Diocesan Positions

Last updated:  8/25/2021

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.
 

OPERATIONS AND HOSPITALITY DIRECTOR

St. Joseph Retreat and Conference Center

Tipton, IN

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Operations and Hospitality Director to facilitate and direct the operations and hospitality services of the St. Joseph Retreat and Conference Center. This 40-acre campus located in Tipton, Indiana opened September 26, 2017. The Conference Center has a 260-seat St. Joseph Chapel, two larger conference rooms, four meeting rooms, a library, Carpenter’s Shop, a business center for visitors, and a dining hall seating 160 guests. The Retreat Center feature 87 rooms with 207 beds.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or hotel management.

• At least 5 years’ experience in the hospitality or retreat center management industry.

• Strategic planning experience a plus.

• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and volunteers.

• Possess respect for and ability to uphold Catholic Church teaching

Qualified candidates should submit their resume to jlausten@dol-in.org

Marketing and Communications Manager
Chancery 
Lafayette, IN

We are currently seeking candidates for a full-time position as a Marketing and Communications Manager at our Chancery in Lafayette, IN.  Ideal candidate will be responsible for marketing and communication efforts of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. This includes creation of content and layout/design for The Catholic Moment.  The Marketing and Communications Manager will also be responsible for website updates, management of social media accounts, event planning, branding and overall diocesan messaging. This position will also manage marketing and communications goals for the Office of Stewardship and Development as it relates to the Catholic Ministries Appeal.

Education and Work Experience:   

• A bachelor’s degree or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• At least 5 years of communications, marketing or church management experience. 
• Familiarity with and respect for the Catholic Church, its teachings, and evangelical content. Experience working in a parish or diocesan setting is a plus.
• Familiarity with producing print and digital content, such as newspapers, bulletins, social media posts, newsletters or magazines.
• Ability to identify and create content for print, digital and social media platforms.
• Experience with layout and design.
• Experience working with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.
• Experience working with a content management system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, Outlook and Microsoft file and print services (MS Office 365).
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Photoshop is a plus.
• Experience in a high volume, fast paced and dynamic environment; able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with ease.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to provide quality customer service.
• Effective organizational skills along with effective written and verbal skills.
• Able to honor and maintain confidentiality.
• Possess respect for and ability to uphold Catholic Church teaching.
• Able to pass and maintain diocesan child safety protocol training required.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.
• Experience with the function and features of office printers and Xerox copiers.
• Able to work effectively with all levels of staff- clergy, employees and volunteers.

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 to build, restore and reinforce the Catholic family among the Anglo and Hispanic Church communities.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in theology, church studies, family life, social work or related area is required. A minimum of 5 years experience in developing family life programs or related experience.  Project management, strategic, and operational oversight responsibilities preferred.  A practicing Catholic who respects and upholds Catholic Church teaching is desired.  Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate with all departments.   Good organizational abilities with written communication capabilities.

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