Parishes

• Maintain records on planned and major gifts donors and prospects: Maintain accurate and up-to-date information on planned giving activities, donors, and prospects using our fundraising database Raiser’s Edge.

• Identify gift planning and major gifts prospects: Coordinate systematic identification of major and gift planning prospects using Raiser’s Edge donor database and IWave and conduct research.

• Market Planned Giving and Major Gifts programs: Facilitate the conceptualization and production of planned giving marketing materials, as well additional related communications and publications to promote gift planning.

• Gift annuity administration: Responsible for the administration of the Gift Annuity Program which is handled through PGCalc and FASB reports. Coordinate with Merrill Lynch payments to annuitants. Oversee Segregated reserve account.

• Wills/Bequests Administration: Follow up wills and bequests in coordination with the attorneys, accountant and/or execute. Review accounting and legal documents. Prepare documentation as needed. Maintain updated records in Planned Giving database.

• Stay updated with all legal/fiscal changes related to Planned Giving and such as: ACGA rates, CGA regulations per state, IRA Rollover updates and changes, estate tax changes, CRT’s new rates, etc.

• Set up different tiers of donors and tag them on Raiser’s Edge for easy identification.

Website

• Set up goals and marketing plan for electronic communication and donations

• Analysis of online acquisitions is done through Direct Mail

• Upload online donations weekly through the Capuchin Development website

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree

• Mid to Senior level experience

• Supervisory Experience

If interested, please reply to: Fr Remo DiSalvatore, OFM Cap. stigmataprovince@capuchinfriars.org

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Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Church - Cedar Knolls

Director of Music Ministries, Full Time

General Description

The Director of Music Ministries is a professional musician who is rooted in an understanding and appreciation of the Roman Catholic Faith and its Liturgy.  The Director is responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of music within many parish celebrations and events. The Director knows and values the mission of the Church to Evangelize all peoples. The Director is passionate about the Vision and Mission of the parish of Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church.

Responsibilities

• Direct all parish music programs
• Work in collaboration with the staff and ministry leadership
• Provide guidance and leadership in music implementation that serves the mission of the parish
• Prepare and manage the Music Ministry budget
• Develop, lead, and schedule a team of cantors to assist in liturgical celebrations
• Develop, lead, support, and schedule supplemental musicians as needed
• Develop and support all parish choirs
• Encourage, develop, and support the congregational voices of God’s people to sing at all liturgies
• Maintain a presence in the parish in collaboration with parish staff
• Prepare and produce all electronic and print worship aides for parish liturgies
• Arrange music or find suitable arrangements as necessitated by parish choirs and ensembles
• Maintain and augment the parish music library
• Ensure that all licenses and copyright permissions are available and current
• Oversee maintenance of the parish sound system and sound equipment
• Complete or update Virtus and safety training for working with children
• Any other related responsibilities as designated by the pastor

Qualities

• Practicing Catholic
• Accomplished, organist/pianist
• Ability to arrange/transcribe music for supplemental musicians  
• A self-starter, eager to engage in the mission of the parish
• Committed to team building
• Values confidentiality
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Values accountability 

​Education/Experience 

• Bachelors’ degree (or higher) in music preferred
• Understanding of Catholic liturgy
• Prior experience as a liturgical musician preferred

Accountability

• The Director of Music is accountable to the Pastor

Remuneration

• The Director of Music Ministries is a full-time position
• Salaried position (35 hours per week) with benefits
• Compensation is commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience

To apply, send your resume, with a minimum of two references (one personal and one professional) to: NotreDameMusicSearch@gmail.com.

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Our Lady of Grace/St. Joseph - Hoboken

Full-Time Maintenance/Facilities Technician

Includes normal maintenance, seasonal  chores, including basic repair work.
Position reports to the Facilities Manager.

Qualifications:

Prior maintenence experience.
NJ valid drivers license.

To apply, call 201-659-0369

St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish - Montclair 

Director of Music and Liturgy - Full-time Exempt

Overview:

The Director of Music and Liturgy facilitates prayer through music for the worshipping assembly. This full-time position oversees a variety of parish volunteers and part-time paid staff musicians, including cantors. They provide music at liturgical celebrations through the year and help to foster a love and appreciation for the arts and the sacred liturgy among parishioners and members of the community. Through the sharing of their unique musical talents, they are able to bring about a greater awareness of the parish mission and the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.

