Employment Opportunities
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Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana Employment Opportunities/Position Openings Last update: 1/26/2023
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. Access the Employment Application here.
St. Augustine School - Open Teaching Position
Rensselaer, INSt. Augustine Catholic School in Rensselaer, Indiana, has an opening for a full-time general elementary classroom teacher for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Food Services Manager
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House
Archdiocese of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House is seeking a full time Food Services Manager to be responsible for all aspects of the daily food service operational needs at Fatima Retreat House. This position involves maintaining food cost and labor cost budgets; menu planning and ordering; inventory control; supervising, training and scheduling of kitchen staff; and cooking. With a team of part-time cooks, the Food Services Manager presents Fatima meals and refreshments attractively and in a spirit of hospitality. The successful candidate must be available for a flexible schedule of at least 40 hours per week. Days may vary throughout the week, Monday through Sunday, depending on the Retreat House schedule.
The successful applicant must have institutional foodservice experience, supervisory and management experience, have good time management and communication skills and be attentive to detail. Also, they must have a heart for ministry and the mission of Fatima Retreat House.
Compensation is commensurate with experience. Benefits include Comprehensive Health plan, Employer contributed HSA for medical plan participants, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days, Life and Disability Insurance and 403(b) matching.
Persons may send a letter or email of interest to:
Georgene Beiriger, Director
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House
5353 East 56th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46226
gbeiriger@archindy.org
or call (317) 545-7681, Ext. 105 for more information
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Director of Operations
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church/St. Joseph Catholic Church
Tipton, IN
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Tipton, IN and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elwood, IN are seeking candiidates for a full-time Director of Operations position.
Job Summary: The Director of Operations will serve as professional administrator and strategic leader for the two parishes in the Pastorate. The Director of Operations will work closely with the Pastor to drive positive financial performance of the Parishes. The Director of Operations assists the Pastor with the stewardship of the human, financial, and physical resources of the Parish, in accordance with diocesan policies and guidelines. This role will have responsibility for leadership of operations staff ( office and maintenance staff).
Education/Experience:- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related area, or equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years’ experience in Accounting, Finance, Business or related area.
- Experience with a non-profit organization or in Church management is a plus.
- Possess Respect & ability to uphold Catholic Church’s teachings.
- Possess initiative and a strong desire to achieve results.
- Experience in change management a plus.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Able to honor & maintain confidentiality.
- Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume to jlausten@dol-in.org
GENERAL MAINTENANCE STAFF (full-time and part-time)
St. Mary Cathedral and St. Ann Church Pastorate Lafayette, IN
Church of the Blessed Sacrament Pastorate West Lafayette, IN
St. Mary Cathedral/ St. Ann Church Pastorate and Church of the Blessed Sacrament Pastorate are currently seeking candidates to fill part-time and full-time positions for the General Maintenance Staff. These hands-on positions will work under the supervision of our Facilities Manager to support all aspects of building/grounds maintenance and repair for each Pastorate. Pay is commensurate with experience. The full time positions includes benefits (health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and 403(b) retirement plan). Send your resume to Jeanne Lausten jlausten@dol-in.org
General Maintenance Staff
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Carmel, IN
Our Lady of Mount Carmel currently has an opening for a full-time maintenance position to assist our Director of Maintenance in the maintenance, renovation and upkeep of the church, school, parish buildings, and grounds. Candidates should have some basic skills and understanding of plumbing, painting, wall repair and HVAC. To apply, please send your resume to Jody Dalton at daltonj@olmc1.org
Housekeeper (part-time)
St. Thomas Aquinas House
West Lafayette, IN
We are currently looking for candidates to be responsible for cleaning the St. Thomas Aquinas House (6 bedroom, 3 bathroom) once every two weeks. Approximately 3 hours, ideally on Wednesday at 7:30 am, but that is flexible.
Essential Duties:- Cleaning bathrooms, toilets, and showers
- Cleaning and dusting chapel, spare bedrooms, living room, and dining room
- Washing bathroom mats, towels, and wash cloths
- Cleaning sheets and comforter in spare bedroom when needed
- Vacuum any priest’s bedrooms that are asked to be vacuumed on that day
Education/Experience:- High School diploma.
