team Support

• Assist with logistics for diocesan conventions, and internal and external meetings
• Support Human Resources processes including staff IDs, and parking passes
• Serve as backup support for payroll

Donor Processing, Acknowledgments & Data Management

• Input donation data into database, prepare donor acknowledgment correspondence, and

process online donations

• Maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and timeliness in all donor and financial records

Office Operations & Facilities Coordination

• Monitor and maintain inventory of office supplies
• Serve as point of contact for facilities issues
• Coordinate service calls for large multi-function printers and other equipment

Mail, Parking & Logistics

• Pick up incoming mail from the Cathedral and distribute mail within Church House
• Deliver outgoing mail to the US Post Office

Records Management & Routine Communications

• Track important diocesan records
• Coordinate closely with the Bishop’s Executive Assistant

Qualifications & Core Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic

office environment

• High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in data entry and record management
• Comfort with technology and proficiency in Google Workspace and common office

software (Word, Excel, etc.)

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently when needed
• Professional demeanor and commitment to hospitality, service, and teamwork
• Spanish language skills desired, but not required.

Work Environment: Church House is a century-old former residence with stairs and no

elevator. Located on the grounds of Washington National Cathedral, it is subject to student,

visitor, automobile and maintenance equipment noise. Church House is a dog-friendly

workplace.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to speak in person and via telephone, tablet or computer. Ability to lift up to 20

pounds (office supplies, meeting supplies) and navigate stairs. Ability to speak with the

public with speech that is audible and comprehensible.

Salary:

The pay for this position is $30/hour. The diocese provides pension contributions.

Please send a resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources - hr@edow.org

Episcopal Diocese of Washington

We will review applications on a rolling basis.

The Episcopal Diocese of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be

considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,

gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Pension contributions