Employment Opportunities

This position is part of the Operations team that strives to focus the resources of the Pastorate on bringing souls in Greater Lafayette Area closer to Christ and His Church. 

The Bookkeeper will be responsible for properly accounting for income and expense in the GLCAO.
Data entry and fund accounting experience are preferred, but some training will be provided.  
An excellent candidate will be a practicing Catholic with a bachelor’s degree (not required but preferred) and experience in working with accounting or having other financial background. 

Please submit resume and cover letter to Danna Wiechmann at [email protected].
 

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church is seeking a full-time High School Youth Minister. This position will work as part of an experienced and skilled Youth and Young Adult Ministry team of three to coordinate high school youth ministry and preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Youth Minister will have the opportunity to work with people in a variety of ways: as a guide and mentor for teens, as a partner with parents/families, and as a leader for a dedicated group of volunteers. The goal of the Youth Minister is to grow one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church in the parish and in Noblesville.
Some responsibilities of this position include: coordinating weekly youth ministry sessions for high school youth, organizing retreats and special events, coordinating a two-year Confirmation preparation program, and regularly communicating with teens, volunteers, and families. An excellent candidate for this position would be gifted at relational ministry and possess outstanding communication skills. He/she would be seeking a flexible schedule but a willingness to work some nights and weekends.
The candidate would have a Bachelor’s degree and would be a role model for living the Catholic faith. Previous youth ministry experience is preferred. Please submit your resume and cover letter to Larry Kunkel at [email protected] or to 9900 E 191st St, Noblesville, IN 46060. Applications will be accepted until May 19, 2023 or until the position is filled. Expected start date is July 1, 2023.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel currently has an open position for a part-time housekeeper for the rectory.  The primary responsibilities of this position are cleaning the rectory and cooking meals for our priests.  Please note there is a dog on the premises.  This position is Monday - Friday with flexible hours, mostly in the afternoon.  See the full job description on the OLMC website.  To apply, please submit your resume to Jody Dalton, Director of Operations, at [email protected] 

St. Maria Goretti is currently seeking a candidate to fill the position of Custodian. This hands-on position will work under the supervision of our Maintenance Supervisor to ensure the safe, clean and efficient condition of the church and school facilities. Necessary training will be provided. This full-time position includes full benefits (medical, dental, vision, and 403(b) matching). 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
•     Clean and maintain all areas daily.
•     Daily cleaning tasks include but not limited to; vacuuming, washing windows, sweeping & mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms, emptying trash and picking up unattended items.
•     Perform janitorial duties on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annual basis; such as steam cleaning the carpet, washing windows, and oiling the church pews, per established custodial schedule.
•     Be familiar with operation of all equipment necessary to perform assigned tasks.
•     Monitor and replenish the inventory of supplies for cleaning.
•     House cleaning of the Rectory.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
•     High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
•     Valid Indiana Driver’s License.
•     Possess respect and ability to uphold Catholic School Teachings.
•     Able to honor and maintain confidentiality.
•     Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume to [email protected]

Reports To: Director of Operations  Posted 10.18.23

General Summary of the Position:

The Coordinator of Stewardship, Development and Marketing is responsible for creating and directing strategies which drive our stewardship initiatives and promote the advancement of our Parish and School.

Essential Functions:

Establish an effective working relationship with staff, parishioners and outside organizational leaders to deliver on three main areas of the role:

1. Stewardship

§ Lead annual stewardship drives (Parish and Catholic Ministry Appeal) and other parish fundraising efforts.

§ Oversee the efforts of our Stewardship/Tithing Committee.

§ Collaborate with Diocesan resources to provide effective communication and results.

§ Prepare budgets and assist Accounting with monitoring contributions.

§ Assist the Pastor in delivering effective communications around the request for and results of donor contributions.

§ Identify and/or assist with grant writing opportunities.

2. Development

§ Develop and nurture relationships with top supporters of the parish and school.

§ Oversee marketing efforts tied to school alumni and families. Promote activities and advancement opportunities by maintaining a current and past student database.

§ Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to maximize school enrollment and student retention, including open house and enrollment programs.