- Ability to work with little or no supervision
- Knowledge of proper cleaning procedures
- Possess Respect & ability to uphold Catholic School Teachings.
- Able to honor & maintain confidentiality.
- Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols.
Interested candidates should submit their resume to jlausten@dol-in.org
Manager of Family Life
Catholic Pastoral Center
Lafayette, IN
The Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana is looking for a dynamic leader to help transform the diocese through its families. Studies indicate that there is a direct correlation between the strength and quality of family life and the health of the Church. We are seeking a qualified individual to bring about the new evangelization through the families in our diocese. We need a leader who is passionate about families and the Catholic faith and can equip our parishes as they minister to families. Specifically, we are looking for someone who desires to form and maintain marriages as a community of life and love, prepare parents to be leaders in the domestic Church and heal wounded families impacted by the cultural realities.
If you have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in theology, church studies, family life, social work or related area and have experience in developing family life programs, we would love to talk with you about a great opportunity to serve God.
Please visit our website to learn more about the position and apply: https://dol-in.org/employment-opportunities. Submit resume to jlausten@dol-in.org
Youth Ministry Specialist
Catholic Pastoral Center
Lafayette, IN
We are currently seeking candidates for the part-time position of Youth Ministry Specialist located at our Catholic Pastoral Center in Lafayette, IN. This is a 20-hour diocesan position which will oversee diocesan efforts in forming youth and youth minsters.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Advocate for the importance of youth ministry and assist pastorates in the formation of a robust, evangelizing youth formation process.
- Maintain communication with and facilitate spiritual formation of youth ministers through small group and one-on-one meetings.
- Plan and lead professional development opportunities for youth ministers (e.g., Campference, Youth Ministry Summit, etc.).
- Lead the planning teams for annual youth events for middle- and high-schoolers (e.g., NCYC, Encounter, etc.), and serve as an advocate / advisor to other major pastorate-hosted youth events (e.g., Destination Jesus).
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in theology or a related field
- 5 years of experience in youth ministry setting or comparable experience
- Strong written, oral, and digital communication skills
- A working knowledge of Roman Catholic terminology and practices
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and volunteers
- Respect & ability to uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church
- Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality
- Successful completion of diocesan child safety protocols
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Able to work on a flexible schedule including nights, evenings, and weekends as required.- Depending on employee’s location, consideration may be given for working from home.
- Able to drive across the 24 counties of the diocese as needed.
Interested candidates should submit their resume to jlausten@dol-in.org
High School Youth Ministry Specialist
St Elizabeth Seton Pastorate
Carmel, IN
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, a large, vibrant suburban parish, seeks to hire a part time High School Youth Ministry Specialist. The High School Youth Ministry Specialist will serve as a leader of the weekly high school youth ministry Sunday meetings. The Specialist will also be the organizer of participation in special events for high school youth such as Destination Jesus, National Catholic Youth Conference, Fall Break Mission Trip, etc. The High School Youth Ministry Specialist will work closely with the Middle School Youth Ministry Specialist to create collaborative events for both age groups. The Specialist will attend Formation Team meetings and Staff Meetings when possible.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to Greg Fleckenstein, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 10655 Haverstick Road, Carmel, Indiana 46033 or email to: greg.fleckenstein@setoncarmel.org .
Administrative Assistant (part-time)
Office of Catholic Schools
Lafayette, IN
Essential Duties:- Open, sort, date and stamp all school department mail. Take all calls for Schools, note messages and process requests.
- Assist schools on state legal standards.
- Prepare meeting materials and send reminder correspondence.
- Prepare correspondence.
- Design flyers, handouts, and name tags for meetings, conferences, and retreats.
- Design and update annual school directory and yearly forms.
- Enter data and complete and maintain Schools lists.
- Maintain committee lists and project information.
- Track information as requested.
- Provide support for curriculum development, updating curriculum, report cards, and parent brochures.
- Arrange catering and schedule meeting sites for Schools Department meetings.
- Pick up supplies for local meetings.
- Cover phones and reception desk as needed.
- Maintain updates of the Diocesan Web site for the Education Department.
