Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana
Employment Opportunities within Individual Parishes
Last updated: 6/1/2023
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 & Young Adult Ministries
Kokomo Catholic Pastorate
Kokomo, IN
The Kokomo Catholic Pastorate, Saint Joan of Arc & St. Patrick parishes, is seeking a full-time Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. This position is part of an Evangelization team that strives to bring souls closer to Christ and His Church.
The Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministries will plan and direct an array of religious education and faith formation programs and opportunities for youth in grades 6-12, and young adults ages 18-35.
An excellent candidate will be a practicing Catholic with a Bachelor’s degree and experience in working with youth, and will possess excellent communication skills.
Please submit resume and cover letter to Therese Bath at tbath@parish.dol-in.org or 3155 S 200 W, Kokomo, IN 46902.
Coordinator of Communication and Parish Life
Kokomo Catholic Pastorate
Kokomo, IN
The Kokomo Catholic Pastorate, Saint Joan of Arc & St. Patrick parishes, is seeking a full-time Coordinator of Communications and Parish Life. This position is part of an Evangelization team that strives to bring souls closer to Christ and His Church.
The Coordinator of Communication and Parish Life will be part of team working to inform the parish communities and all of Howard County of the opportunities and activities happening in this vibrant Catholic community, and will assist in planning parish community events and activities.
An ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic and will have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in corporate communications, event planning and volunteer coordination.
Please submit resume and cover letter to Therese Bath at tbath@parish.dol-in.org or 3155 S 200 W, Kokomo, IN 46902
Director of Evangelization
Pastorate of St. Thomas Aquinas – The Catholic Center at Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center at Purdue University is seeking a full-time Director of Evangelization. The Director 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: Lifelong Formation, Liturgy and Music, Pastoral Care and Community Care, other Parish Ministries and Outreach. In the context of Uniting in Heart 2030, the Director of Evangelization serves on the Pastorate Leadership Team and ensures the participation and faithful witness of the laity in the Church’s pastoral mission and in all ministries of the parish.
Essential Duties:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume and a Diocese of Lafayette Employment Application to: Dcn. Dan Finn dcn.dfinn@dol-in.org.
Pastoral Associate
Holy Spirit at Geist Catholic Church
Fishers, IN
Holy Spirit at Geist Catholic Church in Fishers, Indiana is seeking candidates for the full-time position of Pastoral Associate. Essential duties of the applicant:
Applicant should be a practicing Catholic in good standing, have a thorough knowledge of Catholic teaching, have 3-5 years of experience in a related field, have experience with Microsoft Office applications, and supervisory experience with small groups and volunteers. Undergraduate degree in theology or related field preferred. Very competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Cover letter and resume should be sent to Mark Timko at: MTimko@parish.dol-in.org
High School Youth Minister
Holy Spirit at Geist Catholic Church
Fishers, IN
Holy Spirit at Geist Catholic Church in Fishers, Indiana is seeking candidates for the full-time position of Youth Minister (grades 9-12). Essential duties of the applicant:
Applicant should be a practicing Catholic in good standing, have a thorough knowledge of Catholic teaching, have 3-5 years of experience in a related field, have experience with Microsoft Office applications, and supervisory experience with small groups and volunteers. Undergraduate degree in theology or related field preferred. Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Cover letter and resume should be sent to Mark Timko at: MTimko@parish.dol-in.org
Youth and Young Adult Specialist
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church
Carmel, IN
St. Elizabeth Seton is seeking a full time Youth and Young Adult Specialist. The Specialist will , coordinate, implement, and evaluate comprehensive youth ministry programs for grades 9-12. This program is to include aspects of the components of: catechesis, community life, evangelization, justice and service aspects, leadership development, pastoral care and prayer and worship opportunities associated with high school students. In addition, the minister is responsible for cultivating opportunities for young adults within the parish for the sake of community and evangelization. Lastly, the minister will work alongside the Youth and Young Family Specialist as a team to benefit all aspects of young parish life.
Some responsibilities of the position will include:
Interested candidates can 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 . Summer start date expected.
Coordinator for Faith Evangelization and Faith Formation
St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate (the parishes of St. Augustine, Rensselaer, and Sacred Heart, Remington, and St. Augustine Catholic School, Rensselaer)
Rensselaer, IN
St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate (the parishes of St. Augustine, Rensselaer, and Sacred Heart, Remington, and St. Augustine Catholic School, Rensselaer) is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate all formation and evangelization opportunities within the pastorate. In alignment with our Pastorate Vision Plan, this individual will organize missionary discipleship formation opportunities for children, youth, and adults within the pastorate. Additionally, they will coordinate all evangelization efforts that provide an opportunity for all to have a real encounter with Jesus Christ and develop a personal relationship. For a full job description go to https://stmichaelpastorate.org. Submit resume and cover letter to: marieoliver@parish.dol-in.org.
High School Youth Minister
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
Noblesville, IN
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 LKunkel@parish.dol-in.org 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.
Coordinator of Youth Ministry and Evangelization Specialist
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
West Lafayette, IN
We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Coordinator of Youth Ministry and Evangelization Specialist at Church of the Blessed Sacrament in West Lafayette, IN. This is a dual-role position that spends approximately 75% of time working to establish, grow, and maintain faith formation, sacramental, and youth ministry programming for students in Grades 6-12. Occupying the additional 25% of bandwidth will be the promotion, management, and maintenance of evangelization, formation, and community-building programs as assigned, with a special focus on families and young adults, to aid in the overall mission of the pastorate.
Essential Duties:
Youth Ministry:
Director of Operations
Muncie Catholic Pastorate
Muncie, IN
The Catholic Pastorate of Muncie, Indiana, is seeking a full-time Director of Operations. The Muncie pastorate includes three churches; St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Lawrence Parish and St. Mary Parish; St. Michael Catholic School; and, Ball State University Newman Ministry.
The Director of Operations will serve as professional administrator and strategic leader for the three parishes in the Pastorate. The Director of Operations assists the Missionary Pastor with the stewardship of the human, financial, and physical resources of the Pastorate, in accordance with diocesan policies and guidelines. This role has responsibility for the day-to-day management and operations of the pastorate including supervision of accounting, administrative, and maintenance staff.
Essential Duties
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to Phil McPherson at pmcpherson@parish.dol-in.org by May 19, 2023.
Business Office Assistant (part-time)
St. Elizabeth Seton Pastorate
Carmel, Indiana
We are currently seeking candidates for a part-time Business Office (Bookkeeper) Assistant at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Carmel, IN. This is a pastorate that is growing and busy with many activities and liturgies. St. Elizabeth Seton is located east of the intersection of Keystone and 106th Street. Currently, the Pastorate is pursuing applications to bring a Business Office Assistant to our pastoral team. This employee will work closely with the Director of Operations and the Pastor.
Tasks and responsibilities are varied and include:
Prepare bank deposits
Review deposits prepared by volunteer money counters
Enter all transactions into QuickBooks accounting software
Accounts Payable – Process payments for vendors either by check, ACH, or wire transfer
Prepare and process preschool tuition payments from families who pay by ACH
Reconcile checking accounts monthly and savings account quarterly
Prepare monthly financial reports for DOO
Prepare monthly financial reports for staff members responsible for a budget
Prepare year-end tax documents (1099-NEC) for independent contractors
Assist DOO with budget preparation and other financial tasks as needed
Coordinate with accounting volunteers during SetonFest
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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