Full-Time

August 24, 2021 by Human Resources

Posted: 08/24/2021

Job Summary:
The associate director for the Department of Social Concerns provides leadership and advocacy for the Conference’s activities related to social concerns issues. The position includes convening the diocesan directors of social action (social concerns) and social services (Catholic Charities). The associate director implements statewide responses to the Catholic Church’s social teaching. This is done primarily by monitoring, evaluating, and proposing responses to legislative and public policy issues, particularly on the state level, that impact the social needs of persons and the statewide community. Currently, the associate director also works with the executive director in convening directors of public policy of Catholic health systems with hospitals in Ohio. Administratively, the associate director reports to the executive director of the Conference. Departmentally, the associate director coordinates with the chair, vice-chair, and members of the department of social concerns in serving the total needs of the department.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Develops, coordinates, and implements the programs and objectives of the department; proposes plans and programs for advancing the department’s needs and interests.
• Staffs department meetings. Such staffing extends to convening, as necessary, other diocesan directors addressing social concerns issues such as pro-life, minority concerns, immigration, prison ministry, rural life, and care for creation.
• Serves as a registered lobbyist with the State of Ohio and represents the Conference and the department within the Ohio General Assembly, in close coordination with the executive director
• Develops and implements a timely and effective communication network among department members, and the Conference at-large, regarding legislative and social justice information. This includes coordination of a legislative network.
• Reviews and monitors federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations which affect or relate to Catholic social justice teachings and diocesan social concerns agencies and/or programs.

Job Qualifications:
• Understanding of the Catholic Church and commitment to its teachings; willingness to contribute to the mission of the Catholic Conference as an interdiocesan agency serving the Catholic dioceses in Ohio
• Strong understanding of and commitment to Catholic social teaching
• Ability to function as a registered lobbyist in the State of Ohio and to advocate on behalf of the Church before the General Assembly and agencies of state government
• Ability and willingness to work both independently and collaboratively and to interact with individuals and groups
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong skills in oral and written communication and understanding of social media as a communications tool

Education:
Bachelor’s degree is required with educational background in the social sciences (political science, social work, public administration, or economics) and/or theology is preferred. A master’s degree in the social sciences or theology is desired.

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August 20, 2021 by Human Resources

Posted: August 20, 2021

Saint Francis of Assisi is a growing parish with talented and energetic volunteers and staff serving over 2000 families. We are seeking a Director of Religious Education (DRE).

This position is full-time with a regular but flexible schedule, working 40+ hours per week. The role of this position is to serve as a member of (and supervise) a pastoral team responsible for catechetical programs at St. Francis (including Christian formation, religious education and sacramental preparation) designed to lead adults, young adults, youth and children in the faith community to maturity of faith through instruction and formation in the Christian life.

The DRE is a person who is a fully initiated and practicing member of the Catholic Church. A degree in Theology or Catholic Studies is preferred along with experience in leading and implementing religious education programs.

Please see the full job description for the DRE position at http://sfacc.org/documents/.

August 18, 2021 by Human Resources

Posted: 08/18/2021

Pregnancy Center West seeks a full-time Executive Director. The Executive Director (ED) leads day-to-day activities at Pregnancy Center West (PCW). The ED manages employees and maintains relationships with clients, community members, donors, the PCW board and key stakeholders. General responsibilities include assessing community and client needs and collaborating with staff and board to determine the best path to meet those needs. The ED has overall responsibility for the financial health and stability of PCW, working with staff and board to plan and execute fundraising events and cultivating current and new major donors.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Collaborates with the Board of Directors in overall governance of organization
Supports organization’s mission through program/ services development and delivery
Fosters growth and stability of the organization, including fundraising, public relations, and marketing
Responsible for the administration and management of the organization’s resources
Demonstrates strong servant leadership by supporting and promoting harmony and a ministry of restoration/reconciliation modeled after Christ’s example. Also leads by serving clients and volunteers lovingly and effectively, therefore supporting and promoting PCW’s pro-life mission
Performs special projects or tasks as assigned by the Board.