§ Contribute pertinent information for the parish bulletin, website and both the parish and school newsletters.

3. Marketing

§ Drive strategies to promote and maximize school and parish family participation in:

a. Corporate Match Program

b. Choice Voucher and Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) programs

c. Planned Gifts, Education Endowments, Grants and other tax advantaged programs

d. Mardi de Montfort, Walkathon, Fall Festival and other parish fundraising events

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

§ College degree (preferred marketing or communication emphasis); strong written, verbal and communication skills.

§ Two or more years of marketing, program development and/or fundraising experience.

§ Knowledge of stewardship principles practiced within the Catholic Church.

§ Practicing Catholic in good standing, committed to upholding Catholic Church teachings.

Reports to: Director of Evangelization - Posted 10.18.23

General Summary of the Position:The Coordinator of Outreach and Community Building is responsible for finding, creating, maintaining, and promoting initiatives that engage our parishioners in outreach to live the Works of Mercy and to build community within our parish. This includes serving as a parish liaison with social agencies, civic/community services, and other ecumenical outreach groups and partnering with staff and volunteers to create opportunities to join together.

Essential Functions:
Establish an effective working relationship with staff, parishioners and outside organizational leaders to deliver on the three main areas of Outreach and Community Building.

1) Community Outreach

· Seek, develop, and evaluate ministry opportunities to serve the aged, poor, shut-in, socially oppressed, sick, grieving, imprisoned, alienated and un-churched of the community.

· Evaluate our efforts against the corporal works of mercy.

· Ensures parish activities demonstrate Catholic charity in all aspects.

· Maintain availability of information and referral services by the parish for social outreach concerns.

· Coordinate all facets of our parish Food Pantry and consider expansion possibilities.

· Coordinate efforts for Thanksgiving baskets, Giving Tree, Coats for Kids, Lord’s Pantry, etc.

2) Parish Community Building

· Oversees community events including the Fall Festival, St. Louis de Montfort Feast Day and Corpus Christi celebration.

· Coordinates efforts around creating a culture of belonging including Welcome Dinners, Open Houses, and Ambassadors of SLDM.

· Engage volunteers and coordinate Coffee and Donuts or other efforts to draw our community together after Mass.

· Coordinate efforts with select groups including St. Anne’s Guild.

3) Stewardship of Time and Talent

· Inspire, recruit, and develop outreach volunteers.

· Partner with the Faith Formation team, providing opportunities for faith sharing, formation and development of volunteer ministers.

· Maintain ministry position descriptions, ministry rosters and contact information and any material to assist parishioners to find the right way to give back.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

· Bachelor’s degree (religious studies or social work preferred).

· Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills, project management and administrative skills

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

· Able to honor and maintain confidentiality.

· Practicing Catholic in good standing, committed to uphold Catholic Church teachings.

· Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols.

St. Maria Goretti seeks candidates for its full-time Coordinator of Children’s Faith Formation position. This role directs an array of religious education programs for children and families. Some of the exciting areas this position leads or engages with include: our Parish Religious Education ministry for Pre-K through Grade 8; Sacrament Preparation for 2nd graders in collaboration with SMG School Teachers; youth ministries for Grades 3-4 (Sparks) and Grades 5-6 (Ignite); involvement with Rite of Christian Initiation for Children and older-child sacrament preparation. This full-time position includes full benefits (medical, dental, vision, and 403(b) matching).

