SUMMARY

St. Philip’s Catholic Church seeks a full-time Parish Administrator in Bemidji, Minnesota. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and team-orientated professional of high integrity who possesses a great work ethic and is passionate about fulfilling the Catholic Church’s mission. The Parish Administrator will assist with all aspects of parish business operations.

We are looking for someone who:

• is a practicing Catholic with passion for non-profit leadership and business management.
• possesses a great work ethic.
• is detail oriented.
• is self-motivated.
• values teamwork.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the pastor in making significant decisions by leading the analysis, criteria-setting, option evaluation, and input gathering for these decisions.
• Lead annual budget planning process.
• Provide oversight of the parish’s financial resources prudently and achieving successful agreed-upon objectives and outcomes in compliance with outside regulatory requirements and sound financial principles.
• Provide a strong day-to-day leadership presence for all parish staff.
• Assist with oversight of the day-to-day responsibilities of the parish staff and ensuring they work together on priorities as a well-functioning, coordinated team.
• Lead processes pertaining to evaluating and hiring staff and when necessary, separations from staff.
• Offer strategy, planning, and organizational expertise in support of implementing ministries and pastoral initiatives.
• Initiate and cultivate relationships with consultative bodies and parishioners to harmonize ministries between the staff, and the Diocese of Crookston.
• Carry out any specific duties requested by the pastor.
• Collaborate with the school principal regarding school fundraising, budgeting, strategic planning, and supervising shared staff positions.

SCHEDULE 

This is a full-time position in Bemidji, Minnesota. This position requires occasional evening and weekend work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or accounting required.
• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven record of leadership and at least five years of experience in business or non-profit work with demonstrated proficiency in management and finances.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong ability to work effectively with staff and volunteers.
• Strong organizational and record keeping skills.
• Proficient with MS Office, Outlook, and other technology as required for the position.
• Experience in stewardship principles and fundraising preferred.

The Diocese of Crookston represents the Catholic Church in northwest Minnesota. It comprises the 14 counties of Kittson, Roseau, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Polk, Red Lake, Pennington, Clearwater, Beltrami, Norman, Mahnomen, Hubbard, Clay and Becker.