Diocesan Employment Opportunities

  • Development Director - Catholic Charities of North Louisiana

  • Digital Communications Specialist - Catholic Center

  • Information Technology Technician - Catholic Center

  • Director of Religious Education - St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston, LA

  • Director of Jr. High & High School Youth Ministry - St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston, LA

  • Organist - St. Paul Catholic Church, Minden, LA

    Details below

Catholic Charities Development Director

Catholic Charities of North Louisiana is seeking to hire a full-time development director. Candidates should be competent and efficient at grant writing, reporting, task management, donor relations, and working both independently and as part of a team, as well as knowledgeable about Catholic social teaching and committed to the mission and values of CCNLA. Interested applicants should contact Interim Executive Director Joe Bulger at jbulger@ccnla.org.

Digital Communications Specialist- Catholic Center, Shreveport, LA

Salary Range:     $45,000 - $48,000

Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, videography, journalism, photography, or similar

Experience: Video/Audio production work for at least 2 years, writing/journalistic, and other writing experience of at least 2 years, knowledge of the Catholic Church

Summary:

The Digital Communication Specialist is called to produce digital content for the evangelization of the Church in North Louisiana.  This is a full-time, twelve-month, exempt position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·      Graphic design

·      Understand and work with SEO - Search Engine Optimization.

·      Assist in the growth of the Diocese of Shreveport as a brand.

·      Analyze and improve metrics for various digital platforms.

·      Advance proofreading skills

·      Website experience, WYSWYG, coding experience

·      Maintain audio/video equipment and studio space.

·      Create digital content for departments to promote events, news, and evangelical content.

·      Promotion of diocesan onsite events, news, and other important content via digital production.

·      Strong interpersonal and directing skills and the ability to communicate with staff members, clergy, parishes, and other organizations.

·      Self-motivated, prompt in performing tasks and capable of working independently and able to time manage and prioritize work duties.

·      Sensitive information, whether oral, written, or electronic should be maintained in a manner that ensures its confidentiality.

·      Writing, editing, recording video/graphic content for all production.

·      Travel to events within the diocese to report on happenings on an as needed basis.

·      Communicate to the faithful of the diocese through electronic newsletter about the happenings of the diocese and departments of the Catholic Center.

Benefits:

·        Health insurance inclusive with dental.  Also, an alternative HSA qualified health insurance plan

·        Supplemental vision insurance and other supplemental policies available

·        Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance

·        Flexible spending account for pretax medical expenses

·        Retirement 403(b) plan. Includes employer contribution based on years of service

·        Holidays, holy days, vacation, sick and bereavement days off

·        Annual employee retreat other events to continue to strengthen the working environment and support of each employee.

Please send resumes to Diocese of Shreveport, Office of Human Resources, 3500 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71104 or to mstraub@dioshpt.org.

Information Technology Technician - Catholic Center (Full-time/Exempt)

Salary Range: $51,000 - $53,000

Education: Preferred undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related field

Experience: At least 3 years experience and knowledge of Microsoft network management and virtual server environment.

Summary:

Assist IT director to maintain technical systems and services at the Catholic Center and Fairview House location. Assist IT director with maintaining information security and cybersecurity standards and that all locations follow technical safety guidelines established by the Diocese of Shreveport. Provides hardware and software technical support to parishes and schools. Provide and assist with user technical assistance and staff training on new technologies. Able to configure and maintain computer networks.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge and management of the following systems preferred:

·        Avaya Digital Telephone system

·        Microsoft Windows Server

·        Exchange Cloud

·        Cisco Wireless network

·        Barracuda Advanced Threat Protection

·        Sophos Intercept X Advanced

·        VMware vSphere

·        Meraki Firewall

·        Office 365 applications

·        Desktop operating system install, configuration, and management.

·        Network and desktop security management.

·        Network certifications.

Communication skills:

·        Ability to work with people in a helpful and harmonious manner.

·        Technical competences to communicate with technical advisors and vendors.

·        Ability to effectively communication and explain technical solutions in a non-technical manner.

·        Ability to analyze and solve both simple and complicated technical issues.

·        Ability to actively listen and resolve user problems accurately and in a timely manner

·        Organizational skills.

Physical Demands:

·        Sitting.

·        Position can require regular walking, kneeling, stooping, working under desks.

·        Use of hands – Typing, minor lifting of equipment about 20 lbs.

·        Sensory – Hearing, verbal communication, visual.

In good standing and knowledge of the Catholic Church.

 Benefits:

·        Health insurance inclusive with dental.  Also, an alternative HSA qualified health insurance plan

·        Supplemental vision insurance and other supplemental policies available

·        Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance

·        Flexible spending account for pretax medical expenses

·        Retirement 403(b) plan. Includes employer contribution based on years of service

·        Holidays, holy days, vacation, sick and bereavement days off

·        Professional development funds to personally promote the skills of the employee.

·        Annual employee retreat other events to continue to strengthen the working environment and support of each employee

Please send resumes to Diocese of Shreveport, Office of Human Resources, 3500 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71104 or to mstraub@dioshpt.org.

