Administrative Assistant

Office of Discipleship and Evangelization

Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls

If you are someone who wants to work in a Christ centered environment and work with a dynamic team consider applying for the role as an Administrative Assistant for the Office of Discipleship and Evangelization! The Administrative assistants are an integral part of the Discipleship and Evangelization office. They work alongside our directors, travel with the team as needed and help bring about diocesan events often working behind the scenes in a supportive role. Together, we work to advance a culture of Lifelong Catholic Missionary Discipleship through God’s love across the Diocese of Sioux Falls.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a warm, welcoming first point of contact for visitors, callers, and parish staff, including receptionist duties.
• Serve as a trusted support to the directors, managing multiple calendars, projects and events and helping to meet deadlines through the office projects system.
• Draft correspondence, prepare meeting materials, and proofread programming and marketing documents with a careful eye for detail.
• Track project details to help ensure events run smoothly by following up with the office staff and other key people involved in the event.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, trainings, and events, both on and off site including facilities, meals, and vehicles.
• Travel with the team to parishes and events throughout the Diocese, providing on-site support with setup, check-in, hospitality, and general logistics for the event.
• Support Lumen Christi, our diocesan missionary formation program for young adults, helping with logistics, scheduling and communication with the missionaries and the parishes that host them.
• Provide behind-the-scenes logistical support for D-Camp (Discipleship Camp), our diocesan summer camp for junior high and high school youth.
• Assist with other diocesan youth events, such as Confirmation retreat planning and logistics.
• Maintain organized project plans so the team knows who is assigned to support each of the D&E office’s larger projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (post-secondary education preferred).
• Two or more years of administrative support experience.
• Baptized, Confirmed, and active Catholic.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, and willingness to learn digital platforms.

Why Join Us

• Put your gifts to work every day for the mission of the Church by being an integral part of a close-knit, faith-filled team.

To Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter to Twila Roman at [email protected].

Share your gifts in service to Christ and His Church!