PARISH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

St. Michael Catholic Church is seeking a Parish Business Administrator who will live out his/her faith and contribute to an environment where Catholic values are taught and modeled.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct the business affairs of the parish in a professional, ethical and organized manner for the betterment of the parish (as delegated by the Pastor)
• Manage the day to day business operations of the parish and oversee all aspects of the Church relating to finances, personnel, buildings and grounds, planning, and legal concerns
• Oversee parish business policies/procedures and serve as a resource to staff and volunteers in these areas
• Management of buildings, grounds and physical resources (including cemeteries)
• Manage business, communication and legal matters (including technology)
• Manage Human Resources and personnel responsibilities in compliance with Federal, State, and Church laws and policies
• Manage long range strategic planning and development
• Coordinate professional development
• Present at Finance Council, Parish Pastoral Council, School Advisory Council, and Parish Staff meetings
• Serve as an active member of the parish staff, working collaboratively to implement the mission of the church and to support the vision of the Pastor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active, participating Catholic in good standing with the Church with extensive and current knowledge of Roman Catholic Doctrine.
• Post secondary training and education leading to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or related discipline and/or a FCBA (Fellow in Church Business Administration) or equivalent in experience. Additional training in related areas as required.
• Minimum of three years full-time experience in management. Training and experience in financial management (accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, stewardship, fund-raising), in property management and in marketing. Three years of more experience as a parish administrator strongly preferred.
• Training and experience in Human Resources/Personnel Management and supervision of staff and volunteers.
• Experience in technology management and familiarity with IBM-related computer programs and software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Possess oral and written presentation skills.
• Experience in Strategic Planning and/or project management.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Confidentiality, integrity and honesty
• Effective communication and group facilitation skills
• Collaborative management style with demonstrated ability to work well with colleagues and volunteers
• Positive attitude and flexibility
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Self-motivated with an ability to work productively without supervision
• Ability to define, process, problem-solve, and follow through on responsibilities
• Ability to work through difficult situations
• Financial/mathematics skills for budget/expense analysis and preparation of reports

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Application deadline: September 8, 2024

Please submit cover letter, resume, and references to Fr. Tom Walker at twalker@stmichael-pl.org

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person