Employment Opportunities

Pastoral Center

40 N Main Ave. Albany, NY

Director of Ecumenical Office

8:30am-11:45 am Wednesdays; bi-monthly evening meetings

a.     Receiving and directing phone calls, taking and forwarding messages

b.     Receiving and distributing correspondence

c.     Arranging details of hospitality for meetings

d.     Coordinating scheduling needs

e.     Establishing and maintaining files

f.      Preparing and maintaining office financial records

g.     Preparing and distributing standard communications to parish leaders, e.g. newsletters, announcements, publicity of events

h.     Availability to provide consultation and dedicated support during director’s office hours (typically Wednesdays) and at bi-monthly Commission meetings

i.      Providing secretarial support for four standing committees: Jewish – Christian Dialogue; Orthodox – Roman Catholic dialogue; Christian – Muslim Dialogue; Protestant – Roman Catholic Dialogue

j.      Receiving and responding in a sensitive, respectful manner, particularly to those people who may be unfamiliar with the Roman Catholic faith and / or the Diocese of Albany all phone and correspondence inquiries directing only the most urgent to director’s home phone

k.     Maintaining familiarity with director’s mailing list

l.      Editing, producing and distributing quarterly newsletter

·       High School Diploma.

·       Secretarial experience in an office setting

·       Experience with office procedures, practices and equipment

·       Good organizational skills

·       Facility with Microsoft Office computer programs

·       Ability to keep sensitive information in confidence

·       Strong phone/customer service skills (understand the questions and provide direction to person or office that can help the individual.)

·       Good interpersonal, oral and written communications skills; able to provide editorial assistance

·       Team approach to work environment

·       Knowledge of internet and e-mail protocols

·       Understanding of the mission and goals of the Diocese of Albany

·       Basic knowledge of and respect for the religious/ecclesial terminology, beliefs, practices and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church

Part Time/Non Exempt

Applicants can send a cover letter and resume to diocesan.hr@rcda.org attention Joyce Tarantino, or use the "Apply Now" button.

Corpus Christi Church, Round Lake, NY

Coordinator/Director for Faith Formation and Youth Ministry

The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative and program assistance to the K - 5 Coordinator and 6 - 12 Director of the Faith Formation Programs at Corpus Christi Church. This position is a flexible 15 hours/week in the office with a potential for fewer hours in late June - mid August.

1. Performs all administrative duties for the Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Coordinator/Director.

● Answer phones, address inquiries, and respond to requests from parents, parish staff, the Diocese, etc.

● Prepare and distribute correspondence both electronically and in paper copy.

● Prepare documents such as program certificates.

● Monitor office equipment and supplies.

● Manage and maintain electronic calendars for the faith formation classes and youth ministry events using Google Calendar.

● Manage and maintain technology reservation calendar.

● Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

2. Manages program data in the Parish Data System, as well as other electronic data management systems (i.e. Flocknote, SignUp Genius, and Jotform).

● Keep up to date listing of active students, addresses and parent information.

● Perform input and output of data for registration, classes, events, families, and students.

● Generate necessary reports and documents that support the administration and management of the Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Office.

● Prepare attendance sheets for catechists and youth ministers, post and file attendance, collect and enter registration fees into PDS, input sacramental dates, retreat dates, workshop dates, and service project and church ministry description and dates.

● Set up, manage, and monitor volunteer schedules.

● Update and manage website material as necessary.

3. Assists Coordinator/Director with program activities and overall office management.

● Ensure classrooms are set up for weekly sessions and youth ministry events (i.e. supplies, technology, and set up of tables and chairs).

● Flexible schedule as per programs’ needs.

4. Assists in the running of Youth Ministry programs on an occasional basis. This could potentially including faith formation sessions Sunday mornings 8:00 - 11:30 and/or  Sunday evenings 5:30 - 8:30, fundraising events or field trips.   

