Ecclesiastical Notary

Job Description

Qualifications and Duties:
• Must be a Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church, high school diploma or equivalent and associate's degree in business-related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the work and is bound by oath to observe secrecy, fulfill function properly and faithfully.
• Knowledge of office equipment, computer (Microsoft Office, Excel), copier, fax machine, telephone, etc.
• Capable of multi-tasking, organization and prioritizing work. Ability to perform outlined tasks including typing, filing, record keeping, preparing cases for decisions, gathering facts for marriage cases, etc.
• Must be a team player and possess the ability to relate to the variety of persons who are part of the Tribunal and diocesan staff and the diocese as a whole with a real concern for job and others.
• Capacity for self-direction, handling multiple tasks simultaneously, and working under constant pressure in order to complete assigned tasks.
• Willingness to learn Tribunal software and ongoing continuing education.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as strong writing skills.
• Flexibility in working with Tribunal staff on various projects as needed.
• Punctuality.
• The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check.

About the Employer

The Diocese of Owensboro is located in the western portion of the state of Kentucky. Since its beginning in 1937, the Diocese has grown from 33 parishes and 19 missions of western Kentucky to 78 parishes and two Newman Centers.

Church attendance rates in the Diocese of Owensboro are among the highest in the nation, with an average of 60% of registered members attending Mass on a typical Sunday.

The Diocese supports 17 Catholic Schools (which includes 3 high schools and a university), a hospital, two retirement homes and several religious orders.

The Diocese benefits from an abundance of ministries and opportunities for Catholic education and faith formation. These opportunities include Brescia University credit-bearing classes, small group faith sharing, and retreats for young and old.