/famillyDiocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana Employment Opportunities/Position Openings Last update: 3/29/2023
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.
Coordinator of Youth Formation
St. Boniface/St. Lawrence Pastorate
Lafayette, IN
We are currently seeking candidates for the full-time position of Coordinator of Youth Formation. Ideal candidate will
Essential Duties:
High School Principal
Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School
Location: 2410 S. 9th Street, Lafayette, IN 47909
The Lafayette Catholic School System (LCSS) has an opening for a Principal at Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School. Central Catholic serves 450 students in grades 7 - 12. LCSS is seeking a dynamic and visionary Catholic High School Principal who will provide exceptional spiritual, educational, and professional leadership to our school community. The Principal will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the school's operations, including academic programs, student services, and faculty/staff development. The ideal candidate will be committed to promoting academic excellence while upholding Catholic values and traditions. The successful candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church, hold an advanced degree, and have administrative experience. The Principal is responsible for implementing the policies of LCSS and the Indiana State Department of Education. The Principal reports to the LCSS President.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To Apply:
Apply through AppliTrack by visiting the LCSS website at www.lcss.org and clicking on About and Employment Opportunities.
Director of Evangelization and Adult Faith Formation
Archdiocese of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
Our Church: Saint Simon the Apostle Catholic Church is located in the Northeast corner of Indianapolis, Indiana. We have a thriving parish of over 1,300 families. Saint Simon seeks to promote the Holy Eucharist as the source and summit of everything we do. We help to develop the faith life of parishioners through fostering personal encounters with Jesus Christ, and provide opportunities in which parishioners can grow in love of one another and the wider community. We strive to be men and women that are open to God’s call and support one another in our efforts to become saints.
The Position: The Director of Evangelization and Adult Faith Formation will be responsible for the design, maintenance and evaluation of the areas of adult religious formation and education, with a primary focus on evangelization. The applicant should be a practicing Catholic in good standing; have knowledge of and experience with Catholic doctrine and practices; and have the ability to work together with the Pastor, Parish Pastoral Team, and Volunteers. The applicant should have strong interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills.
Hiring Requirements: The applicant must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through regular participation in the sacramental life of the Church, reading of Sacred Scripture and personal prayer. The applicant must be able to produce a letter of good standing from their pastor. The applicant must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, Religious Education, or Pastoral Ministry; a Master’s Degree is preferred. The applicant must also have experience in ministry and availability on some nights and weekends.
To receive a more detailed job description and/or to apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and list of references, in confidence, to:
Father Doug Marcotte
Pastor
8155 Oaklandon Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46236
Bookkeeper (part-time)
St. John Vianney Catholic Church
Pastorate of St. John Vianney and Holy Spirit at Geist Catholic Churches
Fishers, Indiana
St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fishers, Indiana, in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana, and part of the pastorate with Holy Spirit at Geist, is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper. This position can have flexible hours. This position reports to the Pastor and will work closely with both the Pastorate Director of Operations (DOO) and the Pastor.
Primary Responsibilities:
Please submit a resume and cover letter to Father Dale Ehrman, St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 15176 Blessed Mother Blvd., Fishers, IN 46037 email to: dehrman@dol-in.org
Advocate - Liaison to the Hispanic Community (part-time)
Ecclesiastical Tribunal
Lafayette, IN
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Pastorate Office and Facilities Manager
St. Thomas Aquinas Church
West Lafayette, IN
We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Pastorate Office and Facilities Manager that will oversee logistics for 20-30 annual ministry activities, social and community events (orders supplies, arranges cleaning and maintenance of facilities prior to and following events, etc.)
Serves as liaison with Greater Lafayette Central Administrative Office (GLCAO), external vendors, other pastorates and local governmental agencies (police, fire, city services).
Manages operations staff (operations, office and maintenance staff).
Essential Duties:
Develops a collaborative relationship with the GLCAO providing for the timely flow of documents and information essential to the highest level of effective operation for both the pastorate and GLCAO.
Teachers
Cafeteria Manager
Assistant Principal
Saint Maria Goretti Catholic School
Westfield, IN
1) MIDDLE SCHOOL RESOURCE TEACHER
St. Maria Goretti Catholic School is seeking a creative and dynamic Middle School (6-8th) Resource Teacher for the 2023-24 school year. St. Maria Goretti is an A-rated, twice-honored Blue Ribbon School located in Westfield, IN serving students in grades Prek-K. This position begins August 2023.
This position will support the implementation of Individualized Service Plans (ISP) for qualifying students in grade 6-8. Duties will include overseeing the ISP, providing appropriate interventions, working collaboratively with the Middle School team, and nurturing positive communication with the parents of Resource Students.
Applicants should possess a valid Indiana teaching license. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Special Education, a passion for working with Middle School students, and a strong desire to foster a positive, faith-filled culture in a classroom dedicated to academic excellence.
All interested candidates for this position should be comfortable integrating Catholic values into their teaching and modeling those values in their lives. A resume and cover letter should be submitted along with references to Elizabeth Kissel, Principal, at apply@smgonline.org.
