Kindergarten Teacher
St. Mary’s School
Bird Island, Minnesota
Full-Time
St. Mary’s School is seeking a full time Kindergarten teacher for the 2023-24 school year who is looking to develop leaders of tomorrow. The candidate will provide a nurturing and stimulating environment to facilitate children’s growth, exploration and participation, observe the child and interpret the child’s needs and coordinate regular communication with parents regarding their children’s progress. The candidate will effectively use observations and data regularly to assess student achievement and plan instruction accordingly. Ideal candidates will be highly motivated, organized, optimistic, problem solvers, adaptable, and communicate positively and effectively and demonstrate faith leadership and commitment to vision, mission and values of the St. Mary’s Schools.
- Applicants must have and/or are in the process of receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Education
- PreK -3 or 1-6 Elementary Education Minnesota license
- Or a 4 year degree with an strong emphasis in early education
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested applicants can fax, email, or send a cover letter, resume, copy of licensure, copy of transcript, and three letters of recommendation to:
Mrs. Tracy Bertrand Sigurdson, Principal
140 South 10th Street
Bird Island, MN 55310
Fax: 320-365-3142
tbertrand@stmarysbi.com
Closing date: Until position is filled
Middle School Teacher
St. Mary’s School
Bird Island, Minnesota
Part-Time
St. Mary’s School is seeking a part time middle school teacher, with a strong emphasis in the area of Reading for the 2023-24 school year who is looking to develop leaders of tomorrow. The candidate will provide a nurturing and stimulating environment to facilitate children’s growth, exploration and participation, observe the child and interpret the child’s needs and coordinate regular communication with parents regarding their children’s progress. The candidate will effectively use observations and data regularly to assess student achievement and plan instruction accordingly. Ideal candidates will be highly motivated, organized, optimistic, problem solvers, adaptable, and communicate positively and effectively and demonstrate faith leadership and commitment to vision, mission and values of the St. Mary’s Schools. Candidates will be responsible for teaching grades 6 through 8 in the Middle School.
- Applicants must have and/or are in the process of receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a specialization in English Language Arts or equivalent.
- K-6 or 1-6 Elementary Education Minnesota license with a strong emphasis on English Language Arts
- And/or a 5-12 Minnesota license in the area of English Language Arts
- And/or a 4 year degree with a strong emphasis in the area of Reading
To Apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested applicants can fax, email, or send a cover letter, resume, copy of licensure, copy of transcript, and three letters of recommendation to:
Mrs. Tracy Bertrand Sigurdson, Principal
140 South 10th Street
Bird Island, MN 55310
Fax: 320-365-3142
tbertrand@stmarysbi.com
Closing date: Until filled
Head Cook/Kitchen Manager
St. Timothy’s Catholic School
Maple Lake, MN
Part-Time
Position Contact Name
Julie Shelby
Position Contact Title
Principal
Position Contact Email
principal@stimml.org
DESCRIPTION
St. Timothy’s School is seeking a part-time (30 hours/week) Head Cook to manage our kitchen operations. The Head Cook will administer the school hot lunch program, follow federal and state guidelines, and manage program budget and accounts.
QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred candidates will possess:
- excellent customer service
- organizational, cooking, and menu planning experience
- effective oral and written communication
- food safety training
- Certified Food Manager or willing to obtain
- familiar with kitchen software
- able to supervise assistant and/or volunteers
- practicing Catholic (preferred)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please send cover letter, resume and references to Julie Shelby, Principal, at principal@stimml.org
Lori Meyer
Mary O’Brien
Administrative Assistants
St. Timothy’s Catholic School
(320)963-3417
Director of Mission Integration and Formation
Duluth Benedictine Ministries
Duluth, Minnesota
Full-Time
Duluth Benedictine Ministries (DBC) is seeking a Director of Mission Integration and Formation to assist with the ministries within DBM, in collaboration with each ministry’s senior mission leader, to sustain, deepen awareness of and fully realize the ministry’s identity as a ministry of the Catholic Church and a legacy to the Benedictine Sisters of the St. Scholastica Monastery. As service done on behalf of the Catholic Church in Jesus’ name, this role assists the ministries in ensuring the full integration of Catholic identity in all aspects of their strategic and operational activities.
