Greater Cincinnati

St. John, Deer Park and St. Saviour Parishes (Region XI) in Cincinnati, Ohio have an immediate opening for a full-time Business Manager.

Candidates must have knowledge of accounting principles and practices, good organizational and record-keeping skills, computer skills necessary to manage the parish computer and record keeping systems, supervisory experience with staff, and excellent interpersonal communication skills.  Must be a practicing Catholic.  College degree desired and/or 5-10 years of business experience.

Employment is contingent on successful completion of all background checks and VIRTUS requirements.

 

Reports To: Outreach Center Program Director

Scope of Position: The Volunteer Manager will interact with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to recruit and productively deploy a diverse pool of volunteers to compassionately serve our neighbors. He or she will provide volunteer opportunities that engage volunteers and suit their abilities, schedules, and desired experience. While delivering fulfilling volunteer experiences, the manager will model our mission and values and advance SVDP’s community impact. This is a Tuesday-Saturday role, with occasional evening hours, mainly for holidays and special events.

Job Responsibilities:

Recruitment: Identify and engage a diverse volunteer population to grow SVDP’s capacity and ensure effective operation of services

  • Consult with staff on an ongoing basis in order to understand current volunteer needs and requirements
  • Manage interview/assessment and placement process for new volunteers in SVDP programs
  • Offer opportunities for Conference Vincentians to participate in our Council’s Outreach Centers, programs, and events
  • Schedule all volunteer groups and individuals, ensuring that sufficient volunteers are available to meet service needs, including special events, distributions, and drives
  • Responsively field inquiries from people seeking to get involved with SVDP
  • Find creative ways to engage volunteers whose skill set or availability don’t fit into our traditional opportunities
  • Represent the organization in public as needed, especially at volunteer fairs and other recruiting events

Onboarding/Training/Support: Ensure that volunteers are trained, welcomed, and oriented so they understand their specific role as well as how their work contributes to the overall mission of SVDP

  • Provide orientation and onboarding for new volunteers
  • Train staff on best practices to engage and utilize volunteers
  • Refine and update volunteer policies and procedures, including the Volunteer Handbook
  • Ensure that  staff supervision and support is available for all volunteers

Engagement/Retention: Provide continuing education, appreciation, and formation opportunities for volunteers to keep them engaged with our mission

  • Promptly follow up with volunteers to express appreciation, gather feedback, and encourage further engagement
  • Plan and execute volunteer appreciation events
  • Collaborate with SVDP’s Services and Conference Support staff to coordinate formation opportunities for volunteers
  • Work with SVDP’s External Relations team to highlight the impact of volunteers and facilitate meaningful volunteer opportunities for donors
  • Communicate regularly via newsletter, email, or in person – to inform volunteers of current events within the entire organization
  • Maintain and optimize use of SVDP’s volunteer database

Other

  • Assist the Outreach Center Program Director with seasonal programming and other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience
  • Willingness and ability to model SVDP’s mission and values
  • Desire to serve others with care and compassion, and comfort with discussing spiritual life and praying with volunteers
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on effectively and flexibly relating to people of different cultures and economic backgrounds
  • Ability to communicate well orally and in writing, including speaking to and training both individuals and large groups
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Comfort with technology, especially Microsoft Office programs; experience with a volunteer database is a plus
  • VIRTUS certified or willing to achieve VIRTUS (safe environment training) certification
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel in the Cincinnati area as programing dictates

Work Environment: Staff member will primarily work in an office environmentadequately lighted, heated and ventilated.  Activities will also include supervising volunteers in a variety of settings both within our facilities and off-site, including serving alongside volunteers for various projects. This position includes travel into our community to recruit, direct, and guide volunteers.

Physical Requirements: 

  • Ability to operate a computer keyboard
  • Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 35lbs
  • Ability to see for purposes of reading printed material
  • Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels
  • Ability to speak so others will be able to clearly understand conversation, both in person and over the telephone

St. Vivian Church, in Finneytown, is accepting applications for the position of custodian.  This is a year-round, full-time position with benefits, handling the custodial/maintenance needs of our parish and school. The position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and operates under supervision with some latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative.

Duties:

  • Maintain a safe and secure environment.
  • Perform custodian duties.
    • Maintain high standard of safety and cleanliness of the grounds

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to be standing/walking most of the day and do medium lifting (50 pounds).
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Work outdoors in extreme temperatures and inclement weather.
• Needs to be dependable and consistent in work habits.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others.

Employment is contingent upon meeting all background checks and VIRTUS requirements.

Please send resume and salary requirements to:  Kathleen Rothschild, Business Manager, St. Vivian Church, 7600 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH  45224, or e-mail to: [email protected].

