Parish Positions
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Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana
Employment Opportunities within Individual ParishesLast updated: 06/13/2019
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 Youth Ministry
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church
Zionsville, IN
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church, Zionsville, Indiana, seeks a full-time Director of
Youth Ministry for youth in grades 6-12. The communities of Whitestown and Zionsville
are rapidly growing as is our parish. With over 1400 mostly young families, we are
looking for a dynamic Director to lead the youth of our parish in an active, engaging and
faith filled youth ministry program that speaks to the youth of today while keeping them
rooted in the traditions and teachings of the Church.
Applicants must be practicing Roman Catholics, knowledgeable in the teachings of the
faith, and familiar will current trends in catechetical ministry. The ideal candidate will be
energetic, outgoing, highly self-motivated with strong interpersonal and organizational
skills. This position requires a flexible work schedule, including weekends and evenings.
Responsibilities include:- Plan and oversee the Confirmation program
- Develop and implement youth ministry programs that meet the needs and interest of the youth
- Work in partnership with staff and parents
- Recruit, train, and assign adult volunteers
- Plan and maintain a budget
- Maintain necessary records
- Communicate and coordinate with the parish and diocese
- Stay up-to-date and informed of developments in the areas of youth ministry
A Bachelor’s degree in Theology or other relevant area is required. A Master’s degree in
a related field is preferred.
Please send a cover letter and resume to communications@zionsvillecatholic.com.
Director of SANCTUS: Young Adult and Young Family Ministry
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church
Zionsville, IN
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church, Zionsville, Indiana, seeks a full-time Director of Young Adult and Young Family Ministry. The Zionsville and Whitestown communities are rapidly growing as is our parish. With just over 1400 mostly young families the ideal Director would seek to building relationships with and create dynamic opportunities for the singles, marrieds, and young families between the ages of 18-35. This position promotes the mission of the Church by developing authentic Catholic community, implementing programs and activities, and forming parishioners in missionary discipleship to love Christ and His Church.
Applicants must be practicing, prayerful Roman Catholics, knowledgeable in the teachings of the faith, and familiar with current trends in the secular world and catechetical ministry. The ideal candidate will be faith-filled, energetic, outgoing, highly self-motivated with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. This position requires a flexible work schedule, including weekends and evenings.
Responsibilities include:- Direct and manage the St. Meinrad Young Adult Initiative Grant that includes professional
- development and programming financial aid.
- Plan and form the SANCTUS core team, small group leaders, and parishioners in the framework of missionary discipleship
- Continue and implement college, single, married, and parent programs that meet the human, social, and spiritual needs and interests of the parishioners
- Work in partnership with staff, Youth Minister, Marriage and Family Coordinator, parents of millennials/gen Z, and other parishioners in relation to young adults
- Recruit, train, and assign adult volunteers
- Plan and maintain a budget
- Maintain necessary records including those necessary for the St. Meinrad Young Adult Initiative
- Communicate and coordinate with the parish and diocese
- Stay up-to-date and informed of developments in the areas of young adult and young family ministry.
A Bachelor’s degree in Theology or other relevant area is required. A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
Please send a cover letter and resume to communications@zionsvillecatholic.com.
Communications Coordinator/Office Assistant (part-time)
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Lafayette, IN
We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Communications Coordinator/ Office Assistant at our Cathedral parish in Lafayette, IN. Candidates will provide administrative, office support and also be responsible for all parish communications including but not limited to the parish bulletin, newsletter and website.
Essential Duties:- Help maintain shut in list and schedule appointment for priests.
- Schedule meetings and events for parish calendar, rental of rooms, and coordinate event with parish ministries and staff.
- Complete family registrations in REALM.
- Prepare, send, collect, and sort mail and email and publish regular announcements and updates.
- Receive visitors and calls to answer and refer questions, and take messages.
- Ensures that all content is current and appropriate for publications and webpage.
- Create, edit, and publish electronic newsletters (weekly news in REALM) with information for parish bulletins, and other publications (web page).
- Demonstrate creativity in layout design.
- Collect and edit information, and prepare parish bulletin on a weekly basis.
Education/Experience:- College degree preferred, especially in editing and written communication
- Very strong organization and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and Publisher or Equivalent program
- Experience working with Social Media Platforms and website development
- Able to honor & maintain confidentiality
- Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols
Qualified candidates should submit their resume to MAndrzewski@dol-in.org
Musician
Cathedral of St. Mary of The Immaculate Conception
Lafayette, IN
Summary: Provide music for the enhancement of the liturgical celebrations of the parish.
