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St. Susanna Catholic Church is commissioned to proclaim the Gospel to Mason, Ohio and draw everyone to a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. St. Susanna a large, vibrant suburban parish of over 4500 households, in Mason, Ohio, seeks a full-time Director of Music and Worship. Applicants should be a practicing Catholic, knowledgeable of multiple worship styles, pastoral, possess strong organizational skills and able to work in a collaborative style. The ideal candidate would have prior experience, be proficient in organ, piano and voice. Some Spanish would be helpful.
 
The Director of Music and Worship is responsible for collaborating with a part-time music minister in planning all regular weekend and special liturgies including but not limited to: Holy Days, Holy Week, confirmations, special First communion masses and reconciliation services.
 
The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing music for three(3) of the five(5) weekend masses; recruit, coordinate, rehearse and motivate musicians, cantors and choir members; coordinate and schedule all liturgical ministries; write petitions, welcome etc. for all weekend liturgies; plan music and readings for school masses; work with engaged couples preparing their wedding liturgies; contact for funeral liturgies; direct quarterly Worship Commission; coordinate and plan parish prayer opportunities
 
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Please send a letter of introduction with resume to Fr. Robert Farrell, St. Susanna, 616 Reading Road, Mason, Ohio 45040 or farrellr@stsusanna.org. Application deadline is May 18, 2018.

Thriving parish of 3,100 households seeks an Educational Consultant for grades 6-8 in the Religious Formation of Youth Program. This person will support classroom catechists and parents in the shared role of bringing our parish youth into a closer relationship with God. Responsibilities will include providing catechists with materials and supplemental resources for classroom lessons and planning grade level activities. Part-time, 12-15 hours per week, this position includes evening and weekend hours. The ideal candidate will be an educator who works well in a highly collaborative environment, thinks creatively, is passionate about bringing faith formation experiences and parish life together in the context of a large and diverse parish community, and is proficient in ministering to junior high youth. This individual must be a practicing Catholic with an active faith life, strong commitment to youth, and knowledge of age appropriate catechesis. Theology training or certification in catechesis/religion is a plus.
 
Website: www.saint-max.org
E-mail: apply@saint-max.org
 
Application Deadline: Friday, 5/18/2018

Saint Mary’s Church, Greenville, Ohio has a part-time opening in youth ministry. The successful candidate will work with the DRE and lead grades 7 – 12 in encountering Christ, serving others and forming community in programs outside the religious education classroom. Saint Mary’s Church is a 600-family parish located in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the county seat of Darke County. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in theology, religious studies or pastoral ministry or the equivalent in relevant Church ministry. For a position description and to apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Monica Masso-Rivetti at mmassorivetti@smsgvl.com.
 
Application Deadline: June 1, 2018

The Eastside Pastoral Region is hiring a full time bookkeeper. The Bookkeeper provides day to day fiscal and operational services, computer input/output services for the Eastside Pastoral Region. The Eastside Pastoral Region includes St. Anthony (Madisonville), St. Cecilia (Oakley), and St. Margaret – St. John (Fairfax). Details regarding this position can be found at: https://www.catholicjobs.com/job/8987132191
 
Please send your letter of intent and resume to Matt Springer at mspringer@eastsideregion.org
Deadline to apply: May 15th, 2018

St. Gertrude Parish and School in Cincinnati, Ohio, is looking for a Director of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and Primary (PreK-grade 4) Youth Evangelization/Summer Vacation Bible School. This is a Salaried Exempt position requiring a minimum of 40 hours. This position is flexible in hours as there are weekend sessions. The ideal candidate is a faithful, practicing Catholic certified in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in Levels I, II and III, as well as a certified or willing to be certified CGS trainer.
 
Please send letter of interest and resume to Sr. Mary Aquinas Halbmaier, O.P. at principal@stgertrudesch.org.

Thriving parish of 3,100 households seeks an Educational Consultant for the Early Childhood classroom program to support classroom catechists and parents in the shared role of bringing our parish youth into a closer relationship with God.  Responsibilities will include developing, planning, and implementing hands-on, manipulative style catechesis opportunities for early childhood students.  Complete description available upon request.  Part-time, 5-8 hours per week, this position includes weekday and Sunday morning hours.  The ideal candidate will be an educator who works well in a highly collaborative environment, is passionate about bringing faith formation experiences and parish life together in the context of a large and diverse parish community, and is proficient in ministering to children. Theology training or certification in catechesis/religion is a plus.
 
Website: www.saint-max.org
E-mail: apply@saint-max.org
 
Application Deadline:  Friday, 5/18/2018

St. Bernard Catholic Church in Taylor Creek is seeking to identify qualified, practicing Roman Catholic candidates for the position of Parish Office Secretary. The responsibilities of this position will include management of the parish calendar and the database of 1250 families, sacramental record keeping, bulletin editor, word processing, answering telephones, and greeting those who come to the door.
 
Requirements include strong organizational skills and attention to detail, an excellent and practiced familiarity with computers in particular Microsoft Word and Publisher, comfort with a busy office environment, and flexibility. Must work well with others and have excellent people skills. This position is between 25-30 hours a week. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, and resume including references with email addresses, and compensation history to Fr. Don Siciliano at stbernardtc@aol.com.

