Parish Opportunities

The Coordinator of Student Ministry will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, engaging, healthy ministry that brings children in K-6th grades and their parents to Jesus, forms them as disciples and sends them out to transform the world.

Director of Middle School Faith Formation and OCIA in harmony with the Religious Education Director for grades K-5, is responsible for building, maintaining, and administering the office of faith formation, its goals, vision, curriculum, communications. Additional responsibilities include the faith formation of the students from grade 6, (the study of the Old Testament), grade 7 (the study of the New Testament), and grade 8 (the study and preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.)  In addition to these efforts, the director is responsible for the design, implementation, and coordination of the OCIA program in alignment with the USCCB standards. Likewise, the director is also responsible for oversight of the youth minister in the role of Youth Minister Coordinator. These efforts should be focused upon the youth from both the schools and parish community, uniting all youth across the parish through a dynamic Confirmation program that is followed by continued opportunities for spiritual and communal growth in grades 9-12.

The Christian Outreach Coordinator is a part-time, hourly position with flexible hours depending on activities. Essential functions include working with Bereavement, Community Outreach/Homebound, Daybreak, Food Pantry and various Drives.

St. James the Apostle Catholic Church strives to renew ALL things in Christ. Which includes our commitment towards renewal and evangelization.  We are a typical suburban parish with a parochial grade school and a religious education program. At this time, the RE program operates under a traditional model with classes during the weekday evenings.  We are looking for a person of apostolic zeal and great competence to fill this position. A clear love of God and the Catholic Faith are necessary to join our parish staff.  Additionally, excellence in communication, collaboration and organization is required.  Beyond these prerequisites, we are seeking a person with vision and creativity who is open to the concept of revitalizing our religious education program. At St. James, we strive to maximize the effectiveness of our time and resources by focusing on the desired outcome of our program: renewal. A person who can propose and execute more fruitful ways to provide faith formation, evangelization and catechesis, will be supported and empowered.

St. Joseph is a vibrant community with a very active parish and school. We are looking for an energetic and knowledgeable individual to lead the maintenance function and be a vital member of our dynamic team. In this role, the Facilities Engineer will be responsible for the planning, directing, supervising and performing the maintenance of all buildings owned and operated by St. Joseph Parish. The parish includes Church, School, Parish Center, Priests’ residence and surrounding parking lots and grounds.

The Director of Religious Education guides the faith formation of children (from infancy to age 14) of the parish. In collaboration with the Pastor, the Director will need to research, design, implement, and evaluate formation experiences and curriculum. The Director will administer the parish religious education program on a day-to-day basis and in long-term strategic planning. This ministerial position requires a practicing Catholic in good standing, who must know, profess, and act consistently in accordance with the doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church, along with the mission, philosophy, objectives, and policies of the Diocese of Joliet and of St. Joan of Arc Parish.

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Itasca, Illinois is seeking a Part-time Business Manager. The Business Manager implements the policies approved by the Pastor and Finance Council of the Parish in addition to the Diocese of Joliet.  The Business Manager oversees and has the responsibility for parish accounting and finances, property management and supervision of administrative procedures.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church is looking for a Part-time Office Assistant to handle clerical tasks in the parish office.  The ideal candidate has a deep reverence for the Catholic faith, is cheerful and welcoming, self-motivated, attentive to details and can manage a variety of office support tasks. The Part-time Office Assistant must support the mission and purposes of the Roman Catholic Church, parish, and the Diocese of Joliet.

The Part-time Director of Finance is a professional administrator who reports directly to the Pastor.  This role assists the Pastor with the stewardship and strategic direction of the financial, technological, and personnel resources of the Parish in accordance with Diocesan policies and guidelines.  The parish currently has eight employees. The Part-time Director of Finance is a person of faith committed to Gospel values. He or she values the organization and responsible management of resources and helps the Church fulfill its mission and purpose. An attitude of service and collaboration is essential to this role.

St. Alexis family is a community blessed by God with a diversity of cultures and languages. Celebrating that richness, we reach out to all inviting them to gather at the table of the Lord as one People. In openness to the Gospel, we form ourselves as stewards of the Lord’s gifts to create a community of faith that is unifying, supporting, and nurturing. We are recognized as a parish of choice!  St. Alexis Catholic Church is seeking to hire a part-time maintenance person to provide a variety of general maintenance duties for the parish.

As a representative of Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church and a practicing Catholic, there is the expectation that the Parish Business Manager will conduct oneself according to the values, goals, mission, philosophy and policies of the Church and the Diocese of Joliet and to strive for excellence. The Parish Business Manager is responsible for fulfilling parish administrative needs in financial management, personnel, cemetery, property and facilities management.

The Maintenance Custodian is responsible for performing general maintenance tasks including cleaning, completing work orders, maintaining the grounds at St. Mary Nativity and Holy Cross Parishes. This is an hourly position; hourly rate is commensurate knowledge and experience.

The primary goal of the Part-time Development Director is to grow the annual operating budget of the parish and the school.  This includes parish offertory, fundraising events and developing strategies to grow the base of financial support for the church and the school.

The Music Department Clerical Support Staff member will provide part-time clerical assistance and support to St. Mary Immaculate’s music department through performance of various administrative and clerical tasks.

The Youth Discipleship Coordinator will have the opportunity to work with a team to create an engaging and inviting program for youth to deepen their relationship with Jesus and with others while learning more about their faith. This coordinator works with the Director of Student Ministry and is responsible for the engagement of students and their families in parish life and the confirmation program of the parish, including sacramental preparation.

Minister to teens in Grades 8-12 through opportunities for faith enrichment at Immaculate Conception. Accompany all teens at Immaculate Conception into a personal relationship with Jesus that deepens their Catholic Faith and forms them as disciples.

The Religious Education Administrative Assistant supports all the religious education programs of the parish. This position requires secretarial, communication, computer, database management, and personal interaction skills.  This position is full-time with benefits. Work hours may fluctuate with the seasons.

St. Joseph Parish is responsible for the mission of forming disciples of Jesus Christ in our area. The parish has a long history, but also a young and vibrant spirit. Therefore, the parish is looking for a person of apostolic zeal and great competence to fill this position. A clear love of God and the Catholic Faith are necessary to be considered to join our parish staff. Additionally, excellence in communication, collaboration, and organization is required. Beyond these prerequisites, we are seeking a person with vision and creativity who is free from the notion that religious education must be done using the model of previous years. At St. Joseph, we want to maximize the effectiveness of our time and resources by focusing on the desired outcome of our program: making disciples. Someone who can propose and execute more fruitful ways of faith formation and catechesis will be encouraged and empowered.  This is a part-time, unbenefited position; however, it has the potential to become a full-time, benefited position.

St. Mary Nativity is a Catholic Church and School rich in faith, education, service, and community. We are a welcoming, faith-sharing Christian community rooted in scripture and Catholic tradition. The primary goal of this position is to grow the annual operating budget of the parish and the school. This includes parish offertory, fundraising events, and developing strategies to grow the base of financial support for the church and the school.

The Parish Business Manager assists the Pastor with the stewardship of the physical, financial and personnel resources of the parish, in accordance with diocesan policies and guidelines.  The Parish Business Manager works in a large parish with a school.  There are on average 37 employees.  This position is full-time benefit eligible.