Receptionist / Administrative Assistant at Episcopal Diocese of Washington – United States
Recruiter: Episcopal Diocese of Washington
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 Bishops 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.
Applications must be submitted through the official careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