Good Shepherd Church located in Montgomery, Ohio is looking to hire two full-time people to work outside over the summer months (May-August). Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. The job duties include mowing, watering and weeding the church grounds. If you are interested, please contact Dan Parker at 489-8815, ext. 793 or e-mail dan.parker@good-shepherd.org

Job Information Youth Ministry Goals:
• To form, evangelize and empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today.
• To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission and work of the faith community.
• To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.
 
Youth Ministry Coordinator & RE Administrative Assistant Position:
• Immaculate Conception Parish, Celina, OH, is searching for a full-time youth minister to work with youth in grades 5-12 and serve as a religious education administrative assistant. We are seeking an energetic individual who is self-motivated, relational and organized. Applicants must have a strong Catholic faith and willingness to share that faith with our youth through religious education, sacramental preparation, social activities, retreats, mission trips, service projects, leadership building and fund raising.
 
Competencies and Qualifications:
• A practicing Catholic and in good standing with the Church.
• Experience working with junior high/high school aged students.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, Theology, Religious Education, or related field preferred.
• Compliance with Decree on Child Protection
• Manages time well; able to recruit and manage others for activities; works collaboratively; good communication skills; energetic personality; good organization skills; flexible
• Experience working with technology and social media.
 
Interested applicants can receive more information by contacting Fr. Ken Schnipke, C.PP.S. at kschnipke@celina-ic.org
 
To apply, please complete an Application for Employment and send along with resume and cover letter to above email.

The Catholic Communities of Northwest Dayton (St. Rita, Precious Blood and St. Paul (Englewood) is searching for a full time Director of Adult Faith Formation. The selected person will be responsible for driving and implementing the adult faith formation ministry and RCIA program in the pastoral region. The Director of AFF must participate as an active member of the regional catechetical and pastoral staffs and be an active, practicing Catholic.
 
The major responsibilities of the position are:
o Takes leadership in helping the pastoral region to shape its goals and strategies for adult faith formation.
o Maintains a good relationship with the Archdiocesan Offices of Religious Education and New Evangelization for consultation, support and resourcing.
o Plans and tends to their ongoing formation through participation in opportunities for professional development.
o Recruits and forms an effective AFF Committee to help develop and implement the vision and regional goals for adult formation.
o Works with AFF Committee and regional staff to provide and promote effective, comprehensive adult faith formation programming.
o Manages and conducts program evaluations and region-wide assessments to determine program effectiveness and opportunities to refine efforts.
o Coordinates advertising, registration and collection of program fees.
o Coordinates recruitment and hospitality for out-of-region speakers and presenters.
o Directs the entire regional RCIA and RCIC process—including, but not limited to, Tuesday meeting nights, Sunday Mass dismissals, rites, scrutiny’s and retreats.
o Coordinates the RCIC with the Children’s Faith Formation Director, along with other programs and activities as necessary.
o Manages the individual parish adult libraries and learning centers.
o Member of the Regional Intergenerational Planning Committee for social events to cover all ages.
o Directs Stephen Ministry efforts across the regional parishes.
o Directs and coordinates the monthly Dorothy Day dinners, our regional ministry to provide meals to the needy.
o Directs Social Justice Ministries for the parishes, including homicide prayer vigils, social issues within the community, promotes and aligns the regional parishes with any archdiocesan efforts.
o Performs other duties and activities as assigned by the Pastor.
 
The selected candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in Theology or Religious Studies, (or the equivalent), and possess current certification as a Catechetical Leader. The successful candidate will be PC proficient, and possess a willingness to work evenings and weekends. Previous experience with adult faith formation is preferable. This person must also attend and participate in all regional staff meetings and coordinate with other staff members to build up the faith in our parishes.
 
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
 
If interested, email a summary of your qualifications and experience along with your letter of interest to jhurr@preciousbloodchurch.org or mail (via USPS) to Joe Hurr, Precious Blood Church, 4961 Salem Ave., Dayton, OH 45416. No phone calls please.

St. Mary of the Assumption Parish is seeking a Youth Minister, who is a direct report to the Director of Religious Education. A qualified candidate will be able to identify, train and support parish leadership teams of youth and adults who will implement the 8 components of youth ministry: Advocacy, Catechesis, Community Life, Evangelization, Justice & Service, Leadership Development, Pastoral Care and Prayer & Worship.
 
Major Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:
• Coordinate the catechetical efforts for adolescents utilizing a comprehensive youth ministry model, including weekly Jr. High and High School Youth Nights (August- May)
• Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation for Jr. High
• Annual summer mission trip for High School students
• Annual winter retreat for High School
• Annual Right to Life March in Washington D.C.
• Attend National Catholic Youth Conference for High School
 
Qualified applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, Theology, Religious Education or related field and hold a certification in Youth Ministry.
 
Please send resume and cover letter by April 27 to JoAnn Key at joannk@stmaryassumption.church.

St. Veronica Parish/School is hiring an Information Technology Director.  This is a full-time, exempt position who plans, implements, and supports network solutions between multiple platforms.  The IT Director also oversees development and implementation of systems within the IS on the network and PC’s.  The IT Director analyzes engineering and network problems, develops well defined procedures and programs in the delivery of practical solutions.  The position supervises operation of the telephone operations and consults and/or determines computer equipment needs for the offices.  The position also manages the school tablet program and educates the students tablet skills as well as troubleshooting problems and maintenance.

Send a resume and a letter of interest by April 30, 2018 to Mary Beth Dawson at Marybeth.dawson@stveronica.org.