Diocesan Job Openings

Receptionist
Diocese of St. Cloud- Chancery
Full-Time
St. Cloud, Minnesota

The Diocese of St. Cloud is seeking a full time receptionist to provide secretarial and clerical support to chancery staff and serves as primary receptionist to visitors.

Key responsibilities
– Serve as primary phone receptionist directing calls to appropriate departments and greeting visitors coming to Chancery
– Be a hospitable presence for visitors to the Chancery
– Prepare materials for mailing as requested by other organizations / parishes
– Order office supplies, maintain supply room and front office equipment
– Prepare and mail information and maintain registration lists for events

Education: Minimum two (2) years post-secondary secretarial training / computer training or equivalent.

Job Related Experience: One to three years office experience; ability to handle multiple duties at one time; answer multi-lined phone system and assist visitors; computer knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.); familiarity with general office equipment; communications and office organizational skills.

This is a full-time benefits eligible position.
Applications accepted until the position is filled.

To Apply: Please fill out the application below and send along with a resume and cover letter to apply@gw.stcdio.org

Accounts Payable Assistant
Diocese of St. Cloud- Chancery
Part-Time
St. Cloud, Minnesota

The Diocese of St. Cloud is seeking a part-time support for accounts payable in the finance office. This position assists the finance officer and accountant with bookkeeping, general administration, and serves as a liaison between the parishes and diocesan offices on accounting related matters.

Key Responsibilities:
– Write weekly accounts payable checks for all entities and prepare for mailing
– Record into general ledger weekly deposits
– File deposit and check support for all entities
– Update cash logs daily
– Check single point daily for exceptions
– Open daily mail deposits with FT accountant or front reception
– Maintain D&L customer accounts
– Answer financial questions from other departments

Education: High School diploma or GED
Job Related Experience: Minimum one year bookkeeping experience, with ability to adapt to accounting and general ledger software, Microsoft Excel and Word.

This is a part-time position, 15 hours/week.
Applications accepted until the position is filled.

To Apply: Please fill out the application below and send along with a resume and cover letter to apply@gw.stcdio.org

Superintendent of Catholic Schools/ Director of Catholic Education Ministries
Diocese of St. Cloud – Pastoral Center
Full Time
St. Cloud, Minnesota

The Superintendent of Catholic Schools / Director of Catholic Education Ministries serves as the general administrative officer coordinating the ministry of Catholic education in the Diocese of St. Cloud. This includes giving direction for ongoing formation and education for Catholic Schools and parish leaders in the diocese.

Primary duties include:

• Administration of Catholic Education Ministries
  • Gives direction and sets goals for the office of Catholic Education Ministries.
  • Provides professional leadership to other Catholic Education Ministries staff by facilitating diocesan educational goals and objectives and oversees their implementation.

• Coordinate educational efforts in the diocese
  • Identifies major areas facing the educational mission of the diocese.
  • Provides information regarding the laws and developing legislation affecting Catholic education.
  • Coordinates and provides guidance for effective personnel recruitment, screening, orientation, in-service, growth and development.
  • Assists parishes and schools by providing consultation resources and facilitation in the areas of consolidation/restructuring, grievance/appeals and conflict resolution.
  • Communicates educational concerns with all diocesan entities.
  • Cooperates with requests for information on education in the diocese.
  • Speaks, writes and reports on issues concerning Catholic Education.

• Leadership and service development to Catholic Schools
  • Plans and coordinates meetings and one retreat day each year for all principals.
  • Assists principals in initiating the school improvement process for MNSAA or other agencies.
  • Assesses compliance of the Catholic Identity Standard for schools engaged in the accreditation process
  • Assists Catholic schools with strategic planning, when requested.
  • Attends area principal meetings when feasible.
  • Visits every Catholic School in the diocese on a regular basis.
  • Conducts in-service for school faculties, when requested.
  • Facilitates Catholic School curriculum development in the diocese.
  • Retains membership in NCEA and MNSAA.
  • Fields calls involving school issues.
  • Assists the pastor and/or his leadership team in evaluation methods for principals and finding principal candidates.

• Executive Officer for Diocesan Education Council
  • Presents topics and educational concerns for the council to help envision faith development for the future.
  • Recommends policies to the council and advises the council on educational issues when the need arises.

Education: Master’s degree in education or related field. Background in theology or catechesis strongly preferred.

Experience: Five years teaching experience with at least three years of administrative experience.

Applications will be accepted ongoing until the position is hired.