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Administrative Assistant-Front-Desk Receptionist

Listing updated on July 2 at 2:15 pm.

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant-Front Desk Receptionist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional service and administrative support in a church office setting.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Telephone and Office Reception: – Welcome callers, visitors, parishioners, and staff with congenial and helpful attitude; – Direct calls and messages to the appropriate staff or volunteers; – Keep relevant staff informed about the progress of office projects and tasks within their areas of responsibility.
• Event Coordination: – Create and track RSVPs for church events as needed; – Act as point of contact for events between staff, volunteers, and outside contacts.; – Schedule weekly volunteers; – Write and distribute emails, letters, and forms.
• Database Management: – Ensure the computer membership database records are accurate and up-to-date, including information on new members, transfers, baptisms, funerals, etc.; – Record & track weekly service attendance.
• Office and Environment Maintenance: – Maintain a neat office environment; – Keep church entrance spaces organized with up-to-date publications and other relevant information.
• Additional Responsibilities: – Perform other duties as assigned; – Assist with general office tasks to support the team; – Assist in preparing annual reports.

Requirements:

• Previous experience office experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) or similar software.
• Familiarity with handling multi-line phone systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Understanding of basic office procedures.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to treat others with kindness, and compassion, and be discrete about their needs regardless of their position in life.
• Ability to keep records, spreadsheets, and files organized.
• References required.
• Able to maintain confidentiality regarding matters of the Church, office, and other matters of a sensitive nature.

Position Type: Part-Time, 20 hours/week
Pay Range: $19.00 – $23.50 per hour depending on education and/or experience
Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 9 am – 3 pm
Work Location: Fully in-person position at the St. Francis Office, 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

St. Francis Church is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, association with a member of a protected class, bereavement leave, cannabis use, color, disability (physical, intellectual/developmental, or mental health/psychiatric.), Family Care and Medical Leave (CFRA) related to serious health condition of employee or family member, child bonding, or military exigencies, gender identity or expression, genetic information or characteristic, marital status, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristic), military and veteran status, national origin (includes language restrictions), participation in an EEO protected activity, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, Pregnancy

Disability Leave (PDL), race (includes hairstyle and hair texture), religious creed (includes dress and grooming practices), reproductive health decision-making, reproductive loss leave, sex/gender, and sexual orientation. Joining our St. Francis Episcopal Church team as our Administrative Assistant-Front-Desk Receptionist offers the opportunity to work in a church environment, contribute to teamwork with results, and grow professionally. If you meet the requirements, enjoy doing the overall responsibilities, and are passionate about delivering excellent service, we invite you to apply. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and references to elaine.mistele@stfrancispalosverdes.org by July 9, 2024.

May 16, 2024
Office of Public Affairs

In affirmation and celebration of The Episcopal Church’s LGBTQ+ members, the Office of Communication is pleased to unveil a new Pride shield available online for churchwide use.

The design retains the upper-left blue corner of The Episcopal Church’s shield logo and incorporates elements of the traditional Pride flag as well as the Progress Pride flag and Philadelphia Pride flag. In their use of black, brown, pink, and light-blue diagonal lines, the latter two flags represent intersectional progress in acknowledging people who are often overlooked by the mainstream LGBTQ+ movement: communities of color; the transgender community; and the many thousands harmed by anti-LGBTQ+ policy—from those who lost their lives in the AIDS crisis of the 1980s and ‘90s, to those still disproportionately impacted today.

“As a longtime ally of LGBTQ+ people, I was so excited to work on this Pride shield for The Episcopal Church,” said Melissa Walker, senior graphic designer. “I hope many more people feel seen and included by this new graphic as we enter Pride month.”

For half a century, Episcopalians have been working toward a greater understanding and radical inclusion of all God’s children. Resolutions from General Convention in 1976 recognized LGBTQ+ people as children of God with an equal claim to the pastoral care of the church and equal protection under the law. In 1994, General Convention amended the church’s canons to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, providing equal access to the rites and worship of the church, including ordination. In 2015, General Convention voted to amend the canons that regulate marriage, permitting any couple the rite of holy matrimony.

