Diocesan Positions

Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana
Employment Opportunities for the Diocese

Last updated: 07/10/2017

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.

Director of Divine Worship and Liturgical Formation
Catholic Pastoral Center
Lafayette, IN
 
We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Director of Divine Worship and Liturgical Formation at our Catholic Pastoral Center in Lafayette, IN.   This person will represent and assist the Bishop in his role as principal liturgist and catechist of the Diocese in regards to liturgical practices (including prayer texts, sacred music, and ritual objects used in church services) and liturgical catechesis. 

Some of the duties of this position include reviewing liturgical needs of the Diocese and offering recommendations regarding materials;  facilitating workshops, training and other formation opportunities with clergy and parish staff and leadership; collaborating in major diocesan liturgies (ordinations, Chrism Mass, etc.); and providing consultation services for questions and issues with worship, liturgy, sacred music, etc.

Qualified candidates should possess a Master’s degree or equivalent in theology, liturgy, or a related area and have a minimum of 5 years of related experience.  A working knowledge of current liturgical documents, rituals and resources is needed with experience as a parish liturgical coordinator strongly desired.

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

STAFF ACCOUNTANT
CHANCERY
LAFAYETTE, IN
 
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Administration, and the guidance of the Controller, the Staff Accountant will perform financial and accounting duties as needed for the efficient operations of the central administration of the Diocese.    Some of the duties include:

1. Perform general accounting duties as directed by the Controller
2. Perform ad hoc financial analysis as directed by the Executive Director
3. Lead the annual expense budgeting process
4. Update and maintain depreciation schedules, and make entries into the financial accounting system
5. Collect annual parish financial statements, perform analysis on the data and prepare the annual Accountability Report
6. Administer the central administration and small parish payroll process – biweekly, with annual reporting duties
7. Assist in preparation of the Lafayette Diocesan Foundation, Inc. yearly reports and annual report of distributable income; Maintain Foundation’s record of quarterly trust activity
8. Act as liaison with vendor administering the Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with some finance or accounting experience preferred.  Candidates must be familiar with Microsoft Office applications – particular proficiency with Excel and Word.
 Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume to jlausten@dol-in.org
 

Administrative Assistant
Office of Vocations
Lafayette, IN

 
We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant in the Office of Vocations at the Catholic Pastoral Center  in Lafayette, IN.  This part-time (approximately 20 hours) non-exempt position will provide administrative support to the Office of Vocations.  Essential duties of this position include clerical and administrative responsibilities to include organizational ability, computer skills, ordering and purchasing, planning,  and ability to maintain confidentiality.  Qualified candidates should possess a minimum of a high school diploma with at least 1 year of related experience and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 
Interested candidates should submit resume to jlausten@dol-in.org
 

MODERATOR
TRIBUNAL
Lafayette, IN
 
We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Moderator in our Ecclesiastical Tribunal.  This full-time non-exempt position will assist the Office Manager and Case Advocate in assuring the efficient and timely flow of cases before the Tribunal. 
Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a Bachelor’s degree in office administration, business management or related area preferred.  The ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish would be a plus.  Willingness to achieve familiarity in Canon Law with strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills is desired.
Qualified candidates should submit their resume to:  jlausten@dol-in.org