Diocesan Opportunities

To support the Diocese of Joliet in its mission of encountering the living Christ. This position is responsible for serving as key advisor to the bishop, pastors, and leadership staff in strategic oversight and administration of the properties and buildings of the Diocese of Joliet. 

This position is responsible for the management of the Buildings and Properties Department and ensures Diocesan interests are protected and compliance met in all property-related matters. Overseas and manages all major construction projects overseeing temporal activities involving property acquisition and disposition, construction, renovation, building repairs, plant operation, maintenance, and procurement of related services for the Diocese of Joliet and its affiliated entities and agencies, farms and environmental monitoring and compliance

This is a part-time hourly position. This person is the liaison between the Diocese of Joliet and victims of sexual abuse by clerics or employees of the Diocese. This person assists in coordinating service to promote healing for the victims. This position is responsible for responding to calls on the Victim Assistance Helpline.

The Be Formed Program Administrator is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and managing all aspects of the Be Formed Spiritual Formation Program within the Diocese of Joliet in partnership with the Lifelong Lay Formation Lead and Be Formed Advisory Board. This role requires a dynamic and organized individual who is passionate about faith formation and capable of providing strong administrative and leadership support to ensure the program’s successful operation.

The Director is responsible for implementing and maintaining the diocesan response to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and the Essential Norms, and for creating a culture of safety for the children of the diocese. The Director supervises and coordinates the assistance needed by any victim of sexual abuse that occurred in the past or the present. The Director supervises the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator and ensures all incoming allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Church employees or volunteers are properly received and handled according to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and state laws. Serves as staff to the Diocesan Review Committee.

The Marriage and Family Ministry Specialist supports the mission of the Diocese of Joliet by developing, promoting, and coordinating pastoral initiatives that strengthen Catholic marriage and family life. This position involves working closely with parishes, clergy, and lay leaders to provide formation, resources, and support aligned with the Catholic Church teachings.

The Diocese of Joliet is seeking General Counsel to oversee and assist in managing the legal issues and challenges of the diocese. This is a full-time, exempt, benefited position.