Diocesan Opportunities

The Bilingual Office Administrator for the Bishop provides executive and administrative support to the Bishop of Joliet. This support enables him to fulfill his pastoral, spiritual, and administrative responsibilities in service to the Diocese and the People of God. The position requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and a deep commitment to the mission and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

As a key representative of the Bishop’s Office, the Office Administrator manages the Bishop’s calendar, correspondence, travel, meetings, and office operations. The administrator maintains effective communication and collaboration between the Bishop’s Office and clergy, religious, parish and school leaders, diocesan personnel, Catholic organizations, and the faithful. The position requires a welcoming, service-oriented approach and the ability to handle sensitive matters with compassion, professionalism, confidentiality, and respect for the dignity of every person.

Marketing Communications Lead (2 Openings) - Strategic Marketing, Digital Media & Storytelling

Put your creativity, strategic thinking, and communications expertise to work for a mission that matters.
Are you a creative storyteller, strategic thinker, and relationship builder who knows how to turn ideas into meaningful engagement? Do you enjoy developing compelling content, leading innovative marketing initiates, and connecting people through powerful communications?

The Diocese of Joliet is seeking two talented Marketing Communications Leads to join its Office of Communications. These professionals will play an important role in sharing the stories of our Catholic community, strengthening engagement across the Diocese of Joliet, and advancing the mission of the Catholic Church through strategic, creative, and effective communications.
 

The Sales Professional is responsible for serving client families by making at-need cemetery arrangements and assisting families with pre-need planning and sales. This role provides exemplary, personalized service while serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for families throughout the arrangement process. The Sales Professional also plays an essential role in generating revenue and supporting the overall growth and success of the cemetery.

This position plans and coordinates Diocese of Joliet sponsored events at the Blanchette Catholic Center, the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, and other locations throughout the Diocese. This position is responsible for organizing and executing diocesan-wide events such as meetings, seminars, speaker engagements, retreats, convocations, lunches, dinners, and the non-liturgical portions of Cathedral events. This position reports directly to the Director of Buildings and Properties and will work closely with other diocesan offices, including but not limited to the Office of the Bishop, Communications Office, Development Office, Office of Divine Worship, Catholic Schools Office, Department of Catechesis and Evangelization, Finance Department, and Information Technology. The individual must be skilled at building relationships and able to relate to individuals at all levels within/outside the organization. The individual must be sensitive to organizational, and department needs, employee goodwill and the overarching mission of the Catholic Church.

The Parish Finance Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring the integrity, transparency, and compliance of parish financial operations. This role provides independent assurance over financial practices, supports parishes in meeting diocesan policies and regulatory requirements, and promotes strong internal controls and stewardship of parish resources.

Key responsibilities include reviewing parish financial statements and processes, assessing internal controls, identifying risks, and providing guidance on best practices in financial management. The role works collaboratively with parish pastors, business managers, bookkeepers and finance councils, and diocesan offices to strengthen accountability, support audits and reviews, and enhance financial governance across assigned parishes.