Full-Time

Posted 04/20/22

Oldenburg Academy, a Franciscan Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school in historic Oldenburg, Indiana is seeking an exemplary candidate to serve as President and continue its legacy of high academic standards and spiritual development of young women and men.

The school was founded in 1852 by its sponsor, Sisters of St. Francis. The Office of President has as its primary purpose to provide visionary leadership to achieve the fullest attainment of the school’s mission. The President is the Chief Executive Officer and, as such, has the general charge and control of its personnel and budget, educational and advancement programs, business affairs, and facilities. Working closely with the Principal, Board of Trustees and other groups within the school community, the President provides leadership regarding the purposes, values, and goals of the school.

Additional information regarding this distinguished school community and a complete job description can be found on the school’s website www.oldenburgacademy.org/job-opportunities

 

Posted 4/19/22

St. Clement Parish in St. Bernard (Cincinnati) is seeking a full time Parish Director of Faith Formation.

Overview of Position:

The Parish Director of Faith Formation is responsible for parish Faith Formation from birth to death through the lens of a family perspective. The Faith Formation goal is evangelization to accompany families (of all sizes and dynamics) through a discipleship path, so that they encounter Jesus and become missionary disciples in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Create and implement a comprehensive approach to faith formation with an evangelization lens and in the spirit of St. Francis to meet the needs of families of all sizes and dynamics throughout the liturgical year
  • In collaboration with the pastor and staff, plan an annual calendar of programming and formational opportunities
  • Articulate a clear vision/mission for lifelong formation with a family perspective through the lens of evangelization to parents, youth, staff, and parishioners
  • Provide a variety of faith formation opportunities for persons of all ages using a family perspective through the lens of evangelization and Franciscan Spirituality
  • Recruit, form, equip, send, and accompany catechists and families through sacramental ministries of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Baptism, First Communion, First Reconciliation, and Confirmation. Resource the pastor, deacons and lay volunteers in the area of marriage ministry
  • Children and Youth including the Parish School: Evaluate and implement curriculum and supplemental curriculum available for youth programs to best meet the needs of the youth and their families, in compliance with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Graded Course of Study for Religion
  • Oversee the marketing and advertising of programs and events under the umbrella of Faith Formation and Evangelization
  • Conduct program evaluations and assessments to determine effectiveness of initiatives and refine efforts (including the evaluation of volunteers and direct reports)
  • Coordinate registration and collection of fees for programs
  • Support the Worship Commission especially in the area of sacramental celebrations and faith formation on liturgical seasons

Candidate Expectations:

  • Must complete and maintain compliance with all Archdiocese of Cincinnati Safe Environment policies
  • Must complete a background check
  • Must participate in continuing education and formation. This can be accomplished through events such as:
    • VOCARE
    • National Organization for Family, Evangelization and/or Catechesis
    • Local Organization:  CREA (Cincinnati Religious Education Association
    • Archdiocesan workshops and webinars
    • Personal retreats, Days of Reflection
  • Highly recommend staying connected to and collaborating with the family ministers of the surrounding parishes, as well as utilizing opportunities offered by the Center for the New Evangelization for networking, fellowship, and training

Education, Training, and Experience:

  • Strongly prefer a bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, Theology, Religious Education, or related field, or commensurate ministry experience.
  • Must have spiritual maturity, defined as a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church who is faithful to the Magisterium, consistent in one’s prayer life, regularly receiving the sacraments, and able to speak of one’s relationship with Jesus
  • Must have a broad understanding of and ability to articulate Church teaching in pastoral ministry
  • Must have experience mentoring and accompanying adults at different stages of the discipleship path
  • Must be able to pray in front of and with others, to lead and participate in spontaneous prayer
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people using the spoken word, both within one-on-one coaching/apprenticing situations and in large group settings
  • Being Biligual English-Spanish would be a HUGE asset to this position that serves St. Clement School which has one-third first generation families from Latin America and a growing parish number of parishioners who are first generation families from Latin America who regularly worship, seek sacraments and faith formation at St. Clement

Working Environment:

This position requires frequent evening, weekend and off-site work.  It also includes essential collaboration with pastoral staff, parish organizations, the school, volunteers and nearby parishes.