In June 2023, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry issued a video message of encouragement to “all of my LGBTQ+ family members,” noting, “I believe deep in my soul that God is always seeking to create a world and a society where all are loved, where justice is done, and where the God-given equality of us all is honored in our relationships, in our social arrangements, and in law.”

Last month, the church announced the hire of its first gender justice staff officer, a new position called for by the 80th General Convention and dedicated to justice, advocacy, and inclusion work focused on women and LGBTQ+ people.

“In the United States, the bodily autonomy of women and trans people is under attack, and fully 50% of LGBTQ+ Americans live in poverty,” said Aaron Scott, gender justice staff officer. “I am grateful for the care and intention that went into designing this new Pride shield as it not only represents the LGBTQ+ community more fully, but also lifts those who, out of sheer necessity of survival and dignity, have fought the hardest and sacrificed the most for the thriving of all of us.”

It is time for us to donate to our Military men and women and their families on June 8 at Hawthorne High School.

What they need:

• Diapers, diapers, and lots more diapers (~160 babies are born there every month)
• Strollers, cribs, high chairs, pack-n-plays
• Bath towels, hand towels and washcloths
• Linens, sheets, blankets, comforters for twin and queen beds
• Sets of at least 4 plates, soup bowls, bread plates, drinking glasses, flatware (spoons, knives and forks)
• Pots and pans with lids in good condition
• Cooking tools (such as) Wooden spoons, serving spoons, good knives, mixing bowls, serving bowls, bakeware
• Non-perishable food (not expired). Yes, some families are experiencing food insecurity.
• Gift cards from Target or Walmart in increments of $25
• Bicycles (all ages)

What they don’t need:

• Children’s clothes
• Stuffed animals
• Large toys, like race tracks, play kitchens
• Lamps, art, books, DVDs CDs, and VHS tapes

What they cannot take:

• Electronics (TVs and monitors, DVD/CD/VHS players)
• Used car seats

Please pass this on to your friends and neighbors. Remember to donate stuff in good condition.

Thank you all for your support.

Proceeds from the 3-day fundraiser support the Mission and Outreach of St. Francis Church

St. Francis Episcopal Church in Palos Verdes Estates will host the 53rd Palos Verdes Antiques Show and Sale, its annual fundraiser on Thursday and Friday May 30 and 31 from 11 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 11 am until 4 pm. The Opening Night Preview Party will be held on Wednesday, May 29 from 6 to 9 pm. Tickets are $50 presale, $75 at the door. The popular 3-day event features top dealers from Northern and Southern California and—who will display and sell a dazzling array of 18th, 19th and early 20th Century furniture, silver, prints, jewelry, china, pottery, rugs, Asian antiques, vintage Americana and more. In addition to the antiques, the show features the Harvest Cupboard with tasty homemade offerings; Garden Gazebo with plants and ornaments, Patio Luncheons and English Afternoon Tea. Ricardo, of Ricardo’s award-winning nursery, will share gardening tips on Thursday at 3:00 pm and famed comedian, Lynn Chichi will perform her hilarious “Chichi’s Table Talk” on Friday at 3:00 pm during afternoon tea. Admission is $10 with return privileges and parking is free. For more information, call (310) 375-4617.

Save the dates for the 53rd Annual Palos Verdes Antiques Show! May 30 – June 1 at St. Francis.

July 8-12
9am–11:45am

Contact Claire in the church office to reserve a spot:
claire.erbeznik@stfrancispalosverdes.org
310-375-4617

Ayomide (Ay) Olowookere is a freshman at UCLA pursuing a major in computer engineering.

He has assimilated well into the college experience and so far his classes have largely been a review of what he had already learned in high school, but the classes are becoming more difficult. In July 2023, the St. Francis Outreach Scholarship Fund (SFOSF) helped Ay buy a MacBook Pro laptop computer, which he absolutely loves. It has been a great help in his studies, especially since all of his college textbooks are in digital format.

For more about the St. Francis Outreach Scholarship fund, click here.

Celebrate the start of the Lunar New Year with us at St. Francis.

Saturday, February 10 at 6:00 pm in the Parish Hall!