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Executive Director, RIOF

The Assistant Director, Re-Igniting our Faith Foundation, is responsible, under the direction and in partnership with the Executive Director, for managing all elements of the Re-Igniting our Faith campaign within parishes of the RCDA to successful conclusion, with work to include: guidance on volunteer team roles and recruitment; assistance with case development, campaign and comprehensive ask structure; prospect screening and rating; campaign collateral material development and implementation; campaign presentation assistance; prospect solicitation; and campaign reporting.

• Responsible for promoting stewardship as a way of life by planning, organizing and staffing outreach on behalf of the Re-Igniting our Faith Campaign at the parish levels.
• Ensure that the theology of stewardship is integrated into all development efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing, business or related area.
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a stewardship and development professional with demonstrated success in fundraising.

Demonstrated ability to articulate the philosophy and objectives of the Catholic Church, including the theology of stewardship.

Proven leadership, managerial and planning abilities.

Skilled at listening to and considering opinions, issues and alternatives and facilitating discussions to conclusions. Excellent written, public speaking and interpersonal communications skills.

Core Values:

• Respect and support of the Catholic Church and its teachings and traditions.

• Understanding and adherence to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP) code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice.

• Understanding and adherence to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP) Donor Bill of Rights.

Ability to perform sedentary work.  Visual acuity necessary to utilize a computer monitor throughout the course of a normal workday. Ability to perform repetitive keyboarding activities and operate general office equipment. Must have the ability to communicate orally, both in person and over the telephone.

This Position Description reflects the Re-Igniting Our Faith Foundation’s best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates you have read this Position Description and understand the essential functions and qualifications of the job.

Work is performed at the Diocese of Albany during a 40-hour workweek. Periodic evening and weekend duties will be required.

Must be able to drive as occasional use of personal vehicle for transportation between various facilities and parishes within the Albany Diocese is required. 

All applicants please send cover letter and resume to diocesan.hr@rcda.org, or click the Apply Now button below.

Pastoral Center

40 North Main Avenue, Albany

Catholic Charities is looking for volunteers to help with their Volunteer Income Tax Assistants (VITA) program. This program helps prepare income tax returns for low income clients for free. The program runs from Sunday, January 26th to April 15th and is located at the Pastoral Center, 40 North Main Avenue, Albany. Hours are Sundays 10am to 2pm and Thursdays 3:30pm to 7:30pm.

There are no minimum requirements as Catholic Charities will train. This is a great experience for all involved.

THIS IS A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

If interested please contact Andrew Kocian at Andrew.kochian@rcda.org or by phone at 518-459-0183.

Church of St. Vincent DePaul

900 Madison Ave., Albany, NY 12208

Responsibilities include welcoming visitors and callers in a friendly manner and providing administrative support to parish staff and volunteers, preparing weekly bulletin, updating the website and social media, and maintaining parish records.

Knowledge of the practices of the Roman Catholic faith; positive attitude with regard to interacting with the public; proficiency in Microsoft Office including Publisher; attentiveness to detail; experience with operating typical office equipment.

This position is 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday - Friday and includes health insurance and other benefits if desired.

Please letter of interest and resume by January 24 to Elizabeth Simcoe, Parish Life Director: PLD@stvincentalbany.org

The Custodian position provides cleaning services, e.g. trash removal, mopping, vacuuming, restroom cleaning etc. in the school (as needed), church, Parish Office, and the rectory. Schedule includes Sunday and the remaining days and times to be decided.