• Coordinate and direct an array of religious education programs; make recommendations and offer alternate solutions to youth faith programs or ministries as Pastor deems necessary
• Direct and resource programs of religious education and faith formation for children, including Parish Religious Education special events and PRE Reconciliation opportunities (Grades 3-8)
• Promote spirituality, prayer, and worship among children, Catechists and families
• Recruit, train and support Catechists and volunteers; be responsible for evaluating quality Catechists and contribute to Faith Formation office’s Catechist formation goals
• Lead parish youth ministries for Grades 3-4 (Sparks) and Grades 5-6 (Ignite), including pre- and post-event communication with parents and volunteers
• Co-lead Sacrament Preparation and related events/retreats with SMG School Teachers for SMG School & PRE 2nd graders
• Assist with Rite of Christian Initiation for Children and Older Sacrament preparation process
• Co-lead Vacation Bible Camp with Coordinator of Youth Ministry
  • Five half-days (VBC), a teen weekend overnight retreat, Family Potluck, Morning Camp, and Friday Festivities
  • Select and organize VBC curriculum, and contribute to hiring and managing college missionaries, teen camp volunteers, and parent volunteers
• Assist SMG School Teachers with Children Faith Formation-related ideas and endeavors
  • In-school day retreats
  • Contribute to SMG School Faith Formation Committee meetings (monthly)
  • Contribute to curricular implementation/ideas for SMG School teachers & students
    • Slideshow presentations & related content on particular or seasonal subjects
• Craft newsletters with key information for PRE Catechists and families
• Coordinate volunteers for Children’s Liturgy of the Word
• Create an annual Children’s Faith Formation budget for review; monitor budget on regular basis
• Call and welcome new parishioners with children aged 2 years-8th grade to discuss faith formation opportunities
• Track PRE registration year-to-year; call families who did not register for a new year, encourage them to return or learn why they have decided not to return
• Graphical design skills are desired.

• Bachelor’s degree in religious education, theology or related area or a combination of education and experience plus at least two years of related experience
• Strong supervisory, administrative, organization leadership and program planning experience required. Parish and/or diocesan experience desired but not necessary.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office products
• Practicing Catholic who respects and upholds Catholic Church teaching
• Well-acquainted with Church documents, Scripture, and resources
• Able to honor & maintain confidentiality
• Able to pass and maintain diocesan child safety protocol

• Able to move about the work environment
• While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus
• Visual acuity to see computer screen
• Able to move tables and chairs to arrange meeting spaces
• Able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• Able to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool if necessary
• Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, evenings, and weekends as required.
• This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their cover letter, resume and a completed application (click here to download application) to [email protected].

Our Lady of Mount Carmel is currently seeking a full-time Communications Specialist. The Specialist will support
 the Stewardship Director and OLMC staff in all areas of communication for the parish, including coordinating the
 bulletin, designing weekly email updates, and managing social media profiles. Applicant must have experience in
 design, editing, and branding; have familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite; possess strong interpersonal skills;
and be very organized and confidential. Pay is commensurate with experience, and benefits are included.
To apply, please send your resume to Jody Dalton at [email protected]

Our Lady of Mount Carmel is currently seeking a full-time Assistant Director for the Merciful Help Center
and Outreach & Pastoral Care.  This position will joyfully lead a wide range of Merciful HELP Center and Pastoral
Care initiatives and provide hands on support to daily operations which will include communications and volunteer
coordination.  Daytime hours with occasional evening and weekend hours.  Benefits are included.
To apply, please send your resume to Jody Dalton at [email protected]. 
Job description is available upon request.

St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church is currently seeking a part-time Middle School Ministry Coordinator. This position will work within an experienced and skilled Evangelization team reporting directly to the Director of Youth Ministry. The Middle School Coordinator will oversee two concurrent weekly middle school youth groups (Rooted (gr 5/6) and Edge (gr 7/8)) as well as organize an annual retreat and service opportunities.  Collaboration with all Evangelization ministries is essential.  The successful candidate will be able to recruit, train, and support adult volunteers working with our middle school aged parishioners and have the ability to engage middle schoolers - mentoring them to learn, grow, and live out their faith.

Education/Experience:

            Minimum of 2 years’ experience in parish ministry required 

• Bachelor’s degree in religious education, theology or related area is preferred
• Strong organizational, verbal, written communication skills, and computer skills
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and volunteers
• Well-acquainted with Church documents, Scripture, and resources
• Demonstrates mature personal awareness for developing healthy and constructive relationships with fellow staff and parishioners
• Ability to prioritize work according to milestones and deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 
• Able to honor and maintain confidentiality
• Practicing Catholic who respects and upholds Catholic Church teaching
• Able to pass and maintain diocesan child safety protocol

• Work 15 – 20 hours a week
• Able to work on a flexible schedule
• Sunday evenings required to oversee youth group

​​Qualified candidates should submit a resume and letter of interest to Kimberly Overmyer, Director of Evangelization at St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church 1870 W. Oak Street, Zionsville, IN 46077 or by email at [email protected].