Education/Experience:- Minimum of 3 year’s experience as an administrative assistant
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
- Extensive computer knowledge
- Willingness to acquire knowledge of Catholic practices and vocabulary
- Possess Respect & ability to uphold Catholic School Teachings
- Able to honor & maintain confidentiality
- Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume to jlausten@dol-in.org
St Elizabeth Seton Pastorate
Carmel, IN
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, a large, vibrant suburban parish, seeks to hire a Director of Operations. The Director of Operations will serve as a professional administrator, collaborator, and strategic leader. The Director of Operations will work closely with the Missionary Pastor to orchestrate positive financial performance of the parish, support and inspire a collaborative staff, and the maintenance of a large campus.
The Director of Operations assists the Missionary Pastor as a part of the Leadership Team. He/she will also assist with the stewardship of the human, financial, and physical resources of the Pastorate. This role will have responsibility for leadership of operations staff and volunteers (Finance Council, Bookkeepers, Development, and support staff).
Please submit a resume and cover letter to Father Brian Doerr, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 10655 Haverstick Road, Carmel, Indiana 46033 or email to: fr.bdoerr@dol-in.org.
AV Room Tech
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
West Lafayette, IN
We are currently seeking candidates for a part-time position (10-15 hours) of an AV Room Tech at Church of the Blessed Sacrament in West Lafayette, IN. This position will provide Audio Visual support to the Parish.
Essential Duties:- Set up AV room equipment prior to events.
- Operate AV room equipment during and throughout events.
- Monitor sound feeds to ensure quality.
- Correct media system problems.
- Create slideshows and slides as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:- 6 months related experience is preferred; on the job training available.
- Knowledge of PowerPoint, Keynote and basic computer programs on PC & Mac is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and volunteers.
- Able to honor and maintain confidentiality.
- Able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, nights, evenings, and weekends as required.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume to jlausten@dol-in.org
Director of Evangelization, Family Life and Pastoral Ministries
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
West Lafayette, IN
Church of the Blessed Sacrament in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a full-time Director of Evangelization, Family Life and Pastoral Ministries
The Director of Evangelization, Family Life, and Pastoral Ministries will assist the Missionary Pastor with the pastoral care of the Pastorate. This role includes pastoral planning along with supervision of Directors and/or Coordinators of the following ministry areas: evangelization, faith formation, catechetical ministry, family life, and the 3-year vision plan of the pastorate. The Director of Evangelization, Family Life, and Pastoral Ministries supports, accompanies, and equips the leaders in these ministerial areas to focus their attention beyond parishioners and into the community at large as they strive to facilitate making disciples of Jesus Christ, building vibrant communities of faith and inspiring men and women to be witnesses of Christ to the world.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume and a Diocese of Lafayette Employment Application to: jlausten@dol-in.org
Office Assistant
St. Boniface/St. Lawrence Pastorate
Lafayette, IN
We are currently candidates for the position of Office Assistant.
Roles and Responsibilities:- Greet parishioners and make them feel comfortable in person and over the phone.
- Create a calendar and schedule for Rel Ed special events.
- Assist with CCD enrollment
- Record keeping
- Day-to-day office tasks
Qualifications and Education Requirements- High School Diploma
- Two years + of experience working in customer service or administration preferred
- Organizational skills
- Basic math and some accounting skills
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Bilingual
Preferred Skills:
• Critical thinking, evaluation, and analytical skills
Applications accepted by email to:
Ryan Hillman @ RHillman@parish.dol-in.org &
Jenny Haro @ Jharo@parish.dol-in.org
Instructional Assistants
St. Maria Goretti Catholic School
Westfield, IN
St. Maria Goretti Catholic School (Westfield, IN) is seeking two Instructional Assistants to support our Primary Grades.
This position will support the homeroom teacher in providing academic support to students in their classrooms. They may support 2-3 different homeroom classrooms. This position is an hourly, part-time position. The ideal candidate has a strong desire to foster a positive, faith-filled culture in a classroom dedicated to academic excellence.
St. Maria Goretti is an A-rated, Blue Ribbon School located in Westfield, IN.
All interested candidates for this position must have knowledge of the school’s mission and an understanding of the Catholic faith. A resume and cover letter should be submitted along with references to Elizabeth Kissel, Principal, at apply@smgonline.org.