General Responsibilities:

• Serve as the principal parish musician and work to further the parish mission
• Exercise the three judgments of music ministry: musical, pastoral and liturgical
• Facilitate the full, active and conscious participation of the worshipping assembly
• Maintain the parish music resources, materials and instruments
• Promote involvement of professional and volunteer musicians
• Oversee liturgical celebrations, events and concerts that take place on church properties and all outside performing choirs, ensembles and musicians

Specific Responsibilities:

• Plan liturgies, supervise music staff, recruit, train and direct paid and volunteer cantors;
• Recruit, direct, supervise, train and organize parish choir;
• Coordinate/Plan weekend liturgies;
• Play organ and/or piano at masses on Sundays according to schedule agreed with Pastor;
• Play organ and/or piano at all Holy Days of Obligation plus Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil and Christmas Eve/Day;
• Coordinate music and play organ and/or piano for up to 2 penance services annually;
• Coordinate music and play organ and/or piano for all First Eucharist masses;
• Coordinate music and play organ and/or piano for all Confirmation masses;
• Play organ and/or piano for all weddings;
• Coordinate scheduling, file documentation and liturgy planning process for all wedding couples. Attend and manage wedding rehearsals.
• Play organ and/or piano for all funerals;
• Coordinate scheduling and liturgy planning process for all funeral families;
• Play organ and/or piano for baptism services, as requested.

Qualifications:

• Active member of a Roman Catholic faith community
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to judge appropriateness of music for the Liturgy
• Able to lead music and worship
• BA in Music or the equivalent
• Ability to play organ and/or piano
• Experience with traditional and contemporary Catholic music

Applicants can send their resume to Patricia A. Sitar, Business Manager, St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, 1 Munn Street, Montclair, NJ. 07042 or email to patty@montclaircatholics.org

Good Shepherd Parish - Irvington, NJ

Secretary of the Rectory

Job Description:

This is a full-time job.  The applicant will serve as the Secretary of the Rectory and will report directly to the Pastor.   It is expected to perform administrative responsibilities including preparation of the weekly bulletin, letters, reports, maintenance of the parishioner’s database, meeting the requirements of the parishioners (mass registration, issuance of certificates, etc.), among other administrative duties.

Requirements:

• Practicing Catholic.
• High School Diploma.
• Intermediate experience working with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher (ability to create, edit, save, and send spreadsheets, documents, presentations).
• English speaker. (Spanish is a plus but not essential for the position.)

Applicants can send the resumes at gsirvington@comcast.net with this reference in the Subject: “Open Position-Rectory Secretary” or call at 973 375-8568 for further information.

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, West Orange, NJ 

Religious Education Operations Associate - Part-time

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish seeks to hire a part time “Operations Associate” to report to the Pastor and to assist with Religious Education operations. Total hours are estimated at average of 8 hours / week but will vary depending on time of year.

The Grade 1-6 Religious Education meets once a month for the parent/child who attend together on either the scheduled Saturday or Monday. Grade 6 meets on selected Wednesdays.  Grade 7-12 meets on Monday evenings and, occasionally, on Sundays.

Responsibilities

1. Logistics

• Floor plans of tables, chairs.
• Technology equipment setup
• Collection and re-verification of contact info at “new Fall classes”
• Provide updates to contact information, spelling based on attendance sheets and/or “late” registrations
• Pre-Confirmation Interview scheduling with the pastor.
•  Hospitality and Food supplies.
• Storage Spaces in Connor Hall, Chapel, Rectory, School. Cleaning, Organizing.  Cleanup after flooding. Cleanup and setup during the “February - April” Tricky Tray Season.

2. Solemn / “1^st” Sacramental Rehearsals and Celebrations. Setup and be in attendance for hospitality / instructions. This applies especially to the Sacrament of Confirmation in September.

​PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEO AT 1^st COMMUNION, S. CONFIRMATION.

• Arrange for professional photographer (which could be a member of our parish staff and/or a volunteer or paid photographer) to work and take photos at the end of every 1^st Communion and Confirmation Mass.
• Arrange the photos that are taken into Shutterfly albums and/or work with our existing dedicated volunteers for Shutterfly album creation.
• Send out individual emails – to each candidate / family - with link to the Shutterfly and – if applicable – link to any video taken of the 1^st Communion or Confirmation Mass.   (Pastor has a template for these emails).
• Inform our video team of our need for them to run the video cameras with parish setup to videotape the Sacramental celebrations on specific dates.

3.New Volunteers.  Recruiting. Training. Collecting Paperwork (Under direction of Pastor)

4. Teaching, Delivery of Instruction

• RCIA program. Share your personal practice and personal devotion to the Catholic faith to with adults who are completing their Sacraments of Initiation and/or entering the Catholic Church.
• Fill in as aide and/or teacher at one or more levels as needed.

5. Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts from an accredited university.
• Computer skills, especially with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher.
• Experience with Catholic theological studies, Catholic religious faith, and interest in passing on the faith.
• Experience in teaching and working with children, young people.
• Must be able to keep track of deadlines and work in collaboration with others.
• Be able to move tables, chairs, audio visual equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to walk throughout our property, up and down the stairs, to walk across our 6-acre campus and between the 4 buildings.

Send resumes to attention of Father Jim Ferry, at email below (no cover letter required):

office5@lourdeswestorange.org

St. Michael's Church, Union, NJ

Part-time Business Manager

The candidate must be a Practicing Catholic;

Strongly committed to Servant Leadership

Bachelor’s degree or above, with 3-5 years of business experience

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Quick books 

Ability to use financial reporting programs

Demonstrated ability to set priorities and to organize work effectively

Including maintaining effective record keeping systems

Strong communication skills

Ability to compose correspondence and reports

Ability to relate well with variety of persons

Ability to manage, maintain confidentiality, prioritize, and be flexible.

For consideration, please send your resume to stmichaelunion@comcast.net

St. Francis of Assisi Church - Hackensack

Music Director/Organist/Singer - Part-time

St. Francis of Assisi Church, located at 50 Lodi Street, Hackensack, NJ is seeking an experienced Music Director/Organist/Singer for a part time position for someone who can prepare music for Sundays, holy days, special ceremonies, weddings and funerals. The candidate should be proficient in choir directing adults, available for rehearsals. Please submit resumes and references to: frmartincapuchin@gmail.com

St. Mary's - Nutley

Executive Administrative Assistant

General Description:

An executive Administrative Assistant assists in ensuring that the Church operates and functions daily and runs smoothly.  This individual provides the necessary skill and know how to allow the Administrator/Pastor to attend to other important responsibilities.  A Bachelor of Arts degree or Bachelor of Science Degree is required for this position.

Personal Qualifications:

• The individual must be pleasant and welcoming as an initial contact for our parish.
• They need to be able to work as a team member with the other members of the staff here at St. Mary’s.
• They must understand and appreciate the importance of confidentiality regarding sensitive Church records and private conversations that will not be repeated.
• They must have an excellent command of the English Language.
• People skills are critical, essential, and necessary.  They must be able to act as a liaison between the Administrator/Pastor and the parishioners.  Also, they must be able to handle problems and complaints skillfully with tact, patience, and diplomatic skills, knowing how to handle confidential and sensitive information in a discreet manner according to proper Church protocol.
• The individual must possess flexibility, good judgement and know how to prioritize work issues and be able to write and edit columns, emails, etc.  Preferably they should have knowledge of shorthand or speed writing.
• Be able to undertake a review of the Parish Census.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Typing correspondence for Administrator/Pastor.
• Weekly bulletin content and layout and meeting weekly deadlines.
• Be responsible for weekly Mass announcements to be read by the priests for the weekend Masses.
• Prepare and distribute schedules for Priest Mass Assignments.
• Check daily, parish email and First-Class retrievals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsible for the following:

1. Parish Website Calendar.
2. Ordering of office supplies, copier and fax supplies stationery, Vigil Lamp candles, forms, and certificates.
3. Refill postage meter with postage (check weekly).
4. Mass intention Book set up (Yearly).
5. Be able to set up telephone announcements.
6. Process Mass cards as needed.
7. Process Bulk Mailing.
8. Fulfill all duties and responsibilities as needed when they arise.
9. Be the Protecting God’s Children Coordinator: send out letters and documents to all new volunteers/employees working with children, advising them of workshops, coordinate the flow of paper, processing the background check and keeping the files up to date.
10. Schedule and send out invitations to the Parish Advisory Council and Finance Council meetings.  Record and type up minutes, distribute same to members of each council.
11. Answer telephones calls as needed.
12. Record and submit the Archdiocesan Mass Count (two times a year and Sacramental report (annually).
13. Assist the school with the Parishioner Verification Status Forms.

Qualification/Skills:

• Have good writing skill of basic composition, grammar, and punctuation.
• Have strong computer skills.  Working knowledge of internet and email.
• Knowledge of Google Docs & MS Office (Word, Excel, Publisher & Power Point)
• You have to work within strict deadlines and assist with writing and editing communications and correspondence.
• Knowledge of mail merging.
• Ability to learn parish software programs (census & contributions)
• Able to multitask.
• Problem solving ability.
• Knowledge of Catholic Church hierarchy and familiarity with Archdiocesan procedures
• Fostering communication within the parish community using the website, email, flock note and social media. Ability to multitask and work within a changing environment.
• Accurate typing skills and knowledge of office machines, i.e.., fax machine and copy machine.
• Work as an assistant to the Administrator/Pastor in typing his correspondence, emails, bulleting columns, and thank you letters.  Be his personal representative and know how to skillfully handle his interaction with outside vendors and know his calendar on a weekly basis.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma with at least two (2) years of administrative/secretarial experience required. Some college desired.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please submit resume to fatherthomas@stmarysnutley.org