Essential Duties:- Perform music at Masses in particular 7:30 am and 5:30 pm on Sunday and at other parish celebrations as needed.
- Learn and rehearse new music for performance at Masses.
- May need to practice with choir or small musical groups on a regular schedule.
- Proficiency at Piano and organ. Music degree preferred but not required.
- Knowledge and experience with Roman Catholic liturgy is preferred.
- Possess Respect & ability to uphold Catholic Church Teachings.
- Able to honor & maintain confidentiality.
- Able to pass and maintain diocesan child safety protocol.
Please send your resume to Molly Diener at mdiener2@parish.dol-in.org no later than June 24, 2019.
Coordinator of Parish Faith Formation (full-time)
St. Thomas Acquinas Church
West Lafayette, IN
The Coordinator of Parish Faith Formation will work directly with the Director of Parish Faith Formation in maintaining and developing all the formation programs at St. Thomas Aquinas: The Catholic Center at Purdue. In collaboration with the Coordinators of Religious Education and Youth Ministry, the Coordinator of Parish Faith Formation will continue to maintain excellent programming in the particular area of Youth Faith Formation and Family Faith Formation, while assisting in various other formation roles, as well.
Particular duties include:
- Supervise and attend all Religious Education Sunday sessions
- Supervise and attend all Tuesday night LifeGuides (this is the group containing the catechists and youth ministers) meetings
- Assist at R.C.I.A., R.C.I.C., and other Adult Faith Formation events as determined by the Director of Parish Faith Formation
- Work with the Coordinator of Religious Education to prepare for the sacramental retreats of First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation
- Work with the Coordinator of Religious Education to prepare for Family Faith Formation events such as the Advent Wreath Program, the Christmas Eve Children’s Liturgy, and Vacation Bible Camp
- Work with the Confirmation Intern to plan, in its entirety, the Confirmation Retreat
- Answer any questions that student parishioners and resident parishioners may have regarding our programming
- Attend every youth ministry session for an hour
- Create and organize an expenditure sheet, and then catalog and file all formation expense reports
- Attendance at weekly Formation Team meetings
- Attendance at weekly Parish Staff meetings
- One-on-one, weekly meeting with the Director of Parish Faith Formation
- One-on-one meeting with the Pastor once a Semester
- Organize one-on-one meetings with team members, as necessary
- Anticipate upcoming events and sufficiently communicate well with parents and families regarding all of those upcoming events – particularly through the use of Flocknote, Mass announcements, and the Bulletin
- Maintain the Youth Faith Formation Google Calendar
- During Purdue’s Summer Break, help plan for the coming year
- Any other miscellaneous task as assigned by the Director of Parish Faith Formation
Interested and qualified candidates should submit cover letter and resume to joseph@boilercatholics.org
St. Mary
Pastoral Associate for Evangelization & Youth
Muncie, IN
St. Mary Catholic Church, Muncie, Indiana, seeks to hire a Pastoral Associate for Evangelization & Youth (PAEY). The PAEY will report to the Pastor and will have direct responsibility in the areas of Evangelization and Youth Ministry. The PAEY will articulate and facilitate programs that offer opportunities for evangelization and oversee a youth ministry program for those in grades 6-12. Resumes should be sent to Fr. Andrew Dudzinski: fradudzinski@stmarymuncie.org by July 19, 2019.
St. Mary Muncie is a parish of 725 households in Delaware County, in the Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana. Website: www.stmarymunice.org
Communications and Marketing Cooordinator
St. Elizabeth Seton
Carmel, IN
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church is seeking a full-time Communications & Marketing Coordinator to provide leadership for all communications for Seton to help promote our mission and outreach. This position reports to the Director of Parish Operations and has secondary working relationships with the Director of Formation and Parish Life, Preschool Director, Parish Publications and program staff. This position is responsible for developing a comprehensive communications strategy to cast the parish's vision and priorities and effectively communicate the ministries, programs, and activities to the parish and the greater community. Efforts will include enhancing our mission, charism, and our presence in the community for the parish with increased marketing and communications campaigns both internally and externally.