• Assists in keeping the church building, including restrooms/hallways clean throughout the day. 
• Inspects and cleans walls for graffiti and markings 
• Cleans church restrooms 
• Cleans Parish Center kitchen 
• Cleans restrooms, vacuums carpeted areas and dusts all surfaces. 
• Cleans kitchen sink, counters, coffee maker, and microwave in Parish Office 
• Empties trashcans in public areas; vacuums all floors in public areas, cleans front office doors and windows in Parish Office and modular office on Tuesdays and Thursdays 
• Dusts all furniture in public areas, mops kitchen, bathrooms and front office entrance floors, cleans bathrooms and windowsills in public areas in Parish Offices 
• Wipes out refrigerator, wipes baseboards, dusts blinds and ceiling corners, vacuums along baseboards and in corners in Parish Office at least once a month. 
• Empties trashcans, vacuums floors, dusts furniture, cleans windowsills 
• Cleans restrooms & assists with cleaning in the rectory as scheduled with Pastor. 
• Performs monthly, semiannual, or annual janitorial duties and projects as directed by the Director of Operations and in accordance with maintenance schedules. 
• Secures and stores all cleaning supplies and equipment after completion of cleaning 
• Vacuums as early as possible in public office areas so as to avoid undue noise during telephone conversations and meetings during regular office hours. 
• Maintains all cleaning equipment in a safe and working order. 
• Uses only approved cleaning products and cloths for computer and electronic 

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations and Pastor

• Position may require lifting and exposure to chemicals, dust, dirt, and bacteria. 
• The position may require reporting to work before or remaining after regular office hours. 
• Tasks must be performed according to the time frame provided so as to avoid the spread of undesirable smells, bacteria, rodents, and/or insects.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Background check clearance, valid Driver’s License with record of safe operation of vehicles, and Virtus Training required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. 

All applicants should send their resumes to Cary Lombard at LombardC@rcda.org

Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, Albany

The sacristan serves as an arranger for worship services, ensuring that vestments and linens are arranged and ready, that altar vessels are kept safe, that consumables like altar wines and altar bread are in adequate supply, and that the church is kept secure and in veneration shape. The sacristan needs to work with and communicate well with the liturgy coordinator, the rector, the deacons and pastors to attend to the environment of worship. A sacristan should have a solid understanding of how liturgies flow, the order of Mass and services, and the flexibility to adapt in situations where something unexpected arises. A sacristan’s schedule is very dependent on the church’s worship schedule. Hours will include weekends, evenings and holidays and will vary during the seasons of Christmas, Holy Week and Easter. Working hours require opening the church an hour before confessions or celebration of any Mass and close church after liturgy. A bi-weekly time sheet will be kept by the employee and signed by the Parish Secretary.

• Opening the Cathedral. Preparing the altar and worship space for all liturgies -weekday and weekly liturgies, funerals and special feast days, wedding, funerals, holy days and holiday services; laying out linens, hosts and sacramental wine, vestments, special seating, offertory tables and linens, and worship aides; cleaning up used vessels and locking up church.
• Care of altar flowers, feast day and holiday greens and decorations, ordinary time plants and funeral arrangements; arranging liturgical candles (tapers, Paschal, devotional); palms for Palm Sunday. 
• Maintaining the liturgical linens and vestments including washing and ironing.
• Maintaining general cleanliness of the church; emptying trash; maintaining and updating bulletin boards and discarding papers and garbage left in pews; tidying entrance tables and sweeping entrances and foyer of dirt, snow, salt and leaves.
• Setting up and breaking down for weddings and funerals; reserving parking; reception of floral arrangements; attending to any special requests of the family, cleaning up and closing church. 
• Working and communicating well with Music Director about liturgy and events.
• Assisting cantor/choir rehearsals.
• Assist with additional tasks assigned at Rectory.
• Prepare liturgical materials. The lectionary, the sacramentary or other ritual books need to be set up (with any previously agreed choices marked). Locally prepared texts such as the intercessions need to be available. Vestments, vessels and other materials need to be maintained, cleaned or replaced as necessary, and set up for each rite.
• Maintain images and decorations. Permanent and seasonal images need maintenance and cleaning. Either sacristans or another group of volunteers need to plan and care for flowers or other seasonal decorations. Whenever flowers are brought into the church complex, responsibility needs to be taken for their watering and disposal.
• Take inventory. Sacristans set up and supervise the regular replenishment of materials like wine, bread, candles, charcoal. They procure annual items like palms and the paschal candle. Every few years, they take an inventory of church property. This might include a review of insurance policies, appraisals of old objects, and setting priorities for acquiring new things or replacement items.
• Minister at major liturgies. All staff involved need to know who will be present at each liturgy to ensure the proper flow of work. Responsibilities include the opening and closing of facilities, setting up objects, welcoming other ministers, participating in certain parts of the rite (ringing bells from the tower or lighting new charcoal at various points of a Mass) and returning all objects to their proper place after a liturgy.
• Perform other administrative duties. Prepare daily mass intentions, participate in the drafting of visitation reports, inventories, and other working documents, as well as attend certain staff meetings or parish events.
• Other duties that may be assigned by the Rector or Parish Secretary.

