DESCRIPTION: 

St. Mary’s Catholic Center seeks a highly motivated individual who enjoys working with people, is mission-driven, and possesses the skills necessary to support the ministry through the care of its facilities. The Receptionist Student Worker reports directly to the Operations Coordinator.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: 

St. Mary’s Catholic Center at Texas A&M University has the mission to form apostles for the Church and the world. We are a ministry of the New Evangelization who believe in exercising a dynamic orthodoxy, faithful to the Church’s instruction, engaging and fervent, in a manner that reaches the hearts of the faithful and the unchurched. The Receptionist Student Worker is a member of the operations team at St. Mary’s Catholic Center. 

Requirements

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  

The Receptionist Student Worker is responsible for working with the Operations and Pastoral Teams to support the mission and activities of the parish.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:  

• Greeting people entering the student center.
• Answering the telephone,  screening and directing calls. 
• Taking and relaying messages. 
• Providing information to callers. 
• Scheduling Mass intentions. 
• Providing general administrative and clerical support.
• Controlling inventory relevant to the front desk area. 
• Maintaining the lobby and front desk area.
• Supporting and upholding the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of St. Mary’s Catholic      Center in both professional and personal life.
• Acting as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Continuously growing in ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• A people person with a joyful personality.
• Good work ethic and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Any candidate must be able to support the mission of St. Mary’s Catholic Center and its role as a Catholic institution.

EDUCATION

• Current Student Enrolled at either: 
• Texas A&M
• RELLIS 
• Blinn College

EXPERIENCE  

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and Google Docs and Sheets

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS 

• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies through the employment period.  

JOB CONDITION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The parish is an at-will employer. Work is performed in a church or office setting with daily and weekly deadlines. The candidate must have the flexibility and availability to be present on some evenings, and weekends. While performing the duties of this job, the Receptionist Student Worker is required to stand, walk, talk, reach, sit, and perform repetitive motions of the hands and wrists.

ATTENTION: Please upload your current Spring 2026 class schedule with your application. Preference will be given to candidates available to work Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m./1:00p.m.