Executive Director of Communications
Archdiocese of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis is seeking an Executive Director of Communications responsible for conceiving and executing a coordinated, consistent, and sustained promotion and communications strategy for the Archdiocese central offices. This full time position will oversee content creation across several platforms, provide creative direction, manage media relations, both responsively and proactively, logos and identity design, and develop initiatives focused on evangelization.
Applicants should be practicing Catholics in full communion with the Church with an excellent understanding of the Church’s ethics, theology, traditions, procedures and organizational structures. Applicants should also have demonstrated experience with community relations and issues management as well as an advanced understanding of the various forms of electronic communication including social media, websites, digital marketing, etc.
A minimum of a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, mass media, marketing, journalism or related field is required (master’s degree preferred) with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in one or more of the following fields: marketing, public relations, graphic design, print and digital media, desktop publishing or special event promotions. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency in Spanish a plus.
Please email cover letter, resume, and list of references, in confidence, to:
Andrea Wunnenberg
Director, Human Resources
Archdiocese of Indianapolis
1400 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
awunnenberg@archindy.org
Teacher (Substitue) Middle School Writing and Literature
Holy Cross School
Anderson, INHoly Cross School in Anderson is seeking a Substitue Teacher to lead our middle school students in Writing and Literature courses. This position will require daily full-time teaching from January 7, 2023 until March 17, 2023
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Display a desire to work in a Christ-centered community
- Create and implement lessons based on Indiana academic standards
- Utilize assessments to drive differentiated instruction
- Communicate with parents
- Exhibit classroom management skills
- Integrate technology
REQUIREMENTS:
- Respect and honor Catholic beliefs and practices
- Possess excellent communication, collaboration, and organization skills
Contact: Principal Rob Frey, rfrey@holycrossschool-anderson.org, call or text 317.702.8338
High School Theology Teacher
Central Catholic Jr./Sr High School
Lafayette, IN
Central Catholic Jr/Sr. High School:
Central Catholic Jr./Sr. High School, established in 1957, is a Roman Catholic Jr./Sr. High school, grades 7-12 serving the Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana. Central Catholic is an A-rated school by the Indiana Department of Education and has approximately 450 students. Central Catholic graduates 100% of its students and has over 90% move on to college.
Central Catholic is part of the Lafayette Catholic School System (LCSS). LCSS is a five-campus, pre-K through 12 system that provides a Christ-centered education to students in the Tippecanoe County, Indiana area. More than 1000 students are enrolled system-wide. The five schools that are part of LCSS are St. Francis Early Learning Academy (Preschool), St. Mary Cathedral (K - 3), St. Boniface (4 - 6), St. Lawrence (K - 6), and Central Catholic Jr. / Sr. High School (7 - 12).
Job Summary:
The Lafayette Catholic School System is looking for dynamic, faith-filled servant leaders who love children and love teaching. We are looking for committed teachers who want to be part of a close supportive faith community and who want to promote the overall Mission of the Lafayette Catholic School System. We are looking for fun and loving educators that want to see every child learn and grow in virtue.
Primary Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, a successful candidate will have the ability to develop students' understanding of the Catholic faith and their faith formation. The candidate must be a disciple of Christ and exemplify a Catholic lifestyle. They also must have a love for the Church and her children. The ideal candidate will have a Catholic Theology degree and teaching experience, but neither is required. This position includes developing lesson plans that engage and guide students on their journey of faith. This position will also include the opportunity to develop and implement further connections with campus ministry.
Job Responsibilities:- Plan prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
- Use technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Use data to evaluate student progress and drive classroom instruction.
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
- Applicant must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
Education/Certification:- Preferred Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Roman Catholic Theology (but not required).
- Possess Respect & ability to uphold Catholic School Teachings
- Able to honor & maintain confidentiality
- Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols
Knowledge:- In-depth knowledge of Roman Catholic theology.
- Understands or willingness to learn the school’s Learning Management Systems (Schoology, Canvas, Blackboard, Angel, Moodle, etc.).
- Demonstrate strong written and oral communication abilities.
- Organize and coordinate work.
- Build parent and student relationships.
- Collaborate inside and outside of the department.
- Self-motivated learner.
- Possesses a professionally calm and motivationally intense demeanor.