• Understanding knowledge of Catholic liturgy
• Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to self-motivate, manage responsibilities and work independently.
• Valid driver’s license and a record of safe operations of a motor vehicle.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work well with staff and volunteers.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective record-keeping and facilities management records.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills.
• Punctual
• Diplomatic
• Able to collaborate with the parish priest and staff in carrying out tasks
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings on an as-needed basis.
• Possess knowledge of procedures, practices, tools, and equipment used in maintenance.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Able to adapt to challenges and changes in routine.
• Positive/friendly/enthusiastic.

This position can be physically demanding. Sacristans should have ability to move, load and unload equipment and supplies weighing 50 pounds and heavier. Physical motions can include walking long distances, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching and carrying and climbing step ladders.

The appointment to this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check and compliance with Safe Environment requirements, including Virtus training.

The Employee who is newly appointed to this position is subject to a 6-month new employee appraisal period in accordance with Diocesan policy.

All cover letters and resumes can be sent to:

CICAlban@rcda.org 

St. Mary's Church, Crescent, NY

Pastor of St. Mary's, Crescent

This position is part of the Church's operational team. The individual will be generally responsible for all building and ground matters and related operations at St. Mary's of Crescent. In addition to the daily maintenance-related aspects, the maintenance person is also responsible for special assignments, as the need arises. This position requires teamwork and carries with it the responsibility of performing related work as required with the Parish Facilities.

• Day to day maintenance of Church and Parish Center
• Coordinate and assist with routine maintenance of heating and air conditioning systems, etc, as needed
• Maintenance of grounds, including lawns and parking lots
• Snow removal from sidewalks of Parish Facilities
• General repair and building projects, as needed
• Coordinate all activities performed by contractors (electrical, plumbing, general contracting, etc.)
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Pastor

A minimum of five years general maintenance work

This is a part-time salaried position of 30 hours per week. On-call availability may be required in an emergency. Compensation is determined by the parish budget. 

All resumes can be submitted to smcsec@nycap.rr.com

Law Firm of Tobin and Dempf

515 Broadway Albany NY 12207

There is an immediate opening for a secretary at the law firm of Tobin and Dempf. The position is full time, with benefits, including parking in downtown Albany.

Interested candidates should provide a resume and letter of interest to Michael Costello, Esq. at mcostello@tdlaws.com

Church of the Holy Spirit

667 Columbia Turnpike East Greenbush, NY 12061

Parish Secretary, Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:30pm, 30 hrs per week.

gail.moore@rcda.org

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
 

Oneonta, NY

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Oneonta, NY is seeking a part-time Campus Minister to serve the State University of New York at Oneonta and Hartwick Colleges. This is a 12 month position. St. Mary’s seeks leadership that will continue to develop our campus ministry program that engages Catholic students in living their faith; fosters community; Christian conscience on campus; and, incorporates the students into parish life at St Mary’s. Requirements for applicants are: Active participation in the day to day life of the Catholic Church and be “in good standing” to participate in the full sacramental life of the Church; Have knowledge of and willingness to share the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Faith; possess a valid NYS driver’s license with a record of safe operation of vehicles.

Interested applicants should mail a resume, cover letter and references by May 10, 2019 to:

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church
Attention: Kathleen Neuer
39 Walnut Street
Oneonta, NY 13820