To Apply: Full job description and application details here:
https://duluthbenedictines.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DBM-Director-of-Mission-Integration-and-Formation.pdf
Executive Director
Duluth Benedictine Ministries
Duluth, Minnesota
Full-Time
Duluth Benedictine Ministries (DBM) is seeking an Executive Director to serve as the lead for all matters relating to sponsorship and mission integration between the DBM Governing Body and each of its sponsored ministries. This person ensures sponsorship effectiveness for all sponsored ministries; serves as a resource to sponsored ministries, including interpreting the sponsorship relationship; evaluates potential new sponsorship/co-sponsorship opportunities; and prepares sponsorship efforts for the future.
To Apply: Full job description and application details here: https://duluthbenedictines.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DBM-Executive-Director.pdf
Freelance Writers
Diocese of New Ulm: The Prairie Catholic
New Ulm/Remote
Part-Time
The Diocese of New Ulm’s official newspaper, The Prairie Catholic, seeks freelance writers for monthly assignments. Meet new and interesting people, cover intriguing stories, work independently, and receive recognition for a well-done job!
Interviews for most stories may be done via telephone. Work will be submitted to The Prairie Catholic via e-mail by pre-established deadlines.
Freelancers will work for the diocese as independent contractors, not as employees. Payment rates are competitive; mileage will be reimbursed at IRS rates. Experience as a journalist is preferred but not strictly required.
For more about this exciting opportunity, including how to apply, please contact Christine Clancy, editor, The Prairie Catholic, cclancy@dnu.org, (507) 233-5332.
Pastoral Care Ministry Director
Church of St. Stephen
Anoka, Minnesota
Full-Time
Date: January 2023
Exempt, Full Time 12 month Position
RESOURCE and Direct Responsibility for:
- Pastoral Care Ministers
- Bereavement Ministers
- Funeral Coordinators
- Charity Outreach Volunteers
- Homebound Ministers
- Respect Life Groups
- Other Volunteer Groups
PURPOSE: The Pastoral Care Director is to help create an atmosphere of a caring presence seeking out member needs and encouraging members to care for one another. The Pastoral Care Director is to make available services to members of our community. This person manages a programs which enables members to assist in the pastoral ministry for the parish.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Employment in and by the Church is substantially different from secular employment. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the Archdiocese, such that it cannot embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal. It is required that this employee is an active, participating Roman Catholic.
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES: Be present and ready to work on time for all scheduled hours.
Create an approachable and welcoming environment where all feel comfortable bringing their emotional, social, and spiritual needs forth in a spirit of confidentiality.
Pastoral Care Ministry
- Provide a listening ministry of care and support
- Encourage parishioners to take up leadership roles in Pastoral Care Ministry
- Manage, lead, and train the ministry program with lay persons
- Provide and coordinate commission training for lay ministers
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- Arrange for ongoing communion distribution calls with trained volunteers, as needed
- Manage the pastoral needs and pastoral visits for the homebound, hospitalized, and nursing home
- Schedule routine communion visits or word prayer services at various local nursing homes
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- Manage prayer request process with volunteers
- Ministry to the Bereaved
- Provide pastoral support to grieving families
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- Meets with families for funeral planning and coordination of ministers
- Conducts wake services, if requested or arranges for a trained volunteer to do so
- Coordinates the annual Mass of Remembrance, All Souls Day, and anointing of the sick Mass
- Support and assist support groups as a ministry of the parish
- Makes referrals to outside groups as needed such as grief support groups
- Volunteer Development
- Identifies people who have a passion and a gift for pastoral care ministry
- Recruit, train, supervise and mentor volunteer teams to assist in ministering to those in need
- Administration
- Communicates regularly with families served, volunteers and others such as personal interaction, bulletin, email, other electronic forms, etc.