2) CAFETERIA MANAGER
St. Maria Goretti Catholic School is seeking a Cafeteria Manager for our K-8 School. This position will lead all food service operations for the school. St. Maria Goretti is an A-rated, twice-honored National Blue Ribbon School located in Westfield, IN serving students grades PreK - 8. This position begins June 2023.
Qualifications
All interested candidates for this position must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with a deeply rooted Catholic identity. Applicants must have or be working towards a masters degree and a valid Indiana administrator's license. Strong knowledge of special education is preferred. Safe and Sacred Training and related background checks are required.
A resume and cover letter should be submitted along with references to Elizabeth Kissel, Principal, at apply@smgonline.org.
Elementary Teacher
St. Michael Catholic School
Muncie, Indiana
Contact: Principal Erin Kinsella, enkinsella@stmichaelmuncie.org
St. Michael Catholic School is a PK-8 school dedicated to providing a Catholic, Christ-centered, academically excellent education that empowers children to know, love and serve God. The school serves a diverse student population and is seeking an enthusiastic full-time Elementary Teacher for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. St. Michael Catholic School is a part of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana and this position offers a quality insurance package and a 403(b) retirement plan.
Responsibilities include: create and implement lesson plans, utilize assessments to drive instruction, communicate with parents, exhibit classroom management skills, and ability to integrated technology in the classroom.
Requirements for the position include: respect and honor Catholic beliefs and practices, excellent communication, collaboration, and organization skills, a Bachelor’s degree in education or education-related field, and possess an Indiana teaching license. Candidates with Spanish language skills preferred, but not required.
Interested candidates are requested to send a cover letter and resume to Erin Kinsella, Principal at enkinsella@stmichaelmuncie.org To learn more about St. Michael Catholic School, visit the School website at stmichaelmuncie.org
Elementary Teacher
Teaching Assistant
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School
Noblesville, IN
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School, in Noblesville, Indiana, is seeking highly qualified, full-time teachers and assistants for the 2023-2024 school year.
Elementary Teacher
Qualifications: The successful candidate would be responsible for the planning personalized curriculum, provide and maintain an orderly classroom environment, is excited to positively collaborate with colleagues, and is committed to effective communication with parents. This person is willing to perform other duties as instructed by administration.
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in elementary education and Indiana teaching license.
The ideal candidate is Catholic preferred, and has a passion for sharing their faith with their students. For more information, please contact, Principal Michelle Boyd at: MLBoyd@OLOGN.org
Interviews will take place until the position is filled. Attach your email of interest, resume, and references to Mrs. Michelle Boyd
We also offer tuition discounts.
Primary Teaching Assistant
OLGCS is seeking a caring individual who loves to work with kindergarten through 2nd grade children. As an assistant, you would work with small groups or individual students on various tasks. Teacher leaders will provide assignments and responsibilities for the day like fine motor skills, collecting data, and reinforcing instruction. Must be available between the hours of 7:45am and 3:15pm and be physically capable of interacting with children at their level.
The ideal candidate is Catholic preferred, and has a passion for sharing their faith with their students. For more information, please contact, Principal Michelle Boyd at: MLBoyd@OLOGN.org
Interviews will take place until the position is filled. Attach your email of interest, resume, and references to Mrs. Michelle Boyd
We offer tuition discounts.
Teacher - 7th Grade
Holy Cross School
Anderson, Indiana
Contact: Principal Rob Frey, rfrey@holycrossschool-anderson.org, call or text 317.702.8338
Holy Cross is a perennially A-rated Catholic school located in Anderson, Indiana. Our urban PK-8 school serves a growing student population that is ethnically, culturally, and economically diverse. Holy Cross teachers recently received a significant increase in salary and enjoy outstanding insurance and benefits.
We are seeking an innovative and enthusiastic full-time educator to lead students in Grade 7 starting on August 1, 2023. Specifically, we are in need of a teacher with the skills to teach middle school Mathematics and Science.
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BENEFITS:
Holy Cross School is a part of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. Our diocese offers a quality insurance package and a 403(b) retirement plan.
Accountant/Bookkeeper (part-time)
St. Elizabeth Seton Pastorate
Carmel, Indiana
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Carmel, Indiana, in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana, is a thriving pastorate that is committed to building the Kingdom of God through a wide variety of engaging activities and liturgies throughout the week and weekends.
We are currently seeking a part-time Bookkeeper who can ensure that the books are up-to-date and accurate at all times. This position can have flexible hours for the right candidate. This position reports to the Director of Operations (DOO) and will work closely with both the DOO and the Pastor.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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.
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.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE STAFF
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 full-time positions for the General Maintenance Staff. Prefer HVAC certification with electrical and plumbing experience desired. 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
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 :
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 .
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:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume 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:
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
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.
Knowledge and experience in Catholic liturgical music preferred.
Proficiency in voice, keyboard, guitar, or choral performance and some knowledge of these instruments.
Possess respect and ability to uphold Catholic Church teaching.
Able to honor & maintain confidentiality.
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
Crawfordsville, IN
Human Resources Generalist
Greater Lafayette Central Administration Office (GLCAO)
Lafayette, IN
We are currently seeking candidates for a Human Resources 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.
This 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:
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:
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
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.