St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church, a parish in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana in Zionsville, IN is seeking a part-time (32-hour per week) Associate Director of Stewardship & Development.  This position is ideal for a candidate interested in joining a highly motivated team who work together in a culture of support, collaboration, unity, and fun. This position is driven by building relationships with members of our parish and encouraging their participation in parish life by sharing their time, talent, and treasure.  St. Alphonsus Liguori is a growing parish and is interested in hiring a dynamic, driven, and engaging employee to shepherd that growth through building and maintaining strong relationships in a culture of active parish life. Some areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

• Create and sustain a program to connect parishioners to volunteer and engagement opportunities
• Create an annual Stewardship Report to the parish
• Create and sustain strong relationships with our donors
• Conduct and manage an annual campaign designed to increase volunteer participation and giving

The position offers a full complement of medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, and sick leave.  The ideal candidate has at least 3-5 years of relevant experience with donor relations, capital campaigns, and a grasp of the stewardship fundamentals for parish life.
Interested candidates should submit a resume via email to Sonya Derocher [email protected]

The Muncie Pastorate is seeking a part time youth minister.  This position reports to the Director of Evangelization.  This position will serve to support the pastorate to ensure that opportunities for ongoing faith formation for middle school and high school aged youth and a comprehensive youth ministry program are provided for the pastorate.   This person will work with the Pastor and Director of Evangelization to ensure that necessary collaboration and cross training occurs among all areas of ministry and discipleship. 

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Theology/Religious Studies or equivalent preferred  
• Experience with religious formation program in a Catholic parish or school
• Demonstrated skills in program organization and administration  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, clear and kind in person and in writing  
• Practices a deep prayer life rooted in regular participation in the Sacraments of the Catholic Church  
• Desire to know God, and to share God’s love with children and their families  
• Able to adapt to a flexible schedule (frequent evenings and weekends) while also holding regular office hours at some time during the week  
• Diligent and thorough about following up with people and tasks  
• Prefers working in a collaborative, creative process within a team
• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point 
• Able to pass and maintain diocesan child safety protocol.

Essential duties include:

The youth minister serves the pastorate by building and overseeing a ministry team that will support pastoral needs of the youth of the parish (Junior High and High School). Along with organizing and overseeing events and spiritual formation for the youth, the youth minister will also oversee and develop a team of volunteers who assist in youth ministry. 
Qualified candidates should submit resume to:
Jason Hart, Director of Evangelization at [email protected]

The Coordinator of Religious Education and Youth Ministry will serve to support the Church of All Saints to ensure that opportunities for ongoing faith formation for all ages and a comprehensive youth ministry program are provided.  Works with the Pastor and Director of Evangelization, in collaboration with St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, to ensure that necessary collaboration and cross training occurs among all areas of ministry and discipleship.
Essential Duties:

Key Responsibility Area – Religious Education/Evangelization: 

1. Co-Coordinate Sacramental Preparation, including “sacramental catchup” at All Saints Catholic Church (with Director of Religious Education).
2. Collaborate with Director of Evangelization and other staff in development of Adult Faith Formation programming (utilizing volunteer catechists).
3. Coordinate activities for Young Adults (age 18-35).
4. Forming Missionary Disciples while inviting all to encounter Jesus Christ and His Church.
5. Conduct, Organize, and Monitor Diocesan Child Safety Protocol Training for catechists and volunteers.

1. Supervise and direct Sunday Faith Formation for pre-K through 6^th Grade utilizing diocesan curriculum guidelines (utilizing volunteer catechists).
2. Coordinate, train, catechize, and evaluate volunteer catechists.
3. Conduct, Organize, and Monitor Diocesan Child Safety Protocol Training for catechists and volunteers.
4. Coordinate Vacation Bible School annually.

1. Directs High School & Junior High Youth Ministry (grades 7-12) programs, including bi-annual Confirmation program for our parish.
2. Conduct, Organize, and Monitor Diocesan Child Safety Protocol Training for catechists and volunteers.
3. Promoting Vocations.