Parish Opportunities

St Joseph Parish is seeking a part-time Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance and repair of our buildings and grounds. Applicants should be dependable, have a strong mechanical aptitude, be computer literate and possess good communication skills. Candidates must have a willingness to work for a Catholic institution, and act consistently in accordance with the doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church, and with the mission, philosophy, objectives and policies of the Diocese of Joliet.

St. Joseph Parish is seeking a Christ-centered, and passionate individual to serve as Director of Youth Ministry for the Parish's Middle School, High School and college students. The Director of Youth Ministry’s main role is to support the parish in forming young people into true disciples of Jesus Christ. The Director of Youth Ministry will oversee middle school and high school youth programs to cultivate a vibrant program where young people can deepen their relationship with God, develop a strong moral foundation, and engage actively in their faith. This will include leading the 7th and 8th grade religious education program in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

The Director of Liturgy and Music is an integral member of the Worship staff at St. Joseph Parish with responsibility for preparing liturgy and music that serves the parish community and consistently reaches out to evangelize to all. With the goal of planning, facilitating, and leading joyful and engaging public worship for the parish, the Director collaborates with the pastoral staff, liturgical ministers, and other members of the parish as appropriate.

St. James the Apostle Catholic Church seeks to renew all things in Christ. We are committed to renewal and evangelization. We are looking for a collaborative person to fill this position to enhance our celebration of Mass with reverent, participatory, and accessible music. A clear love of God and the Catholic Faith are necessary to join our parish staff.  Additionally, familiarity with the Worship Hymnal 4th Edition is preferred but not required. Beyond these prerequisites, we are seeking a person who can train and develop cantors and a choir.

St. Alexis Catholic Church, Bensenville, Illinois is seeking to hire a maintenance person to provide a variety of general maintenance duties for the parish.  This is a part-time position, 15-hours per week, working Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., flexible days.

The Parish Office Manager is a professional administrator who reports directly to the Pastor.  This manager oversees and has responsibility of property management, personnel, and facilities utilization; supervises maintenance, church support staff and volunteers; effectively communicates and collaborates with the pastor, staff and volunteers.

Our vibrant Catholic parish is seeking a dynamic and business-savvy individual to join our team as a full-time Business Manager. This role is critical in supporting the mission of our parish by maintaining financial health and streamlining operational processes. If you are an achiever with a passion for both faith and finance, we want to hear from you!  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

St. Isidore Catholic Church in Bloomingdale, Illinois is seeking to hire a part-time bilingual (Spanish) Faith Formation Administrative Assistant. The Faith Formation Administrative Assistant will provide support to the Directors of Faith Formation and the Sacramental Coordinators. This individual must support the mission, philosophy, objectives, and policies of the Catholic Church and the Diocese of Joliet.  The position is currently 28 hours (Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.), with the possibility of future full-time employment. Select weekends are requested for special events.

Responsible for greeting visitors and/or callers to the Parish offices and determining their needs.  Contacts appropriate staff resource to help resolve identified issues.  Ensures compliance of all visitors to the Parish policies and procedures.  Pays all invoices for Parish as instructed by Director of Finance. This is a full-time, benefited position.

The Director of Religious Education will direct the religious education program. Good communication and interpersonal skills are important, as well as the ability to work collaboratively. Candidates must have a zeal for the mission of the Church to evangelize and have a vision for encouraging participation in the life of the Church. The DRE will supervise a team of Volunteer Catechists.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church is seeking to hire a Director of Music with special emphasis on the musical leadership, coordination and formation of parish cantors, choirs, and accompanists and fostering participation in music by the assembly. This is a part-time position, with the potential of full-time based on skills and experience. Hours will vary, but all masses are included.

St. Dominic Catholic Church is seeking to hire a maintenance person to provide a variety of general maintenance duties for the parish. In this role, The Part-time Maintenance employee will: Manage building system such as HVAC, water, gas and electric and fire alarm, elevator etc.; Provide assistance to pastor and business manager in identifying issues related to parish physical infrastructure; Act as a liaison between Diocesan offices and parish staff in regard to major repairs and projects; IT and network infrastructure maintenance; Other duties as directed by the pastor.

In this role, the Part-time Parish Secretary will: Answer phones and greet visitors; Maintain sacramental records and copy certificates per parishioner request; Process and record daily Mass intentions; Manage parish calendar, liturgical calendar and web calendar; Design, lay-out, and edit parish bulletin; Other duties as assigned.

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.

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.