Parish Positions

Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana
Employment Opportunities within Individual Parishes

Last updated:  9/24/2020

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.  Access the Employment Application here. 
 

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
CARMEL, IN

Have you been looking for a way to serve God and his Church? This may be the perfect opportunity for you! Our Lady of Mount Carmel is seeking a full-time Faith Formation secretary.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel is looking for a person who would like to be a part of a dynamic, energetic group of Catholics who are dedicated to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ.  The primary responsibilities of this position are to perform clerical and administrative tasks (answering phones, greeting visitors, processing registration information, preparing communications) for the Faith Formation Directors. The hours for this position are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. The position requires someone who possesses a lively faith and lives in harmony with Catholic moral teachings; who is energetic, self-motivated, responsible, possesses good administrative, computer, and interpersonal skills and, above all, is confidential. Qualified candidates are asked to send a resume and cover letter to (email) ritcheyg@olmc1.org or (mail) Glen Ritchey, Business Manager, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 14598 Oak Ridge Rd., Carmel, IN 46032 before September 30, 2020.

Director of Evangelization, Family Life, and Pastoral Ministries
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church
Zionsville, IN

St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church in Zionsville, IN is seeking a full time Director of Evangelization, Family Life, and Pastoral Ministries. Under the direction of the new Missionary Pastor, this Director oversees the development of the faith formation programs of the parish. This position manages and supervises the evangelization staff and the ministries in their purviews that engage and form the adults and children of the parish. The Director is responsible for developing a strategic plan to grow the parish community by reaching the unengaged from the communities of Zionsville and Whitestown. This position advances the catechetical and evangelical programs that draw the People of God to a more intimate understanding of the Catholic faith.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Participate fully in the practice of the Catholic Faith
● Articulate and support the Missionary Pastor’s vision and overall mission of the parish
● Works closely with the Missionary Pastor and in collaboration with the leadership team to discern the needs of the parish and plans accordingly for the future of the community
● Supervise evangelization staff and recruit, train, and support parishioner volunteers
● Design and maintain ministry opportunity and formation programs relevant to the needs of parishioners
● Develop and manage budgets for the ministries in the purview
Key Skills:
● Demonstrates mature personal awareness for developing healthy and constructive relationships with fellow staff and parishioners
● Exhibits strong and proven supervisory and management skills and fosters teamwork
● Ability to prioritize work according to milestones and deadlines
● Excellent communication and people skills
● Build relationships quickly and interact with people involved in 30+ parish ministries
● Self-motivated, creative, and engaging to positively impact ministry participation from 1500+ families
Required Education/Training:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with study in Theology, Divinity, Pastoral Studies or equivalent
• A minimum of five years of experience in parish ministry and/or management of a not-for-profit organization
• Proven track record in coaching or developing others
• Five or more years of leadership experience in parish ministry desired
• Five or more years of leadership/personnel management experience
Interested persons should send a cover letter and resume to:
Sonya Derocher
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church
1870 West Oak Street
Zionsville, IN 46077
sderocher@zionsvillecatholic.com

Administrative Assistant
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Lafayette, IN

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant in the parish office at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Lafayette, IN.
The part-time administrative assistant is responsible for providing administrative and office support.  Qualified candidates should have the following qualifications:
 

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong organizational skills
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and basic computer database programs
• Office experience preferred
• Possess Respect & ability to uphold Catholic School Teachings
• Able to honor & maintain confidentiality
• Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols
• Fluent in English and Spanish preferred

Qualified candidates should submit their resume to rpolk@parish.dol-in.org

 

CUSTODIAN
St. Thomas Aquinas Church
West Lafayette, IN

St. Tom's has an opening for a part time custodian. This 25 hour/week position will be open at the end of October. For a complete job description or to apply, email Martin Shap - 
martin@boilercatholics.org  

SECRETARY - RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Carmel, IN

HAVE YOU BEEN LOOKING FOR A WAY TO SERVE GOD AND HIS CHURCH?
THIS MAY BE THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU!  

Our Lady of Mt Carmel is looking for a person who would like to be a part of a dynamic, energetic group of Catholics who are dedicated to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ.  The primary responsibilities of this position are to perform clerical and administrative chores (answering phones, greeting visitors, processing registration information, preparing communications) for the DRE’s. The hours for this position are 8am – 5pm M-F.   The position requires someone who possesses a lively faith and lives in harmony with Catholic moral teachings; who is energetic, self-motivated, responsible, possesses good administrative, computer and interpersonal skills and above all, is confidential. Qualified candidates are asked to send a resume and cover letter to: (email) ritcheyg@olmc1.org or (mail) Glen Ritchey, Business Manager, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 14598 Oak Ridge Rd., Carmel, IN 46032 before September 30, 2020.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Rensselaer, Remington, Goodland Pastorate

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Director of Operations for our Rensselaer/Remington/Goodland pastorate.  The Director of Operations will serve as a professional administrator and strategic leader for these Parishes in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana and will work closely with the Pastor to drive positive financial performance of the Parishes in this pastorate.

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 (bookkeepers, office, and maintenance staff).

Education and Experience Requirements include:

• 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 mclark@dol-in.org
 

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Monticello/Delphi/Reynolds Pastorate

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Director of Operations for our Monticello/Delphi/Reynolds pastorate.  The Director of Oerations will serve as a professional administrator and strategic leader for these Parishes in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana and will work closely with the Pastor to drive positive financial performance of the Parishes in this pastorate.

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 (bookkeepers, office, and maintenance staff).

Education and Experience Requirements include:

• 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.
• Bilingual in Spanish required

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume to mclark@dol-in.org