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 -

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.