Parish Positions
-
Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana
Employment Opportunities within Individual ParishesLast updated: 1/14/2020
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.
COORDINATOR OF ADULT MINISTRIES
SAINT LAWRENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH
LAFAYETTE, IN
We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Coordinator of Adult Ministries for St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Lafayette, IN. This person will work part-time (20-25 hrs./wk.) with the Director of Evangelization to establish the direction and execute the vision of the parish catechetical ministries for Adults, with particular attention to women’s ministries, Elizabeth ministry, bereavement, and ministry to older adults.
Qualified candidates possess a high-school diploma and continuing education in the Catholic faith. Experience in a Catholic parish or school is preferred.
Please send resumes to:
St. Lawrence Catholic Church
Attn.: Father Eric Underwood
1916 Meharry Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
fr.eunderwood@dol-in.org
COORDINATOR OF FAMILY LIFE
SAINT LAWRENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH
LAFAYETTE, IN
We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Coordinator of Family Life for St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Lafayette, IN. This person will work part-time (20-25 hrs./wk.) with the Director of Evangelization to establish the direction and execute the vision of the parish catechetical ministries with particular attention to Family Faith Formation, Vacation Bible School, and Sacramental Preparation (Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion).
Qualified candidates will possess a high-school diploma and continuing education in the Catholic faith. Experience in a Catholic parish is preferred.
Please send resumes to:
St. Lawrence Catholic Church
Attn.: Father Eric Underwood
1916 Meharry Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
fr.eunderwood@dol-in.org
Maintenance Technician
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
West Lafayette, IN
Church of the Blessed Sacrament is currently seeking applications for a full time Maintenance Technician. Applicants should be able to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs, maintain grounds, remove snow as needed, and sustain overall cleanliness of all facilities. Ability to manage more than one project/event at one time is essential. Self-motivated, a sense of discretion and a high degree of confidentiality is necessary.
Cover letter, resume, and references may be sent to Missy Krockover at mkrockover@dol-in.org.
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
All Saints Parish
Logansport, IN
All Saints Parish is currently seeking candidates for the position of Coordinator of Youth Ministry. This position will facilitate Jr. High and High School Youth Ministry programs. This person will work closely with the Pastor, Director of Faith Formation, parish staff, and parish volunteers in developing opportunities for young people and their families to grow in Christian Community. Qualified candidates should have three to five years of experience in youth / young adult ministry with a strong desire to reach out to families within this multicultural community. Proficiency in Microsoft office as well as strong written and verbal skills is desired. Knowledge of the Church’s teaching regarding evangelization and youth formation is required. This position will average 25-28 hours per week.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit resume to Fr. Jeff Martin at fr.jmartin@dol-in.org.
Secretary (part-time)
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
West Lafayette, IN
We are currently seeking candidates for a part-time (25-28 hrs/wk) Secretary position for the parish office at Church of the Blessed Sacrament in West Lafayette, IN. This person will be welcoming, provide administrative and office support, assist with publishing the weekly printed bulletin and electronic bulletin, updating content on the parish website and calendars electronically, and various clerical duties as needed.
Qualified candidates should possess a High School diploma or GED, have previous office experience, be proficient with Microsoft Office and Outlook applications, and possess strong organizational skills. Candidates that are bilingual in English and Spanish are preferable.
To apply send a resume and cover letter to:
Missy Krockover
Executive Director of Parish Life & Administration
mkrockover@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
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.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
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.
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI NEWMAN CENTER
MUNCIE, INDIANA
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