This person responds to all communication and marketing needs of the parish and ministry departments; supports the pastoral ministry of the parish with creative use of communications and social media. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, planning, development and implementation for all of Seton’s marketing strategies, marketing communications, and public relations in print material, social media forms, website content and press media. Creating and daily updating digital media on numerous social media platforms and new media sites including, but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN, YouTube, etc. and weekly newsletters. This position would produce/oversee the production of weekly publications, videos, church‐wide emails, letters, newsletters (including electronic/printed versions), brochures, flyers, postcards, banners, signage, annual reports, etc. while maintaining a consistent theme and message.
Minimum Qualifications- Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church who has the ability to respect, promote, and not be in conflict with the mission, moral and social teachings, doctrines, and laws of the Roman Catholic faith.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, mass media, or related field with 2-4 yrs experience in Communications or Marketing.
- Project manager, brand manager, marketing guru, copywriter, social media, videographer, and graphic designer.
- Experience in professional graphic or production design helpful.
- Experience in Creative Suite programs such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Publisher, etc.
- Ability to work well with a team, as well as, independently.
- Excellent writing and proofing abilities.
- Working knowledge of WordPress, or other web CMS platforms.
- Detail-oriented project management skills and capable of handling multiple projects on deadline.
- Flexible, creative and willing to assume accountability for all areas of responsibility.
- In-depth understanding of rapidly evolving media and communications platforms and excellent public speaking, presentation and writing skills.
To apply email a cover letter, resume, list of references and salary requirements in confidence to:
Kevin Sweeney
Director of Parish Finance and Operations
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church · 10655 Haverstick Road · Carmel, IN 46033
kevin.sweeney@setoncarmel.org.
Director of Communications
St. Thomas Aquinas Church
West Lafayette, IN
We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Director of Communication at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. This person will oversee all internal and external communications for the church and Catholic Center through the use of print, web and other forms of media.
Essential Duties:
- Plans, develops and measures the success of all parish communications.
- Publishes appropriate communications pieces to enhance and develop parish ministries and events in print and digital media.
- Manages the hiring, work and duties of the Marketing Interns.
- Creates, proofreads and approves all written communications. Provides quality control and consistency of written and printed materials.
- Works with webmaster to provide daily maintenance of the parish website, refreshing content and calendars.
- Manages all social media. Creates and updates content. Engages the community through the respective platforms. Reports on data and analytics (website hits, likes, etc.).
- Creates, publishes and maintains weekly parish bulletin that sparks interest and anticipation among the parishioners.
- Approves the monthly all-parish email (Flocknote) that is prepared by the PCS Intern.
- Creates and sends three Parish Newsletters a year.
- Maintains esthetically pleasing signage in the parish buildings such as posters, bulletin boards, PowerPoint slide announcements, gathering space displays, etc.
- Maintain web calendar and main parish calendar.
- Organizes and maintains a parish media archive and electronic media database, where all media content generated by the parish staff and volunteers may be safely and easily stored and accessed.
- Assist with the publication of a parish directory.
- Works with the Pastor and Administrative Director to set the department budget.
- Recruit and develop volunteers to assist as needed.
Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in communication or related area or a combination of education and experience plus 1 to 2 years related experience; strong organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills; possess respect for and ability to uphold Catholic Church teaching.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit cover letter and resume to joseph@boilercatholics.org
Our Lady of Grace
Director of Faith Formation
Noblesville, IN
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Noblesville, Indiana, seeks to hire a Director of Faith Formation (DFF). The DFF will report to the Pastor and will oversee six staff members serving in the areas of Elementary Religious Education, Youth and Young Adult ministry, and the RCIA. The DFF will have direct responsibility for all Adult Formation programming in the parish, be responsible for developing and facilitating a unified overall vision for faith formation in the parish, and serve as a liaison and support to all other parish ministries that engage in any form of faith formation. Resumes should be sent to the parish office at churchoffice@ologn.org by June 15, 2019.
