Job Openings Outside the Diocese

Director of Music
Church of Saint Henry
Monticello, Minnesota
Part-Time

The Church of Saint Henry, Monticello, a Catholic parish of 1,100 families, seeks a part-time, 20-24/hrs./week, Director of Music. Successful candidate will be a practicing Catholic with knowledge of liturgical music who will be able to work with several choirs and ensembles who sing a variety of traditional to contemporary music. He/she will be able to inspire others to serve in music ministry with humility, to grow in their ministry, and find the experience of the divine in doing so. Such ministry will foster and sustain a prayerful, singing assembly, thereby serving the community in deepening its liturgical experience. This position will plan and coordinate all liturgies including Sunday Masses, Holy days, funerals, and weddings. He/she will lead some rehearsals and some Sunday liturgies and a majority of special liturgies and holy days. The ability to work well with volunteers of all ages and draw from a variety of musical resources to meet various needs and abilities will be important. Duties include coordinating and scheduling musical groups and planning an annual budget.

Qualifications include some education in music or a minimum of three years of experience in music ministry in Roman Catholic liturgy. Proficiency in playing the piano, organ, guitar or other accompanying instrument preferred. Skills in conducting a plus. Familiarity with Hispanic liturgy and language a plus. Flexibility in available hours is needed, including daytime hours. Please consult parish website, www.sthenrycatholic.info, for an extensive description of responsibilities and requirements. Those qualified should send their résumé with information on why they desire the position and how their education, faith development, experience and accomplishments have prepared them to serve the community of Saint Henry, Monticello, MN. The successful candidate will be offered starting pay between $21.00 and $30.00 per hour depending on education, musical skill, experience and demonstrated success.

To Apply: Please send by e-mail to Father Tony VanderLoop, Pastor at frtonyvanderloop@sthenrycatholic.com, or by mail to The Church of Saint Henry, 1001 East 7th Street, Monticello, MN 55362. Applications will be considered as they are received. Interviews will begin June 5th, 2018.

Parish Business Administrator
St. Gabriel the Archangel
Hopkins, Minnesota
Full-Time

The Parish Business Administrator is an essential member of the staff at St Gabriel the Archangel. The position oversees (and is accountable to the pastor and parish community for) the overall finances, day-to-day operations, facilities and property management, office services and human resources of the parish community in a manner that is supportive to the parish mission, work of the pastor and enables other ministries to function effectively; to oversee all aspects of fund raising and stewardship; to support responsive administrative liaison between Pastor, Advisory Councils/Committees and parish staff.

A full job description can be found on the parish website.

St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church formed on January 1, 2013, as a result of the merger of the parish of St Joseph of Hopkins into the parish of St John the Evangelist of Hopkins. We continue to operate with both campuses (6 Interlachen Road, 1310 Mainstreet). Currently we are 1,200 registered families. Through ministries of Worship, Fellowship, Education and Outreach we encourage and equip all to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. We promote ministry, charity and justice in the community, serving our youth, adults, seniors, Latino, sick and homebound.

To apply: Interested candidates should send their resume and letter of interest to current Parish Business Administrator, Beth Schorle at: bschorle@stgabrielhopkins.org, or by mail at: St Gabriel the Archangel, 6 Interlachen Road, Hopkins, MN 55343. Interviews will be conducted as qualified applications are received.

Advertising Sales Executive
LPi
Central/Northwest, Minnesota
Full-Time

Do you want to be a part of a positive and fun organization? LPi is growing its Advertising Sales team in Minnesota. We are looking for sales professionals that want to drive new business development and make an immediate impact on local communities.

A Week in Your New Career
Build relationships with an existing LPi customer by working from their church office. Your days will be spent making phone calls and visiting local businesses on behalf of our church customers to help get their advertising word out in the local community! The new ad revenue you generate from local businesses allows LPi to provide print and digital solutions to the church customer at minimal cost.

Characteristics that make you successful
• A hunter mentality – this role is 100% new business development
• 2 years of proven B2B sales experience or recent college grads with B2B sales experience (preferred but not required)
• Self-motivation and highly developed organizational skills
• Adaptability to work in a different location each week (Mon.-Thurs.)
• Prior success with telephone cold calling
• Experience prospecting your own leads
• A solid understanding of Microsoft Office (esp. Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Salesforce.com or similar CRM experience
• Exceptional time management skills and organizational skills

For more information on LPi visit us at www.4lpi.com. To apply for this position, send your resume and cover letter to Rob Witte at rwitte@4lpi.com or call 651-214-3809.