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:

The Executive Director should possess the following key qualifications and skills in the execution of all assigned duties as outlined in the Job Description:

Be ardently pro-life and passionate about the mission and ministry of Pregnancy Center West. Be honest. Operate with integrity. Maintain confidentiality in the management of donor and client records/data. Be flexible, collaborative and cooperative in working with other staff, volunteers, donors and supporters.
Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in business or nonprofit administration, or related field. Master’s degree in related field preferred.
Problem solving and program development ability/skills to develop/evaluate programs and administer/manage operations and staff of the organization and resolve problems.
Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with multiple audiences/constituencies (Board, staff, volunteers, clients, donors, other organizations, government leaders, media) using a variety of formats.
Self-starter with good judgment, integrity, and excellent administration skills.
Willingness and ability to carry out the mission of Pregnancy Center West and serve clients and other PCW’s constituencies (including other staff, donors, vendors, etc.) in a way that honors Jesus Christ and supports and promotes PCW’s life-affirming ministry.
Willingness and ability to share the gospel of Jesus Christ by word and example, to encourage clients, staff, and other PCW constituencies to contribute to an office environment conducive to supporting a ministry of life.

Salary is $55K+, depending upon experience and skills. For a comprehensive job description, please contact Bill Schinkal at [email protected].

August 9, 2021 by Human Resources

Posted: 08/09/2021

St. Vivian Parish is currently seeking applicants for a full-time Parish Secretary.

The Parish secretary performs a variety of secretarial and administrative duties, which support overall parish operations. This includes maintaining the integrity of information and operating the office efficiently

Primary responsibilities include:

Greet and assist visitors in a professional and friendly manner
Professionally and courteously handle all office communications – phone, mail, email, social media platforms, etc.
Maintain membership database
Maintain sacramental recordkeeping for the parish

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, organizational and computer skills. Candidates should be proficient with Microsoft Office, utilizing databases and website applications. Background check and ParishSoft training required.

St. Vivian Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

July 26, 2021 by Human Resources

Posted: 07/26/2021

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish, Dayton, is looking for a full-time Coordinator of Family Life and Digital Evangelization Ministries.

Responsibilities include coordinating parish marriage preparation programs, couples/family retreats, and organizing family support programs such as grief-support, divorce care, and other family oriented programs and events. A religious education or theology background would be advantageous.

Responsibilities also includes creating and maintaining content for parish social media platforms and parish websites, live-streaming Masses and parish faith formation events, and coordinating other forms of communication. A basic knowledge in digital communication and creating content is preferred.

Salary and benefits will depend on education, experience and guided by archdiocesan salary recommendations.

July 23, 2021 by Human Resources

Posted: July 23, 2021

St. John Vianney Parish, Mentor, OH, in the Diocese of Cleveland, OH is seeking a full time Director of Music Ministry.

SUMMARY POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Parish and School have enjoyed outstanding music and cantor/choirs and expect the same experience with the person chosen to fill this position. The Music Director is responsible for ensuring that the music ministry meets the guidelines of the Catholic Church and the needs of the Parish and for developing the music ministry at the Parish and School.

MINISTRY:

The Director of Music Ministry is expected, through well-planned liturgies and personal interactions, to lead people closer to God. This full-time position reports to the Pastor. The Director is a member of the pastoral (ministerial) staff and, as such, the Director must be in full communion with the Catholic Church and follow its religious teachings. The Director must be knowledgeable about, and stay current with, church documents relating to liturgy and liturgical music and to continue formation as one of the pastoral ministers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director of Music Ministry is to:

Collaborate with the Pastor and Pastoral Staff to create and implement a liturgical vision for the Parish and the School.

Coordinate the music for all liturgies, and to work with the persons designated by the Pastor, to develop the liturgies for both the Parish and the School. The Parish and School liturgies shall employ a diversity of styles and types of music reflective of the diversity in the Parish and the School including but not limited to contemporary and traditional music.

