Parish Operations Manager

Our Lady of the Valley

Caldwell, ID

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Pastor, the Parish Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the parish. This position performs as a lay ecclesial minister in support of the Diocese and the parish’s spiritual and pastoral mission. The Parish Operations Manager has a major role in ensuring the smooth running of the parish, performs as administrative leader of the parish and acts as a liaison between clergy and lay leaders, ensuring that everyone is on the same page when it comes to planning events, raising funds, etc. This position is entrusted by the Pastor with the responsibility of supporting them in planning, directing and coordinating the financial, facilities management and basic human resources operations of the parish, and assists with the stewardship of the physical, financial and personnel resources for the parish. Primary areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, office and facilities management, human resources, accounting and finance, and systems and technology.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese of Boise and be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
Does not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
Knowledge of the Catholic Church at the national, diocesan, and parish levels.
Effectively manage the finances, day-to-day operations, facilities and property management, office services and human resources of the parish community.
Ability to prepare budgets and manage funds to ensure that the parish has adequate resources to carry out its mission.
Excellent leadership skills to help create a productive environment, with the ability to evaluate and take corrective action as appropriate.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal effectiveness at all levels in the organization.
Ability to manage and conduct the business affairs of the parish in an ethical, efficient and professional manner in conjunction with the overall plans, policies and strategies developed by the Pastor, staff, committees and councils.
Ability to approach and work with people in a manner that creates harmony, good morale and promotes a spirit of cooperation.
Effectively coordinate with clergy to ensure that services and events are properly planned and executed; coordinate with clergy and parishioners to ensure that all needs are met.
Ability to manage staff members to ensure that the parish is staffed effectively, productivity levels are maintained, and workplace morale is high.
Ability to work alongside ministry leaders to ensure their missions are supported while also fostering a stronger connection to the Church’s mission and direction.
Coordinate with other staff members to develop policies, procedures, and guidelines for the parish.
Oversee facilities management to ensure the buildings are in good repair and are being used efficiently.
Ability to plan and oversee large fundraising events for the parish.
Ability to maintain records of all parish activities and operations, including financial records such as fundraising and stewardship, and long-range goals.
Assure a responsive administrative liaison between the Pastor, Advisory Councils and parish staff.
Ability to delegate effectively.
Ability to maintain confidentiality is a must.
Ability to meet qualifications of parish and diocesan safe environment policies and successfully pass a criminal background check.
Perform other tasks, projects, duties assigned or delegated by the Pastor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in management, business, or public administration or a related field or equivalent experience.
Management experience is required.
3-5 years’ administrative and people management experience in a business and financial environment.
Proven success as a first-line manager in a medium-to-large firm. Catholic parish or similar organization.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Essential Physical Abilities

· Ability to perform essential duties and accurately with or without reasonable accommodation and without endangering self or other employees. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and drive; use hands to finger, handle or feel. Reach with harms and arms; talk and hear.

· Sufficient clarity of speech and writing with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.

· Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review and prepare a variety of written and text materials, file them in a prescribed order and organize documents in materials.

· Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate personal computer and other office equipment.

· Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work at a keyboard for an extended period; to reach, stoop, bend, and stretch in filing materials, lift up to 25 pounds, and work in an office environment.

Additional Qualifications:

Ability to utilize technology relative to the requirements of the position.
Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parishioners and the general public.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
Must be a self-starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is always a must; ability to travel locally as required.
Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance.

Our Lady of the Valley Parish

1122 W Linden St, Caldwell ID 83605