- Believes in planning and preparation while is also a progressive thinker.
- Cares about his/her character, co-workers, and students.
- Reflects a balanced quality lifestyle (spiritually, physically, emotionally, and mentally), which is evidenced by personal habits.
- Functions at a high capacity in a fast-paced environment.
- Exhibits consistency in decision-making.
Previous high school teaching experience preferred.
Responsibilities and Duties:- Encourage the student’s understanding of the Roman Catholic faith and their faith formation.
- Assess student performance.
- Create and sustain a student-centered learning environment.
- Develop a curriculum utilizing current events and educational resources.
- Promotion of the Mission of the Lafayette Catholic School System
- Student character and faith formation
- Team Culture
- Student and Personal Development
- Community Development (internal and external)
- Perception (Communication and Reputation)
- 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 the ability to adjust focus
- Visual acuity to see the computer screen
- Able to move tables and chairs
- 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/school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.
This position is a leadership position with a Catholic mission serving the Lafayette, Indiana area. Many successful organizations identify the unique characteristics that make individuals successful within their organizations. A successful candidate will possess and demonstrate the following qualities, which are part of our Gospel Values:- Community: We work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers, coaches, and parents to provide a supportive community.
- Servant Leadership: We give of ourselves to others in a habitual, firm, and decisive way. It leads us to give the best of ourselves and our talents for the good of others.
- Respect: We respect the dignity of each human person regardless of the person’s race, religion, social, economic, cultural, or personal status.
- Gratitude: We are thankful for every gift and every lesson we learn.
- Humility and Understanding: We seek first to understand and humbly foster the resolution of conflict directly with each other and directly with parents, teachers, coaches, and administrators.
- Wellness: We promote the well-being of the entire self - body, mind, heart, and soul - through prayer, exercise, moderation, self-control, modesty, and purity.
- Patience and Perseverance: We help our students and each other have the courage, patience, and endurance to push beyond perceived limitations.
- Diligence: We encourage our students and each other to work with careful and planned persistence to ensure our God-given talents will be fully discovered and maximized.
- Integrity: We seek the truth in our actions and words.
To Apply:
Apply through AppliTrack by visiting the LCSS website at www.lcss.org and clicking on “About” and “Employment Opportunities”.
Accounting Specialist
Chancery
Lafayette, INWe are currently seeking candidates for the newly created position of Accounting Specialist. This person will administer the Sage Intacct system for the Diocese, including new release management, training users, vendor management, problem resolution and supporting all parishes, schools and the chancery. Acts as the accounting specialist for the chancery and at times for a parish/school. Maintains accounting controls and procedures and performs accounting functions for the chancery.
Essential Duties:
· Serve as an advocate for common accounting and search for ways to exploit common accounting to make the chancery, parishes, and schools of the diocese more efficient while discovering new innovative ways to transform how business is done.
· Ensure most elements of the common accounting is used in a standard and common way.
· Administer the Sage Intacct system and be the diocesan expert on the system.
· Train new accounting personnel either in a group or one-on-one setting.
· Create and maintain training material such as videos, screen shots, etc.
· Provide telephone and other appropriate support to any parish, school, or the retreat center that has an accounting, finance-related or accounting software or procedure question.
· Maintain the accounting software user licenses to reflect the most recent and updated list of Directors of Operations, bookkeepers, and employees.
· Maintain accounting software including chart of accounts, departments, funds, and smart rules.
· Establish and maintain pastorate level account standards
· Verify that all locations have reconciled their bank balances for each month end.
· Perform monthly/quarterly evaluations of parish, school, and retreat center general ledger to ensure proper accounting policies are being executed.
· Establish and perform routine audits for all parishes, schools, and retreat center. Working in conjunction with the Controller, create audit workpapers and processes including a schedule of audits by entity.
· Evaluate the financial statements of the parishes, schools and retreat center and identify potential issues or problems. Report such instances to the appropriate chancery staff.
· Complete the summarization of the annual reports for the Staff Accountant.
· Update accounting manual and Sage Intacct Standard Operating Procedures as needed and communicate changes to the parishes, schools, and retreat center.
· Provide chancery staff with standard and/or special request general ledger and/or spreadsheet reports, for the purposes of managerial evaluation and decision-making.
