Director of Operations - Salary

The Director of Operations (DOO) provides strategic and operational support to the pastor (and school principal, as applicable) to ensure the stewardship of the human, financial and physical resources of the parish family, in accordance with archdiocesan policies and guidelines. The DOO will have primary responsibility for finance, operations, facilities, human resources, and project management with direct leadership of finance, administration and maintenance.

The DOO will be responsible for working with the pastor, the Parish Family Leadership Team, and the Parish Family Advisory Council to unify operations of St. Matthew and St. Mark parishes, with an emphasis on finance, facilities, and human resources.

As a direct report to the Pastor, the DOO will demonstrate strong capability in the key areas of trust, accountability, and excellent communication.

• Five years’ experience in accounting, finance or related business practices.

• Experience with a not-for-profit organization or in Church management is a plus.

• Ability to facilitate meetings, primarily among parishioners, councils, commissions and general public.

• Possess emotional intelligence skills and ability to build trust with pastor and leadership team members and parishioners.

• Demonstrate understanding, respect and support of the Catholic Church teaching, mission and values.

• Demonstrable leadership, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; initiative and a strong desire to achieve results.

• Experience in change management and merger integration is a strong plus.

• Experience and competence in standard management software tools (Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks).

• Experience with human resources activities.

• Experience with working in a team leadership environment.

• Experience or familiarity with continuous process improvement.

• Can be entrusted with highly confidential information.

Other Elements:

• Flexibility and emotional intelligence in working with small and large groups of different stakeholders in consensus decision-making scenarios.

• Strong working knowledge of, or strong willingness to learn, Catholic parish structures and organizations.

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.