Our Lady of Grace is a parish of 1500 households in the county seat of Hamilton County, just north of Indianapolis, Indiana, in the Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana. Website: www.ologn.org
CAMPUS MINISTRY
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI NEWMAN CENTER
MUNCIE, INDIANA
A spirited, enthusiastic, and faith-filled individual is being sought by St. Francis of Assisi Newman Center at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. This individual will join Newman’s Campus Ministry Team in order to develop and implement a team approach to campus and young adult ministry. The candidate should have the capacity to collaborate with other leaders in the development and implementation of a plan for campus ministry, including faith formation, facilitating retreats, student leader recruitment, event planning, managing a budget, leading our resident intern program, and more.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Pastor, the Campus Minister will collaborate with FOCUS missionaries and empower students to lead Catholic student ministries, outreach, and events serving all students of Ball State University. Such programs include support for liturgical celebrations, male and female student retreats, service, faith formation, pilgrimages, spiritual and evangelization programs, and social gatherings. The Campus Minister will create an environment where the Newman Center becomes home to the students - a font for their spiritual and intellectual lives, vocational discernment, and Christian maturity.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES- Oversee all student ministries and events at St. Francis Newman Center, working to empower student leadership whenever possible, including direction of the Newman internship program.
- Mentor and provide formation for student leadership.
- Retreat planning, coordination of weekly events and parish missions, coordination of alternative spring break and summer opportunities.
- Oversee the St. Francis Youth Retreat Team in their outreach to neighboring parishes.
- Collaborate with FOCUS Missionaries in outreach and evangelization efforts on campus.
- Be visible and available within the Newman Center and campus community in order to enhance a spiritual presence and assist in the spiritual formation of the Catholic students.
- Sustain relationships with alumni and assist Business Manager in annual development campaigns.
- Prepare an annual Campus Ministry budget and administer expenditures.
- Maintain parish website and all student-related social media outlets.
- Participate regularly in the day-to-day activities of the Newman Center and parish.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES- Must have a strong desire and creative ability to work with young adults.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church and her theology.
- Strong interpersonal, relational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and on a team, attend to details, and perform duties with a sense of compassion, energy, openness, composure, and flexibility, while striving to be a model of integrity and Christian virtue.
- Ability to operate a personal computer and various software programs, as well as to communicate via social media outlets.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church.
- Previous experience working in either a campus and/or church setting.
- A Bachelor’s degree is required; a preferred focus in a field of study related to ministry is valued.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
Interested parties should send their resume to St. Francis of Assisi Parish, attn: Tara Edmondson, by email, to tedmondson@parish.dol-in.org
Pastoral Associate for Evangelization and Discipleship
Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Catholic Church
Indianapolis
Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Catholic Church on the southeast side of Indianapolis is seeking a full-time Pastoral Associate for Evangelization and Discipleship. Located in a growing part of Indianapolis with many families and young professionals, Nativity strives to be actively engaged in forming disciples for lifelong mission and evangelizing the local community. The Pastoral Associate for Evangelization and Discipleship will take a lead role in these ministries as part of the pastoral team. Specific areas of responsibility include RCIA, sacramental preparation for children and families, faith formation for children and adults, and outreach and evangelization to the unchurched and alienated.
Candidates must be practicing Roman Catholics with a living relationship with Jesus Christ, a love for the Catholic faith, and a passion for forming missionary disciples. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in theology or pastoral ministry and at least 3-5 years of experience in parish ministry. Strong leadership and organizational skills are necessary, as well as the ability to articulate a vision of discipleship and evangelization ministries and work effectively as part of a parish ministry team.
Direct Inquiries/resumes to:
Ken Ogorek
Director of Catechesis
Archdiocese of Indianapolis
kogorek@archindy.org
Pastoral Associate
St. Mary’s/St. Ambrose Church
Anderson, IN
We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Pastoral Associate at St. Mary’s and St. Ambrose in Anderson, IN. This person will be working with Religious Education and Youth Ministry programs. This includes Sacramental prep, Sunday religious education, RCIA, and community outreach. Ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in religious education, theology or related area or a combination of education and experience plus 2 to 4 years related experience.
- Supervisory, administrative, organization leadership and program planning experience preferred. Parish and/or diocesan experience desired but not necessary.
- Knowledge of Microsoft office products.
- Bilingual abilities desired
- Working knowledge of ELM program
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume to hrussel@parish.dol-in.org
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
St. Patrick Church
Kokomo, IN
St. Patrick Parish is seeking candidates for a full-time position of Coordinator of Youth Ministry. The successful candidate will plan and execute religious education and faith formation programs for children grades 6 through 12. Qualified candidates must possess knowledge of the Catholic faith, strong supervisory, administrative, organization leadership and program planning experience. The position will require evening and weekend work. Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume no later than November 30, 2018 to beverlys@stpatrick-kokomo.org.