Diocesan Positions

Last updated:  09/14/2020

If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact  Jeanne Lausten, Chancery Office, (765) 269-4604 or jlausten@dol-in.org.  The postings below are all positions available in the diocese and listed in order of posting, the newest first.
 

Youth Group / Young Adult Evangelization Specialist
Catholic Pastoral Center
Lafayette, IN
 
We are currently seeking a Youth Group/Young Adult Evangelization Specialist at our Catholic Pastoral Center in Lafayette, IN.  Ideal candidate will design and develop doctrinal, spiritual and practical programs that assists parishes and communities to improve evangelization efforts to bring individuals into relationship and lifelong discipleship with Jesus Christ in and through his Church.

1. Prepare and equip the diocese to fulfill the New Evangelization imperative in the Church and execute the principles and objectives articulated in the Uniting in Heart 2030 Pastoral Plan.
2. Researches, identifies, designs, and promotes Catholic evangelization programs, practices, and methodologies for use across the diocese.
3. Advises the Director of Evangelization, Family Life, and Pastoral Ministries on trends, methodologies, and available curricula for effective youth group and young adult ministries and collaborates with the managers of the offices for Catechesis, Divine Worship, Family Life, and Hispanic Ministries, to ensure evangelization concepts are well integrated into the varied ministries of the diocese.
4. Works with pastors and parish staff members to promote a culture of evangelization within parishes, pastorates and deaneries, incorporate programs of evangelization, and develop a cadre of lay evangelization specialists.

        Education:  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in evangelization, youth/young adult ministry, theology, biblical studies, church studies, or related subject matter required.   
        Work Experience:   Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in developing evangelization and/or outreach programs or related experience.  Possess project management, strategic and operational oversight responsibilities preferred.    

Practicing Catholic who respects and upholds Catholic Church teaching with 5 years of youth and/or young adult ministry experience desired.

Interested and qualifed candidates should submit their resume to jausten@dol-in.org

MANAGER OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Chancery
Lafayette, IN                                                                                                                                      

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Manager of Information Systems at our Chancery in Lafayette, IN.  This person will be  responsible for the alignment of the technology and information systems to the vision of the ministry and business administration of the diocese.   

Some of the essential duties of this position include: 
 

1.  Managing technology vendors.
2.  Project management of information system projects.
3.  Analysis of business requirements and applying these requirements to the delivery of solutions.
4.  Oversight of diocesan technology infrastructure.
5.  Deploying and maintaining cloud based business applications.

The Manager of Information Systems will be diligent in strategic planning and will be responsible for the successful development and execution of strategic technology plans.  The Manager will communicate and collaborate effectively with the leadership within the Bishop’s Office, with parishes and schools. 

A Bachelor’s degree that demonstrates studies in various technology disciplines and/or business administration will be considered. We are looking for a minimum of 10 years of experience in managing technology teams, vendors and management of business and/or technology projects.  Skills related to technology or enterprise architecture and business communications are beneficial.   A practicing Catholic with a thorough knowledge and acceptance of the teachings of the Catholic Church and of ecclesiology is desired.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume to jlausten@dol-in.org
  

Manager of Family Life
Catholic Pastoral Center
Lafayette, IN

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Manager of Family Life at our Catholic Pastoral  Center in Lafayette, IN.  Ideal candidate will design and develop doctrinal, spiritual and practical programs that can help parishes and communities  build, restore and reinforce the Catholic family among all parishioners and communities.  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in theology, church studies, family life, social work or related area or a combination of relevant work experience and education is desired.  Candidate would possess a minimum of three years experience in developing family life programs or related work knowledge.  Leadership and organizational management skills desired with project management responsibilities preferred.
Qualified candidates should submit their resume to jlausten@dol-in.org