Be the temporary bookkeeper as needed for any parish, school, or retreat center.
Education/Experience:
· College degree, certificates or applicable financial training and basic IT skills preferred
· Four to six years of finance or accounting experience preferred.
· Experience with a comprehensive SAAS accounting system required and Sage Intacct experience preferred
· Experience in a parish setting or working within ministry preferred
· Experience in a high volume, fast-paced and dynamic environment; able to manage multiple projects/tasks and deadlines with ease.
· Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume to jlausten@dol-in.org
Secretary (part-time)
St. Michael Catholic School
Muncie, IN
The school secretary will model the values of St. Michael Catholic School while supporting the Principal and Operations Manager with the day-to-day office activities. The position will serve as receptionist, greet and direct visitors cordially, and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers and school staff. The position is part-time not to exceed 29 hours/week. The work schedule will be determined by the School Operations Manager in conversation with the candidate.
Essential duties include:- Help manage the reception area, answer phones, great students,parents, visitors, and assist with their needs.
- Organize and publish school newsletters & communications to families
- Prepare and maintain student records and ensure that they are updated
- Handle mail distribution
- Assist students in the nurse's office (basic first aid)
- Process lunch orders
Key Skills:- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with students, parents, teachers and staff
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365; including Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher
- Attention to detail and accuracy of work
- Ability to receive and organize paperwork from parents, teachers and administrators
- Enter student enrollment data into the School Information System
- Maintain files and required documentation (emergency drills, etc)
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume to Amy Hartwell, Operations Manager, at alhartwell@stmichaelmuncie.org
Elementary Aide (part-time)
St. Michael Catholic School
Muncie, IN
St. Michael Catholic School in Muncie is seeking two part-time Elementary School Aide(s) for the remainder of the 2022-2023 academic year. The ideal candidate(s) will be faithful, energetic, and organized individual who is dedicated to supporting the classroom teacher(s) with the academic and spiritual development of students.
Candidate should possess the following:
· A high school diploma or higher
· Experience in working with young children in a classroom setting is preferred
· Functional skills in the use of technology within the classroom
· The ability to function well within a group of colleagues
· Maintain order in a calm and consistent fashion, with a demeanor appropriate for young children
· Candidates who model Catholic beliefs, practices, and values are preferred
All interested candidates are asked to send a letter of interest to Mrs. Erin Kinsella, Principal, at enkinsella@stmichaelmuncie.org
AFTER-SCHOOL CARE ASSISTANT (Part Time)
St. Michael Catholic School
Muncie, IN
St. Michael Catholic School in Muncie is seeking a part-time After-School Care Assistant for the 2021-2022 academic year. We are seeking a faithful, organized and energetic Assistant to support the After Care Manager. The position is available immediately for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year. The typical hours are Monday through Friday 3:00 – 5:30pm.
Preferred candidate should possess the following:
A high school diploma or higher
The ability to function well within a group
Able to maintain order in a calm and consistent fashion with a demeanor appropriate for young children
Model Catholic beliefs, practices, and values
If interested, please contact Amy Hartwell, Operations Manager, at alhartwell@stmichaelmuncie.org
Coordinator of Music and Liturgy
Saint Bernard Church
Crawfordsville, IN
Saint Bernard Church is seeking a Coordinator of Music and Liturgy to manage and coordinate various aspects of music, to oversee music program and grow the choirs. This person will be in charge of directing music for masses, weddings and funerals as well as the high holy days. Saint Bernard has two weekend masses in English (Sat at 5:30 pm and Sun at 9:30 AM) and the weekend responsibilities would primarily entail overseeing those masses.
Education/Experience:-
High School Diploma or equivalent, plus related experience. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
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Knowledge and experience in Catholic liturgical music preferred.
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Proficiency in voice, keyboard, guitar, or choral performance and some knowledge of these instruments.
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Possess respect and ability to uphold Catholic Church teaching.
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Able to honor & maintain confidentiality.
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Able to pass and maintain diocesan child safety protocol.
Submit your resume to Father Bower at: father@stbernardcville.org
Director of Evangelization
St. Bernard Church in Crawfordsville, Indiana, is seeking a full-time Director of Evangelization. We strive to bring all souls in our county closer to Jesus Christ and His Church. This includes our college ministry at Wabash College and a growing population of Hispanics.
