Assistant for Religious Education

Posted August 18, 2026 • Expires October 17, 2026 • Part-time, hourly position

About the role

The Basilica of Saint Mary has an opening for a part-time assistant to support the Office of Religious Education. This is an in-person position in Old Town Alexandria, VA that works closely with parish staff and volunteers.

Schedule

• Up to 20 hours per week
• Combination of weekday office hours and some evenings/weekends

Responsibilities

• Assist with completing sacramental records and files while maintaining confidentiality
• Provide administrative and logistical support, including preparing materials, communicating with various offices and families, and aiding various RE events
• Support the Office of Religious Education with updating files, sending notifications/communications to Diocesan offices and other parishes, and coordinating some RE events
• Support additional projects or ministry needs as requested by parish staff

Requirements

• Practicing Catholic adult who is faithful to the teachings of the Church
• Desire to serve the Church, the Office of Religious Education and its ministries
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with parish staff and volunteers
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable with basic office tools such as Word and Excel
• Compliant with the Diocese of Arlington Office of Child Protection and Youth Protection (OCPYP) requirements, or willing to complete compliance

Pay

$20.00 to $22.00 hourly

About the employer

Our parish, a Minor Basilica, was founded in 1795 in historic Old Town Alexandria and is the oldest Catholic parish in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We are part of the Diocese of Arlington and have over 3,000 registered families.