Director of Religious Education - St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston, LA

Category: Full-time Position

Salary: $36,000+

Schedule: Varied Schedule for events with regular weekly office hours

Job Duties

Administrative Duties

1.    Organizes, schedules, and oversees religious education programs for grades Pre-K through 12th.

2.    Prepares and schedules sacramental programs for children and parents.

3.    Orders textbooks, teaching materials, and resources for the program.

4.    Retains financial documentation for all transactions incurred for OCIA, Adult Formation, PSR, sacrament celebrations, VBS, and family hospitality events.

5.    Reports monthly to the pastor and pastoral council.

6.    Stays within the guidelines of both diocesan and parish policies.

7.    Reviews and updates the catechetical parent handbook as needed and presents to parents annually at the time of enrollment.

8.    Acts as the local safety coordinator for all volunteers with minors and supplies reports on volunteer training and the annual safety training of minors.

Supervisory

1.    Provides support and supervision to volunteers and/or staff working with children and youth, OCIA, and adults. 

2.    Provides support, resources, and supervision to volunteers involved in Vacation Bible School.

3.    Recruits volunteer catechists and youth mentors, providing appropriate in-service training and formation for them. 

4.    Counsels, advises, and visits with students, parents, and volunteers if classroom problems arise. 

5.    Provides resources for leaders involved in the OCIA process.

6.    Provides resources for adult formation.

Spirituality and Prayer Leadership

1.    Prepares for para-liturgies for children.

2.    Plans with the pastor for sacramental rites for religious education students.

Staff Responsibilities

1.    Meets regularly with parish staff to collaborate on parish programs.

2.    Works with the youth director to synchronize religious education and youth ministry activities. 

3.    Assists with communication for parish programs by co-managing church social media and church-wide text and email reminders through the Shelby Next system. 

Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

1.    Demonstrates ability to carry out administrative and supervisory duties, utilizing good communication and relationship skills.

2.    Must be an active member, in Good Standing, of the Roman Catholic Church.

3.    Computer literate.

Education, Training, and Experience

1.    BA in Religious Education or a degree in a related field such as education or family consumer science. 

2.    Continues participation in the Safe Environment Program sponsored by the diocese.

3.    Participates in ongoing educational opportunities to stay current on trends in catechetics.

Working Conditions - This position requires frequent weekend and evening work hours. 

To apply, contact Fr. Kevin Mues by email at acts.cmin@gmail.com

Director of Jr. High and High School Youth Ministry - St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston, LA

Category: Full-time Position

Salary: Minimum $32,000 (based on experience, benefits included)

Description: St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church is currently seeking candidates for a Director of Junior High and High School Youth Ministry position to lead the parish’s junior high (6th-8th) and high school (9th-12th) youth ministry program. The Director of Junior High and High School Youth Ministry is responsible for developing and implementing a junior high and high school youth ministry program centered on empowering young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ, drawing them into responsible participation in the Catholic Church, fostering their personal and spiritual growth, and creating an environment that welcomes all youth in the area.

Areas of major responsibility:

Relational Ministry

·         Builds and sustains appropriate, authentic, friendly, and mutually respectful relationships with youth.

·         Serves as the Local Safe Environment Coordinator for the parish and follows all diocesan Safe Environment policies and procedures when interacting with youth.

Program Development

·         Administers, directs, and coordinates the youth ministry program.

·         Sets annual goals for the youth ministry program and evaluates the program based on these goals.

·         Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers of the program.

·         Develops and advises a parish youth council.

·         Coordinates and/or designs retreats.

·         Coordinates, supervises, and plans liturgical opportunities involving youth participation, including coordinating altar servers.

·         Coordinates participation in diocesan-sponsored, regional, and national youth events.

·         Attends parish staff meetings.

·         Assists the Director of Religious Education in coordinating the parish’s confirmation program.

·         Acts as an advocate on behalf of youth before the church and the community.

Personal Growth

·         Participates in annual retreats and spiritual direction.

·         Participates in formation provided through the Office of Youth Ministry at the diocese.

Work conditions:

Applicant must be available to work evenings and weekends. Must be flexible enough to work in a variety of environments ranging from typical office settings to conferences, etc.

Candidates must meet the following qualifications:

A practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church

Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Catechetics, or related field (Education, Psychology, Counseling, Child Development, etc.)

Experience volunteering or working with junior high and/or high school students

Preferred - bilingual in Spanish and English is beneficial to this position

About the parish:

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church is rich in heritage, diverse in culture, guided by the spirit, and embracing all, commits itself to nourishing, supporting, and strengthening its parish family spiritually and physically through sacraments, worship, education, and opportunities for ministry in order that through witness we may bring gospel to life. The parish serves approximately 400 families with over 100 junior high and high school students.

How to apply: Qualified candidates should send a resume, references, and a statement of your vision of what junior high and high school youth ministry should be to Fr. Kevin Mues at acts.cmin@gmail.com. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Organist- St. Paul Catholic Church, Minden, LA

If you are interested in this position please call Fr. Joseph Kallokalam, 318-294-6482. This position will be for our Sunday, 11 am Mass.