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Director/Coordinator of Religious Education – Blessed Sacrament

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Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church is seeking a full time  Director/Coordinator of Religious Education (DRE or CRE). The Director of Religious Education must be a practicing Catholic, in good standing with the Church. Additionally, he/she is a person of prayer who is committed to the authentic teaching of the Catholic faith.  The Director/Coordinator of Religious Education reports directly to the pastor. As a member of the parish staff, the Director/Coordinator of Religious Education works with other staff members to foster and maintain a working environment where worship, prayer, hospitality, and learning are the primary motivators.  The Director/Coordinator of Religious Education is a professional catechetical leader who assists adults, adolescents, and children of the parish in their faith formation.  For more information, please contact Jennifer Summe at [email protected] .

 

 

Business Manager – Blessed Sacrament Parish

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Blessed Sacrament Parish is seeking a Parish Business Manager. This person will be a professional administrator who reports directly to the Pastor. He or she will assist the Pastor with the stewardship of the physical, financial, and human resources of the parish, in accordance with diocesan policies and procedures. The Parish Business Manager is a person of faith committed to Gospel values and will help the Church fulfill its mission and purpose.

Responsibilities include:

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

  • Financial Reports: Prepare and analyze financial reports and annual Diocesan reports, track the organization’s financial performance, and ensure accuracy. Serves as liaison to Parish Finance Council.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with management to develop budgets and financial forecasts, monitoring actual performance against projected figures and identifying variances.
  • Bookkeeping/ Accounts Payable and Receivable: Manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely invoices, payment processing, and reconciliation to maintain healthy cash flow.
  • Managing the Faith Direct and FACTS programs that assist with collecting and recording offertory and school tuition payments.
  • Payroll & Processing: Oversee payroll administration, including accurate calculation of employee wages, tax withholding, and benefit deductions, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Managing bank relations for the Parish to include management of accounts and problem solving.
  • Ensuring compliance with Kentucky Charitable Gaming Regulations.

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

  • Overseeing major repairs, renovations, and capital projects in accordance with diocesan policies and manages custodial maintenance functions.
  • Maintaining Parishioner database.
  • Overseeing computer management, IT infrastructure and phone system.
  • Acting as liaison to diocesan administrative agencies.
  • Responsible for parish security, leasing, rental, and use of parish facilities.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

  • Assisting Pastor with hiring and termination procedures, job descriptions, personnel evaluations, employee benefits and open enrollment.
  • Directing the management of the parish office.

GENERAL DUTIES

  • Overseeing preparation of Sunday bulletins and other print materials, emails, and social media account content
  • Attending meetings relative to the role, as necessary.
  • Interacting with school principal on all operations and financial matters, as necessary.

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business.
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting and office management.
  • Experience using QuickBooks Online.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, and other Office 365 programs.
  • Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills.

Interested individuals may send a cover letter and resume, including compensation history and references with contact email addresses to Jennifer Summe at [email protected]