This staff position is responsible for developing and delivering Formation and Training to Conference members in the Cincinnati District Council and to others interested in learning more about St. Vincent de Paul.  Formation and Training will include the Ozanam Orientation along with a number of core training modules and other ad hoc modules as required to meet the needs of both new and existing Vincentians and Conferences.  The Formation Coordinator will also be responsible for arranging Conference retreats and spiritual celebrations and liturgies. The Formation Coordinator values and models Vincentian spirituality, friendship and service and acts as a spiritual animator for the District Council, providing mentoring and support to the Conferences as directed by the Director of Conferences and Special Projects.

REPORTS TO:  Director of Conferences and Special Projects

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Work closely with the Director of Conferences and Special Projects to define the annual Formation and Training offerings for the Cincinnati District Council, supporting the needs of Vincentians as identified by Conference Assessments, the Strategic Plan, and the foundational documents of the Society.
  2. Plan, promote and deliver Formation and Training events, including the Ozanam Orientation.
  3. Plan and deliver retreats, spiritual celebrations, and liturgies for the Cincinnati District Council.
  4. Assist the Conferences Manager in the planning and execution of other Cincinnati District Council events (e.g., Fellowship Mass & Reception, District Meetings).
  5. Evaluate each Formation and Training event, working toward continual improvement in the events themselves and in the schedule overall.
  6. Create and distribute materials promoting Formation and Training events.
  7. Lead the Cincinnati District Council Formation Committee, including identifying new Committee members and managing quarterly Committee meetings.
  8. Identify potential new presenters and formators and participate in their formation and training.
  9. Support and advocate for growth in Vincentian spirituality throughout the District (Conferences, Outreach Center, and Ozanam Center for Service Learning), to include creating spiritual content for Council communications.
  10. Provide any necessary Formation and Training to support Conference Spiritual Advisors.
  11. Maintain Cincinnati District Council Formation and Training records and report results as requested.
  12. Maintain a library of support materials to enrich Vincentian experience.
  13. Attend Conference meetings as needed in order to reinforce Vincentian spirituality and values.
  14. Prepare prayers, reflections and retreats for Society Board meetings as requested.
  15. Collaborate and support the SVDP Formation and Training needs of the Hamilton and St. Martin Districts as time permits.
  16. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience. Preferred degree in Pastoral Ministry, Theology, Religious Education or related field of study.  Vincentian experience is preferred.
  • While SVDP Cincinnati values a diverse workforce, this position’s uniquely Catholic nature requires that the ideal candidate be an observant Roman Catholic with a commitment to the beliefs and culture of the Catholic faith.
  • History of successful program implementation and development; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; an ability to communicate well orally and in writing; and the ability to effectively relate to people of different cultural and economic backgrounds are necessary.
  • Knowledge of adult learning processes.
  • Solid computer skill proficiency including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint); ability to operate training equipment.
  • Schedule flexibility to support weekend and evening activities to equal an average of 25 hours total per week.
  • Self-motivated with strong time management skills.
  • Current valid driver’s license and ability to travel offsite as needs of the position dictate.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment – adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Remote activities will include presenting, facilitating, and interacting throughout our Council’s geographic footprint. Remote activities could also integrate some work-from-home arrangements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Job duties can primarily be performed from a desk; however there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items up to 35 pounds; ability to drive or otherwise commute to/from and participate in off-site meetings & events is required.      

Qualified candidates are encouraged to forward cover letter, resume & compensation expectations to Tom Roberts at [email protected] . Thank you.

Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery has an immediate opening for a full-time Receptionist.  The position is part of the Family Services Department and reports to the Operations Manager.  Gate of Heaven Cemetery is located at 11000 Montgomery Road, in Cincinnati.

The Receptionist is the front-line voice and face of Gate of Heaven Cemetery for all who contact the office, in person and by phone.  This position involves routine customer service and administrative duties.  The role requires the operation of conventional office equipment along with prevalent and proprietary computer applications.    This role will also include back up support to the office team and will interact with managers, Family Service advisors, visitors, vendors, and other internal and external  personnel.

Qualifications for this position are as follows:

A High School diploma is required, college or prior professional experience is preferred.

The Receptionist must be compassionate, considerate, and exhibit a professional demeanor at all times.  He or she must have excellent communication skills and be highly organized. Excellent listening skills and a service-oriented mindset are essential.   This person must be able to converse and communicate regarding very sensitive issues and be able to maintain confidentiality. The Receptionist must have the ability to work with frequent interruptions and remain focused.  The ability to work independently and meet deadlines is very important.

This employee accepts the responsibility of knowing and safeguarding the values and ethics of the mission of the Catholic Cemetery.  Employees will have knowledge of the Catholic faith, a willingness to work for a Catholic, faith-based agency and adhere to the policies. Employees will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic faith nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration or writing, including the use of social media or other digital technologies.

Candidates are asked to submit:

A Resume and a Cover letter indicating candidate’s interest in interviewing for the position, a brief statement describing why the candidate should be considered for the position, and reasons why the candidate expects to have a positive effect on the department and the Cemetery ministry.

To:  Luke Hamilton, Operations Manager

Email:  [email protected]

The deadline for application submittal for consideration for this position is:  Saturday, January 30, 2021.