Parish Business Administrator
St. Gabriel the Archangel
Hopkins, Minnesota
Full-Time

The Parish Business Administrator is an essential member of the staff at St Gabriel the Archangel. The position oversees (and is accountable to the pastor and parish community for) the overall finances, day-to-day operations, facilities and property management, office services and human resources of the parish community in a manner that is supportive to the parish mission, work of the pastor and enables other ministries to function effectively; to oversee all aspects of fund raising and stewardship; to support responsive administrative liaison between Pastor, Advisory Councils/Committees and parish staff.

A full job description can be found on the parish website.

St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church formed on January 1, 2013, as a result of the merger of the parish of St Joseph of Hopkins into the parish of St John the Evangelist of Hopkins. We continue to operate with both campuses (6 Interlachen Road, 1310 Mainstreet). Currently we are 1,200 registered families. Through ministries of Worship, Fellowship, Education and Outreach we encourage and equip all to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. We promote ministry, charity and justice in the community, serving our youth, adults, seniors, Latino, sick and homebound.

To apply: Interested candidates should send their resume and letter of interest to current Parish Business Administrator, Beth Schorle at: bschorle@stgabrielhopkins.org, or by mail at: St Gabriel the Archangel, 6 Interlachen Road, Hopkins, MN 55343. Interviews will be conducted as qualified applications are received.

Director of Music and Liturgical Service
Catholic Church of Saint Stephens
Anoka, Minnesota
Full-Time

The Catholic Church of Saint Stephens of Anoka Minnesota is seeking a Director of Music and Liturgical Services to coordinate the efforts and vision of the music worship team, staff and all liturgical ministers in order to enhance the church’s Sacramental celebrations. In this position you will be responsible for all Parish Worship components including music and liturgical environment, Marriage Preparation, and departmental administrative activities.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in music or liturgy, 8 – 10 years of experience in a related position, demonstrated experience in liturgical music coordination & performances and proficient keyboard skills. Additionally, we are seeking someone with high energy, exceptional supervisory skills and the ability to recruit volunteers into the various ministries.

To apply: If you meet these qualifications and would like to be considered for the challenging and dynamic position, send your resume and cover letter stating why you believe you are the best candidate for the job to: mquail@ststephenchurch.org, jgish@ststephenchurch.org and jbudnick@jerichousa.com.

Pastoral Care Associate/Parish Administrator
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Mankato, Minnesota
Full-Time

Pastoral Care Associate/Parish Administrator Position: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mankato is seeking a full-time Pastoral Care Associate/Parish Administrator. The Pastoral Care Associate/Parish Administrator is a professional minister who responds to a broad range of pastoral and administrative needs relating to all aspects of parish life, directly or through collaboration with the Pastor, providing leadership and support for the administrative decisions of St. John’s Parish. This position also includes designated responsibilities for Pastoral Care in collaboration with the Pastor and Spiritual Care departments in care centers and hospitals.
Minimum Qualifications:
BA, BS, or MA in Pastoral Studies/Theology or a related field and at least 2 years of Leadership experience.
– Possess planning, organizational and collaborative skills;
– Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of ages, personalities and backgrounds;
– Collaborative nature to work as a part of a strong leadership team;
– Able to speak in public and lead large group meetings;
– Strong written and oral communication skills;
– Computer literacy;
– A valid Minnesota driver’s license and the ability to travel when necessary.

Applicant should be a practicing Catholic and possess a love for and knowledge of the Catholic faith.
Benefits-eligible position; salary commensurate with experience.

About the Employer: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is located in downtown Mankato, a thriving community of 50,000. Our church totals approximately 1150 households, and we value a strong faith formation program. We are a dynamic parish in a growing, vibrant community that promotes prayer, service, and learning for life-long discipleship.

To apply: Send your resume and cover letter to: Fr. John Kunz; 632 South Broad Street, Mankato, MN 56001 or Frjohn@stjohnsmankato.net

Worship Director
St. Joseph the Worker
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Full-Time

St. Joseph the Worker, Maple Grove, MN: WORSHIP DIRECTOR — An active and progressive parish of 2000 households seeks to add a pastoral team member in the position of Director of Worship. Competency in voice and an instrument, choral directing and cantor training are necessary. Desire a candidate with an advanced level of training/experience in Liturgy planning with an emphasis on welcoming all and encouraging greater participation. An appreciation for a more contemporary style of worship and music is required (OCP, Spirit and Song, and various digital music resources utilized primarily). Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience. Send resume, letters of recommendation and three references to: St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Attn: Mike Lentz at 7180 Hemlock Lane N in Maple Grove, MN 55369. Email: mike@sjtw.net. Deadline for resumes is April 15, 2018. Parish Website: www.sjtw.net.