St. Bernard Church
Crawfordsville, IN
Essential Duties:
1. The Director will assist the Missionary Pastor with the pastoral care of the Pastorate to include fostering evangelization, pastoral planning, and supervision of staff and volunteers in the following ministry areas: Lifelong Faith Formation, Liturgy and Music, Pastoral Care and Community Care, Campus Ministry, other Parish Ministries, and Outreach.
2. The Director supports, accompanies, and equips the leaders in these areas to focus their attention on parishioners and into the community at large as they strive to facilitate making disciples of Jesus Christ, building vibrant communities of faith, and inspiring men and women to be witnesses of Christ to the world.
Education / Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Theology or related area (or equivalent experience).
At least three years of experience in parish ministry and/ or management of a non-profit organization (preferred).
Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing.
Fully committed to the Catholic Church's teaching. Mature discipleship evidenced in ability to comfortably witness the faith.
Strong ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team among clergy, staff, and volunteers.
Proficiency with computers, especially Microsoft Office programs, is required.
Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols
Submit your resume to Father Bower at:
father@stbernardcville.org
General Maintenance and Technology Specialist
St. Michael School and Muncie Parishes
Muncie, IN
St. Michael School and the Parishes of Muncie are seeking a candidate for a full-time General Maintenance and Technology Specialist. This hands-on position will work alongside Pastorate Maintenance supporting St. Michael School, St. Francis of Assisi Parish and Newman Center, St. Lawrence Parish and St. Mary Parish.
Along with general maintenance duties, the technology duties include troubleshooting hardware, software, network infrastructure, operating systems, applications and other technology systems. Candidate should possess general maintenance skills and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with technology systems. Candidate must be a self-starter with a strong work ethic, able to honor and maintain confidentiality, comfortable with the physical demands of the position, and be able to work as part of a Maintenance Team.
The candidate must have an understanding and respect for the Catholic Church, it’s beliefs and practices. Pay is commensurate with experience and includes full benefits (health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and 403(b) retirement plan). To apply, please send your resume to Phil McPherson, Director of Operations, at pmcpherson@parish.dol-in.org
Human Resources Generalist
Greater Lafayette Central Administration Office (GLCAO)
Lafayette, IN
We are currently seeking candidates for a position in our newly created Greater Lafayette Central Administration Office (GLCAO) located in Lafayette, IN. This office will help support the Greater Lafayette Pastorates and Lafayette Central Catholic Schools (LCSS) in an administrative capacity as well as to assist in overseeing facility operations in conjunction with current local operations.
Human Resources GeneralistThis position will provide HR guidance for employee engagement, benefits, payroll, employee relations, conflict resolution and HRIS database management. The Generalist, reporting to the Director of the GLCAO, establishes partnerships across the HR function to deliver value added service to employees and management that reflect the objectives in coordination with the Diocesan Human Resources Department.
Some of the essential duties of this role include improving work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention; provides HR Policy guidance and interpretation.; collaborate to resolve employee relations issues; conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations; reduce legal risks ensuring regulatory compliance; and provide day to day performance management guidance (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary action, etc.)
Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 3 years of HR experience, including employee relations.
- Payroll experience desired. Paylocity experience a plus.
- Experience in managing projects on a day-to-day basis.
- Experience in conflict resolution.
- Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols.
Qualified candidates should submit their resume to jlausten@dol-in.org
Youth Minister (part-time)
Muncie Pastorate
Muncie, IN
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 jhart@parish-dol.in.org
Campus Minister (full-time)
St. Francis of Assissi / 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.
Qualified individuals should send a letter of interest and resume to Jason Hart, Director of Evangelization, Family Life, and Pastoral Ministries, by email to jhart@parish.dol-in.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Freelance Writers
The Catholic Moment
Lafayette, IN
The Catholic Moment is currently looking for freelance writers who could contribute stories for our faith-filled, themed, biweekly newspaper. Those who have previous experience writing third-person, feature stories are encouraged to send a writing sample to moment@dol-in.org. Please also include your home pastorate and involvement with your parish/background with the Faith. At this time we are not looking for first-person reflections.