- The Music Director is to lead the music during all the weekend liturgies except when on vacation or when otherwise approved by the Pastor in advance (the Music Director will arrange for coverage in these instances). The Music Director is responsible for assigning musicians and choirs/cantors at all liturgies, and will be singing, accompanying, or directing at least three (3) Sunday/Vigil Masses per weekend. The Music Director is to ensure that all liturgies are adequately covered with musicians and cantors and to be on call in the event there are any last-minute issues (e.g., illness of musician or cantor).
- The Music Director is responsible for the same activities as relates to school liturgies.
- On some holy days (e.g., Christmas, Easter), the Parish has Mass at Lake Catholic High School and at the Parish at the same time. The Music Director is responsible for planning the music liturgies and ensuring appropriate music at Lake Catholic Masses and will discuss with the Pastor or his designee where he/she should be physically located for the conflicting Mass times.
- The Parish has Masses on holidays such as Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day and Thanksgiving, and on other special occasions such as Catholic School Week, graduation, the Blue Mass, and the White Mass. Some are held outside. The Music Director will be responsible for the music liturgies for these Masses.
- Schedule all musicians, cantors, choirs for liturgies sufficiently in advance to allow them to prepare for the liturgy.
- Recommend liturgy books for use by parishioners (e.g., Breaking Bread, Today’s Missal) and other traditional or electronic resources; work with business office to order materials once approved by Pastor and finance/business office.

Direct, accompany and/or cantor at weddings, funerals, and special liturgies.

- Together with the Pastor, the Music Director will develop policies governing wedding, funerals, or other special liturgies in which the family or parties may arrange for their own musicians.
- If the family arranges for their own musician for wedding or funerals, the Music Director will assist the guest musicians and provide them with the Parish policies. The Director will not be entitled to any additional remuneration from the Parish for these liturgies.
- The Director shall be entitled to keep any stipends paid directly by families for weddings or funerals or other special liturgies requested by third parties.

Work with organists, pianist, accompanists, and other musicians to advance liturgical music at the Parish and the School.

- Recruit musicians (preferably from the Parish) to participate in the liturgies and arrange for rehearsal times.
- Working with business office, arrange for appropriate care of the parish and school musical instruments, including tuning when appropriate.

Recruit, train, develop and mentor the various choirs and cantor programs:

- At a minimum, the Director is to recruit, train and develop the adult choir (SATB); children’s choir(s), funeral choir(s) and cantors to sing at special events (e.g., XLT, Confirmation Mass, First Communion Mass, Parish Missions).
- Prior to the pandemic, the parish had a handbell choir; the Parish would like to re-establish that choir when possible.
- This responsibility includes scheduling and leading regular rehearsals.

Maintain the Parish audio systems used for liturgical celebrations, including its livestreaming services.

Develop special music programs (e.g., Christmas concert, children’s choral festivals).

Maintain a current inventory of music and instruments at the Parish and School; expand the music library for both the choirs and the musicians.The music library is to be maintained in an orderly fashion with a suitable number of copies of musical pieces to enable performance of those pieces by the choirs or ensembles.
- Working with the finance/business office, obtain copyright permissions and licenses as needed.
- Provide a copy of the inventory to the Pastor and provide an updated copy of the inventory semi-annual or as otherwise requested by the business office or Pastor.
- Use computer skills to develop Mass plans, programs, booklets and liturgy calendars.
Work with the finance/business office to prepare budgets, track expenses and provide such other information as may be requested; comply with Diocese policies and guidelines.
Attend Staff, Liturgy Committee and Celebrating Commission meetings and other meetings as requested by the Pastor or his designee.
Prepare content for Parish and School communication tools such as the bulletin, Flocknotes or other platforms and undertake other duties as assigned by the Pastor.

MASS SCHEDULE:

The current Mass schedule, which is subject to change, is:

Saturday Vigil – 4:00 pm

Sunday – 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 and noon (beginning in July). The 10:30 Mass may be held outside.

SKILLS:

Excellent musical skills, including ability to play piano and/or organ

Ability to sing well and to lead the people in singing, including teaching the parishioners new songs

Demonstrated ability to recruit, lead, and train choirs of adults and children.

Excellent people/interpersonal skills and ability to work with a team.

Proficient computer skills as relates to music and liturgy (e.g., ability to schedule music electronically).

Ability to understand financial aspects of the position, including budgets and music licenses

EDUCATION:

Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Music, preferably with a focus on performance, liturgy, and choir direction; will consider those with advanced degrees. At least 5 years of experience working with musicians and choirs preferred.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Compensation commensurate with degree and experience

Diocesan Health Benefits and Pension

Continuing Education Allowance for development in this position

Other requirements: Must have Virtus certification.

A committee will interview the candidates and will expect examples of the candidate’s musical skills, as demonstrated initially by live recordings (please include links with your CV), Finalists will be expected to participate in one or more weekend liturgies as the musician/cantor for evaluation.