1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n Assistant for Marriage Services do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Non-profit: Religious Organization
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What is your job title?
Assistant for Marriage Services
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
I work for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, the regional seat of the Catholic Church in the vicinty of the city of Boston, MA. While it is a part of the global Catholic Church, the RCAB is fiscally independant and can be considered an organization in its own right. The central administration for which I work employs several hundred people. Most offices have very recently been consolidated into one single building on the outskirts of Boston.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
1 year
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
40 hours
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
I work in the department of the Metropolitan Tribunal, the Ecclesiastical Court of the Archdiocese. I am responsible for ensuring that all marriage work is done in accord with the Canon Law of the church, and processing the appropriate permissions and dispensations when necessary. At the other end of the spectrum, I assist with the preliminary stages of annulment cases sent to the Tribunal for review.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
37,000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
37000
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
2 weeks vacation, 6 sick days, Tufts Health Plan medical insurance, dental insurance
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
slightly under compensated financially, and benefits could be better
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
Yes, I am roughly in the middle of my department. I must constantly interact with the department head and other Canon lawyers on staff regarding the substance of my work, and with the secretaries to coordinate administrative duties. I like this aspect of the job very much, as I constantly have the opportunity to learn from those around me.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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4 Income
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7 Work Environment - co-workers
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3 Work Environment - supervisors
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5 Benefits
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6 Hours
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2 Level of responsibility
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1 The actual "work" you do at your job
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8 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Having non-profit work experience is helpful. Academic work at least tangentially related to the Church is also helpful- for example, I studied history, specifically Medieval history, and it has actually been relevant!
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
Social and communication skills are vital, as there is constant contact with other workers, the various priests and parish workers we service, and the public. Organizational skills are also vital as work is often time sensitive, and extensive records are maintained. Foreign language experience is helpful as documents often arrive from other countries, and occasionally international calls are necessary. Facility with average office equipment and computer programs is needed.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
yes, a bachelor's degree would be necessary
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
To ask as many questions as possible- there are so many extremely educated people around, and the more one knows about the laws, organization, and teachings of the church, the easier the job is!
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