Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Downers Grove is seeking to hire a Facilities Technician. This position is part-time. The Facilities Technician will assist the Facilities Supervisor in performing the daily maintenance of all buildings owned and operated by St. Joseph Parish. This responsibility includes the following facilities: Church, School, Parish Center, Priests’ residence and surrounding parking lots and grounds. The Facilities Technician is on call for emergency response and occasionally required to work evenings and weekends for special events or activities.
The Parish is seeking a part-time Director of Development. 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.
Director of Youth Ministry (Full-time with benefits)
Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Downers Grove is seeking to hire a Director of Youth Ministry. This position is full-time with benefits. The main objective of the Director of Youth Ministry is to support the parish in forming young people into intentional disciples of Jesus Christ. The Director of Youth Ministry will oversee middle school and high school youth programs to build a culture of discipleship within the youth, parents and volunteers. This will include leading the 7th and 8th grade religious education program and preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The role of the Director of Youth Ministry is to provide our junior high and high school students with opportunities for prayer, catechesis, social and community service. Qualifications include an undergraduate degree in Theology, Catechetics, Catholic Studies, or comparable formation. Candidates must be a Catholic, in good standing, who also supports the mission and vision of the parish. Must have skills in administration, organization, and teaching. Experience in church ministry with junior high and high school ages is preferred. To view a complete job description, visit: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet in Illinois. To apply for this position, interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Beth Harbauer - Business Manager.