 

 

Posted:  04/01/2022

St. Leo Parish has an immediate opening for a Custodial/Maintenance Worker.  This is a full-time, 12 month position with benefits, with a five day work week that includes an occasional evening or weekend. Successful candidates must be able to pass a background check and be in compliance with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Decree of Child Protection program (SafeParish).

Major Responsibilities & Regular Activities:

  • Assures all parish buildings are maintained in a clean and orderly manner
  • Performs daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual cleaning duties
  • Performs preventive and repair maintenance of the facility as directed
  • Provides facility-related support to staff and ministries as needed
  • Provides other general assistance as needed, e.g., sets up tables and chairs; lawn care and snow removal as required

Posted 4/13/22

The Diocese of Covington is accepting applications for the full time Curia position of Administrative Assistant in the Office of Diocesan Buildings and Property. This office represents the interests of the Diocese and of the Bishop in all matters pertaining to buildings and real property falling under the auspices of the Diocese, including but not limited to new construction, renovation, demolition, sale, and maintenance, as well as central administration of Diocesan Cemeteries operations. This position requires a detail-oriented practicing Roman Catholic with exceptional interpersonal and general office skills and a familiarity with Microsoft Office software.

Posted 4/12/22

The St. Thomas More Newman Center seeks a Campus Minister who will assume a full-time pastoral leadership role serving Catholic students attending The Ohio State University.  The Newman Center is an active campus ministry of the Diocese of Columbus, staffed by the Paulist Fathers.  The Campus Minister will serve on a team that is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive program of care, evangelization, spiritual growth, and service opportunities for students, and is responsible for recruiting, training, and equipping the development of student leaders working in the ministry.  The Campus Ministry team also is responsible for the RCIA program, Adult Confirmations, and adult religious education.  The Pastoral Associate for Campus Ministry is a member of several committees that ensures the mission of the Newman Center is carried out through strategic thinking and planning.

The ideal candidate will view their work as a ministry and model church teachings through their life and work.  Essential competencies for the position include effective team leadership skills, strategic thinking, strong organizational and administrative skills, strong communication and relational skills, personal integrity and maturity, and a professional presentation.  This position requires the flexibility to work outside of normal business hours to accommodate the needs of the student community and the Newman Center.

A Bachelor’s degree, professional experience and demonstrated effectiveness in a campus ministerial role with competence in personnel supervision is required.  A Master’s degree in theology, pastoral ministry, or background or experience in a related field is preferred.

Job offer is contingent on the successful passing of the mandatory background screening and registering for the VIRTUS” Protecting God’s Children” program prior to beginning work.

The job description can be viewed at http://www.buckeyecatholic.com/employment

 

Posted:  04/12/2022

Campus Minster (full-time) St. Francis of Assisi / Muncie Pastorate Muncie, IN The Muncie Catholic Pastorate is searching for a Full Time Campus Minister that is a spirit-centered, enthusiastic individual to lead its Catholic campus ministry at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, which serves the students and faculty of Ball State University. We are looking for a person who has a clear call to campus and young adult ministry. The candidate should have the ability to develop and implement a plan for campus ministry, including faith formation, facilitating retreats and spiritual programming, recruiting student leaders, event planning, budget management, leading our resident intern program, and more. The ideal candidate will create an environment where St. Francis Parish becomes home to the spiritual and intellectual lives, apostolic mission, and Christian maturity of students.

The Campus Minister is a Full Time position with a complete Benefit Package that includes Health, Dental and Vision; 403b Retirement; and paid vacation, holidays and personal days. The position will collaborate with all pastorate staff, particularly the Pastor, parochial vicars, Focus missionaries, and the Director of Evangelization, Family Life, and Pastoral Ministries.

The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic, committed to prayer and a desire to know God, who possess a Bachelor’s degree in Catholic Theology/Religious Studies or equivalent. The candidate should have a strong desire and ability to evangelize young adults. This candidate will also have strong leadership, organizational, communication, and administrative skills. The applicant must be able to adapt to a flexible schedule (frequent evenings and weekends) while also holding regular office hours during the week. The ability to pass and maintain diocesan child safety protocol is essential.