St. Patrick’s Pro Cathedral

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Functions as an integral member of the parish staff, sharing in the responsibility of the needs assessment, decision-making, planning and implementation of parish ministries and operations.  The Pastoral Associate is more of a generalist than a specialist, working at the direction of the pastor in responding to the spiritual, pastoral, educational, and administrative needs of the parish.  Relates to local, Area Vicariate and Archdiocesan structures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (The essential functions/major responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.  Duties and responsibilities are also subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.) 

1. Assists in the preparation of various sacraments and in planning parish sacramental celebrations.

2. Contributes to the faith formation and development of ministers and parishioners.

3. Collaborates with other parish ministers in furthering religious education.

4. Provides support and guidance to individuals and families in times of crisis.

5. Provides spiritual support within the parish for individuals and groups through ministry programs, e.g.., spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, directing retreats, etc.

6. Assists and shares in ministering to persons in crisis, e.g.., the sick, grieving, divorced and separated, widows and widowers, as well as emergency requests for assistance.

7. Assists the Pastor in developing social consciousness among staff and parishioners and responds to the needs of the poor and victimized in the community.

8. Works with volunteers in establishing and attaining parish ministry goals.

9. Serves as a resource person for the Parish Pastoral Council, parish commissions, and religious education programs.

10. Coordinates the planning and implementation of an on-going RCIA process.

11. Coordinates the parish’s evangelization outreach efforts.

12. Coordinates the parish Disciples in Mission program.

13. Assists the Pastor/Parochial Vicar in designing a process for welcoming and integrating persons into the parish community.

14. Provides in-service training and faith formation for lectors, Eucharist minister, ushers, sacristans, musicians, and choir members.

15. Contributes to the initial formation and ongoing development of various ministers and parish groups.

16. Participates in the pastoral care of the sick in homes and/or hospitals.

17. Directs the overall parish religious education program.

18. Maintains strict level of confidentiality about Church, parish business and parishioners.

19. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

JOB SCOPE: Position encounters frequent new and varied work situations. Incumbent determines own practices and procedures and contributes to the development of new concepts. Position operates independently with minimal supervision. Improper individual actions could result in delays and errors in performances. 

COMMUNICATION/CLIENT CONTACT: Contacts are usually made with others both inside and outside the parish. Contacts are usually made at own initiative, or at a supervisor’s request, and may contain confidential/sensitive matters.

SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS: Proven ability in organizational and communications skills and an understanding of faith and human development. Must be able to prioritize workload to meet program requirements. Ability to work both independently and as a member of a pastoral team. Ability to speak fluent English and Spanish. Must be flexible, creative, and responsible.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Active member of a Roman Catholic faith community.  Certification as a Master Catechist. Experience in parish work or related field. Demonstrated ability to successfully conduct workshops. The Pastoral Associate should have a master’s degree in Pastoral Ministry, religious Studies, or a similar related field or should be working to complete such a degree.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, reach, sit, finger, hear, handle, and perform repetitive motions of the hands/wrists. Lifts and moves items up to 20 pounds. 

JOB CONDITION: Work is performed in a church or office setting, under continual, tight deadlines.  Employee will be required to attend scheduled evening and weekend meetings. This position requires flexible work scheduling to properly administer the program.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of the physical capabilities that must be met by an employee and the working conditions that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Interested candidates should submit resume with qualifications and salary requirements to:

Fr. Camilo E. Cruz

Administrator

Saint Patrick’s Pro Cathedral

frcamilo@stppcnewark.org

The Parish of Christ the King in Haddonfield, NJ is seeking a full-time, energetic and enthusiastic Pastoral Associate for Youth [Grades 9 – 12], Young Adults and Young Families. The applicant must be a practicing Catholic in his/her parish, in good standing with the Catholic Church, and fully committed to the mission of living and proclaiming the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ. The applicant must be passionate about building relationships with and ministering to youth and young adults in the parish and surrounding community. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in theology or related field and/or a certificate in ministry from a Catholic Institution of higher learning. In addition, the candidate must pass a background check and attend Virtus Child and Youth Protection Training. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience and education.

Start Date: September 1, 2019.

For a full job description, please consult our website: ctkhaddonfield.org.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Pastor@ctkhaddonfield.org or Christ the King Church, 200 Windsor Avenue, Haddonfield, NJ 08033.