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Jail Ministry Coordinator – Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Covington, is accepting qualified candidates for a Jail Ministry Coordinator. The position is 40% FTE (16 hours a week, including some evenings). Job requirements include: a bachelor’s degree in a human service field; prior experience in pastoral ministry (volunteer or paid); familiarity with community resources in Northern Kentucky; commitment to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching; a strong work ethic, excellence with details, a self-starter, and adherence to boundaries; excellent verbal and written communication skills; calm, composed demeanor; driver’s license and personal auto. Job responsibilities include: providing a diocesan framework for recruiting, certifying, and training volunteers to participate in jail/prison ministry; participating in the Northern Kentucky Reentry Team; coordinating and leading the jail ministry advisory committee; mentoring and providing support and materials to the Ministry Night groups; monitoring and communicating with ministry volunteers as well as with detention facilities; maintaining records and databases; organizing and leading regularly scheduled volunteers meetings for the purpose of socializing, discussing experiences, training, and reflecting. Submit a cover letter, resume including references), and compensation history to Shannon Braun at [email protected].

 

 

Buildings and Property Foreman

St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption Parish and the Diocese of Covington invite qualified individuals to apply for the full-time position of Buildings and Property Foreman. We require a motivated, personable self-starter with the ability to direct others, who possesses practical maintenance and mechanical skills and abilities. Knowledge and/or experience with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical maintenance, painting, and general safety procedures are essential elements of the job. This position will have the maintenance and upkeep responsibility for the majority of the Cathedral Square properties, including the Cathedral Basilica and its grounds, the Cathedral Rectory, the Cathedral Parish offices, the Diocesan Curia offices, and St. Mary’s Park. The Foreman will lead, direct, and supervise other maintenance and custodial staff in scheduled and unscheduled activities related to the ongoing functioning and usage of the properties. The workweek will ordinarily be Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. However, the nature of the position may require the Foreman to occasionally work outside of that schedule, in order to repair, or to arrange repair for, something that breaks or malfunctions and needs immediate attention. Interested candidates may contact Stephen Koplyay, SPHR by email at [email protected] to apply.

 

 

Advertising Sales

Due to an upcoming retirement, the Diocese of Covington is seeking a full-time ad salesperson for its official newspaper, the Messenger, beginning in May. The successful candidate will be a practicing, knowledgeable Roman Catholic who will be an excellent representative of the newspaper and of the diocese, and who will be ready to embrace our Mission:

  • To share the Gospel message of salvation as an instrument of evangelization;
  • To present and explain Church teaching in a positive and empathetic way;
  • To promote mutual understanding and unity in the diocese;
  • To foster and support all forms of Christian family life;
  • To share the personal faith experiences of the Catholic community;
  • To report on the development and growth of Catholic faith formation; and
  • To be a source of Catholic information and inspiration.

Desired qualifications include: some previous sales experience; comfort with working in a team environment; attention to detail; and active and energetic service to existing customers, as well as expanding sales to new customers. Interested candidates are asked to e-mail a letter of interest, along with a comprehensive resume including compensation history and references with contact email addresses to Stephen Koplyay, SPHR at [email protected].