Flexible 15 hours per week during the school year, potentially less in the summer

For questions, a copy of the full job description or to submit your resume, please email Jeanie Lea at: youthministry@corpuschristichurch.net

Gianna of Albany

Gianna of Albany is seeking a full-time pro-life nurse to advance the culture of life. This position would serve women with general and specialized gynecologic care with a deep commitment to honoring their dignity and the sanctity of human life. This position includes talking with priests and laity about the life-affirming natural, restorative, scientifically based approach that we offer. Past OB experience and clinic experience and knowledge of electronic medical records, back office experience, NFP and NaProTechnology would be helpful. Please forward this to anyone that may be interested. Contact: Dr. Jan Patterson drjan@giannaofalbany.com

Contact: Dr. Jan Patterson drjan@giannaofalbany.com  

Parish of Mater Christi

40 Hopewell Street Albany, NY 12208

Planning and leading music for Saturday and Sunday liturgies, holy days, faith formation events, funerals, and weddings; choir rehearsals.

Strong knowledge of the Catholic liturgy; strong organ, piano, and vocal skills; ability to lead and instruct choir and cantor.

Ability to play a two manual Allen draw knob console organ and piano; two or more years experience in a parish setting.

materchristi.pa@gmail.com

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Attention: Parish Administrator

Parish of Mater Christi

40 Hopewell Street

Albany, NY 12208

This is a sales position that serves families by selling burial space, memorialization, and other services. The position also schedules burial services and assists families with customer service requests. Bilingual applicants encouraged.

Interested applicants, read more about the job description on our website: 

https://www.capitaldistrictcemeteries.org/resources/career-opportunities

Church of the Holy Spirit

667 Columbia Tpk. East Greenbush, NY 12061

Pastoral Associate for Lifelong Faith

The Sacramental Coordinator is a Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation who is responsible for coordinating the process of formation, celebration and mystagogy of the following sacraments: The immediate preparation for Infant Baptism, The immediate preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, The immediate preparation for Confirmation. The Sacramental Coordinator will report to the Pastoral Associate for Lifelong Faith and also be a part of our LIFT Team and work with our Family Ministry Team to accompany and support families in parish life.

This is a 10-hour per week position, hours are flexible, some weekends and evenings are required.  Diocesan Certification, or willingness to work toward certification required.

Holy Spirit is an intergenerational parish that seeks to accompany all members of our parish family on their faith journey, through our faith formation process, LIFT – Living in Faith Together, family-based sacramental formation and ongoing accompaniment with our Family Ministry Team.

Send letter of interest along with your resume and three references to:

Laura Countryman, Pastoral Associate for Lifelong Faith
Church of the Holy Spirit
667 Columbia Turnpike
East Greenbush, NY  12061
laura@holyspiritchurcheg.org
 

SUNY: College at Cortland

The Diocese of Syracuse is seeking a full-time Director of Catholic Campus Ministry to serve at SUNY: College at Cortland. If possible, the best start date is October 1, 2018. This is a 12-month appointment with a competitive salary, full benefits. We seek leadership that will continue and enhance a vibrant campus ministry that engages Catholic students in living their faith; fosters community; Christian conscience on campus; and, builds a wider community in supporting O’Heron Newman Hall. The campus minister will serve as a unifying and ministerial presence at a State University College Campus. A Masters degree in Pastoral Studies [MAPS] or its equivalent with some pastoral experience is preferred.

E-mail a letter of application, resume, and references as soon as possible to Msgr. James Lang ( jlang@syrdio.org ).

Albany Diocesan Cemeteries seeks a full time Groundskeeper to perform cemetery field operations, including, but not limited to: layout of graves, markers, and foundations; operation of backhoe, trucks, tractors, and small equipment safely and efficiently; routine maintenance of cemetery equipment; digging and backfilling graves, preparing for graveside or mausoleum committal services, leading in funeral processions, performing burials or entombments; installing markers and constructing foundations; and general clean ups, leaf removal, and snow clearing in Albany Diocesan Cemeteries.

High school diploma or GED, valid driver's license.

Interested applicants, read more about the job description on our website: 

https://www.capitaldistrictcemeteries.org/resources/career-opportunities