Opportunities at Parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago

Posted 11/16/2020

Job Title:

Director of Operations

Hours:

Part time

Parish:

Our Lady of Ransom
8624 W Normal Ave
Niles, IL

Description:

VISION:

Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church envisions a fruitful communion of missionary disciples who are both boldly living in the freeing power of the Gospel, and zealously proclaiming the life-giving ransom purchased by Jesus Christ. We are fruitful disciples proclaiming freedom in Christ.

MISSION:

The mission of Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church has been given to her by Jesus Christ: “Go make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit; teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” (Mt 28:19-20) As the local manifestation in Niles, Illinois of the universal Church, we will serve this mission through … engaging seekers by the works of mercy, proclaiming the Gospel, and inviting others to surrender their lives to Jesus Christ; … enlivening believers with catechesis faithful to the Magisterium, formation in a life of prayer and virtue, and beautiful and sacred liturgical celebrations; … empowering disciples to exercise their baptismal vocation by living from their charisms and engaging the world with a missionary spirit.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Operations (DO) serves as a professional administrator and strategic leader at Our Lady of Ransom. In this critical role, the DO will work closely with the Pastor to manage the parish in the areas of facilities, information technology, and vendor relations. This role will have responsibility for the leadership of operations staff.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Building Management:

• Oversees all facilities, making sure they are safe and being cared for in a proactive manner;

• Supervises all maintenance staff;

• Manages all parish vendors including vetting contractors, obtaining bids, and overseeing project completion;

• In conjunction with parish facilities committee, conduct ongoing inspections of the parish grounds, buildings and equipment to ensure that the property, buildings and equipment is maintained in a safe and hospitable manner;

• Oversee purchasing of equipment and supplies, ensuring quality consistent with cost and services;

• Assist in the preparation of the annual maintenance and repairs budget;

• Ensure that major repairs, renovations and capital projects are completed in accordance with Archdiocesan policies;

• Acts as liaison between pastor and the Archdiocese Office of Facilities and Construction.

• Other duties as assigned.

Communications/IT:

• Oversees the maintenance of the Parish census and database;

• Oversees the maintenance of IT infrastructure;

• Serves as the primary point of contact for information technology contractors;

• Oversees the management of operational and financial records.

 

Requirements:

Traits of a strong candidate:

• A practicing Catholic committed to following Jesus and faithful to the Magisterium of the Church in both word and deed;

• Experience with a not-for-profit organization or in Church management is a plus;

• Knowledge of safety and security practices;

• Strong experience with maintenance and ability to develop short term and long-term goals

• Ability to write and implement a building maintenance plan;

• Hands-on experience a plus; including a broad range of skills, e.g. plumbing, electrical, basic repair, etc;

• Ability to manage staff – both onsite employees as well as vendors;

• Strong verbal and written communications, interpersonal, multi-tasking, and organizational skills;

• Able to identify opportunities for improvement, evaluate issues and situations, and propose and implement recommendations/solutions;

• Can be entrusted with confidential information.

• Able to travel to other Archdiocesan locations.

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