- Participates in programs and networking opportunities
- Manages pastoral ministry volunteers for the completion the safe environment training
- Attends scheduled meetings
- Management
- Manage Pastoral Ministry Commission to develop plans and goals for Pastoral Care Ministry, to monitor the progress of the plan and to identify needs that arise during the year
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- Provides effective leadership for the parish and is responsible for the operational management for pastoral care ministries
- Responsible for listening and responding appropriately to the stakeholders within the pastoral care ministry area in a timely manner
- Charity Assistance
- Meet with and refer persons requesting help or seeking counseling or spiritual guidance
- Establish referral relationships with local agencies that provide support
- Manage outreach and charity needs within budget and approved guidelines
OTHER RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE: The responsibilities listed above are representative responsibilities intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the staff member assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of the position. This job description can be changed at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
QUALIFICATIONS: Pastoral Care Ministry experience
Interacts and communicates well with others
Proficient in written and computer skills
Strong organizational skills
Social Work Degree, preferred but not required
MENTAL DEMANDS: Leadership abilities
Supportive and confidential
Committed to parish vision and values
To Apply: Interested candidates email: lorlando@ststephenchurch.org
Admissions & Marketing Coordinator
Holy Spirit Academy
Monticello, Minnesota
Full-Time
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Admissions & Marketing Coordinator
Reports to: Marketing & Development Director
About Holy Spirit Academy
Holy Spirit Academy is a private High School in the Catholic intellectual tradition offering an integrated academic program. The school’s Christ-centered approach to education fosters an environment grounded in the Truth, which prepares students for a life at the service of others. Through the action of the Holy Spirit and with the intercession of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, the academy strives to help students realize their God-given purpose, instilling in them confidence to enrich the current culture.
General Summary
Holy Spirit Academy is seeking a creative, energetic full-time Admissions & Marketing Coordinator to manage and assist in implementing the recruitment, admissions, and enrollment process, and the professional marketing and fundraising activities at Holy Spirit Academy. This position will adhere to our Catholic identity and serve the mission of Holy Spirit Academy. The Admissions & Marketing Coordinator is hired by, supports, and reports to the Marketing & Communications Director in the duties highlighted.
Specific Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Admissions & Enrollment
Responsibilities include all aspects of the admission process such as:
- New student recruitment by scheduling visits to local schools and churches (via Archdiocesan Admissions Group & school family contacts); coordinating coverage of and presenting at school & church visits; participation in the Admissions Group; outreach to local parishes/faith formation groups and homeschooling families
- Initiation, facilitation, & follow up on key communications with prospective families; tracking all communications in shared electronic files of prospects
- Coordination with Parent Guild to facilitate admissions outreach via current families
- Setup, execution, & follow up of open house event(s)
- Setup, execution, & follow up of student shadow day visits and tours for prospective families
- Responsibility of admissions from initial point of contact to acceptance, enrollment, financial aid distribution, and billing via TADS (online Tuition Aid Data Services)
- Development & organization of admissions promotional packets & marketing materials
- Development & roll out of social media postings related to admissions
Marketing & Fundraising
- Work in collaboration with the Marketing & Development Director on the professional marketing efforts of the school through the development of promotional materials, the school website, parish bulletin announcements, email distribution (Constant Contact) and social media (Facebook, Instagram)
- Coordinate and collaborate with the Parent Guild, the volunteer leadership committee at Holy Spirit Academy, in the planning of all fundraising events including, but not limited to: Harvest Banquet, Encounter the Holy Spirit Retreat, Fit for Life and additional future events as directed
- Responsible for database integrity and data entry in Holy Spirit Academy’s donor management software, through gift processing and acknowledgements, records, and reporting
- Work in conjunction with the Marketing & Development Director to meet annual Admissions goals and collaborate on the strategic plan for future goals
Qualifications
- Minimum of an Associate degree in Marketing, Mass Communications or related field, or comparable work experience required
- Admissions and/or Marketing/Communications background desired
- Strong organizational skills, with excellent writing and communication skills
- Highly proficient communicator, networker and friend builder
- Creative eye for attractive and professional marketing
- Competency in effective utilization of social media
- Proficiency in computer-related skills; electronic files, email, documents, spreadsheets (experience with TADS and/or Donor Snap a plus)
- Goal-oriented with a strong desire to grow the student body
- Committed team player with strong attention to detail
- Fidelity to the Magisterium
These positions are with parishes and organizations outside of the Diocese of St. Cloud. Please follow the application instructions with each specific job listed.
For Employers:
To post a position, please send a brief position description and application instructions to the Director of Human Resources. Please contact us to remove the position once you have filled it. Positions will be automatically removed after 60 days unless you request an extension.