Employment Opportunities

Albany Diocese - Cemeteries

48 Cemetery Avenue Albany, NY 12204

The Receptionist will serve Albany Diocese Cemeteries by creating a welcoming and professional environment for all visitors and callers. This role is responsible for managing the front desk duties, ensuring smooth communication across departments, and providing administrative support as needed. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, customer-service oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced setting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Submit Resume to: TerryW@adcemeteries.org

Albany Diocesan Cemeteries

48 Cemetery Ave, Menands, NY 12204

Full-Time | On-Site | Mission-Focused Leadership Albany Diocesan Cemeteries (ADC) is seeking a seasoned, mission-driven Director of Finance/Comptroller to join our well-established, ministry-oriented organization serving the Catholic community across New York’s Capital Region. This is an opportunity to apply your financial expertise in support of a compassionate, service-focused nonprofit with a long history of accompanying families in times of need.

The Director of Finance/Comptroller is responsible for the full scope of financial operations, including:

• Managing the entire accounting cycle: check writing, cash receipts, investment activity, journal entries, monthly closes, and all routine accounting functions.
• Overseeing accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial statements, cash forecasts, and file maintenance for all applicable entities.
• Updating and generating reports within cemetery-based software systems.
• Collaborating with the Executive Director on the development of the annual budget and supporting staff adherence to approved budgets.
• Maintaining accurate fixed asset accounts, including asset listings, accounting records, and the calculation and recording of depreciation and amortization.
• Preparing comprehensive monthly financial reporting packages for the leadership team.
• Recording year-end accruals and prepaid expenses in accordance with sound management principles and accepted accounting practices.
• Modeling a hospitable, service-oriented approach in all written and verbal communication.

·       Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field required; MBA and/or CPA preferred.

·       Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably with accrued accounting methods. Experience in the cemetery or funeral industry is a plus.

·       Proficiency in QuickBooks or comparable accounting software required.

·       Strong leadership skills grounded in a servant-leadership mindset, with the ability to inspire and support teams.

• Salary Range: $80,000 – $95,000 
• Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, and a generous pension plan

• To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to hr@adcemeteries.org. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

St. Henry's Church, 17 Crystal Lake Road in Averill Park

• Extending hospitality to all who come to the rectory both in person and by electronic contact 
• Perform secretarial duties for the pastor
• Scheduling appointments
• Sending out communications
• Preparing the weekly bulletin, updating the website and social media 
• Maintaining sacramental records, filing the mail, administrating the parish database and collection data,
• Recording mass intentions
• Coordinating our volunteers to assist in many of these administrative tasks.

• Respect for the teachings of the Catholic faith
• Positive attitude
• Attention to detail and organization
• Communication skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and other office technology.

Position is 20hrs weekly and is benefit eligible. Starting salary ranges $18-$20/hr.  

Send resume to Fr. John Cronin via email: fatherjohnc550@gmail.com

Flexible location in Athens, Coxsackie or Ravena for office support in planning. Travel to set up and supervise sessions at multiple sites is required.

Pastor or his designee

• Support and Administer the Network Faith Formation Program for all students in grades PreK-12. 
• Ensure supply of texts, online and concrete resources, and preparation of teaching spaces.  
• Participate in regular evaluation and development of programs according to the needs of the families served and results of updated research and experiences. 
• ​Participate in ongoing professional development in the area of Roman Catholic youth ministry and spiritual formation. 
• Provide ongoing recruitment, formation/training, support and evaluation of catechists and volunteers working in the Faith Formation Program. 
• Participate as an ad-hoc catechist when needed.
• ​Support opportunities for retreats, Christian service, diocesan programming and any national and regional gatherings at the direction of the Pastor. 
• ​Ensure that households participating within the sector Faith Formation Programs are up-to-date with parish registration in the Realm system at the start of each program year. 
• Support surveys of skills and interests for all grade 5 and above and their families at the request of the Pastor.  
• Ensure that Faith Formation Programs are in accord with Diocesan and Catholic Church guidelines and teachings.

The Assistant Director of Faith Formation must possess the demonstrated ability to organize and supervise a faith formation program for the assigned sector.  Must possess a combination of education, training and desire needed to assist the sector to grow and develop in the future. A minimum of two years of experience leading programs, teaching or satisfactory equivalent.

Knowledge and experience with parishioners of all ages.  Knowledge of the principles and practices applied to a parish/sector religious education program. Knowledge and living out of Roman Catholic faith teachings and practices throughout the Network communities. Ability to develop and adapt to various religious education curriculums and programs. Ability to work with volunteer catechists. Ability to instill and maintain enthusiasm in volunteers. Possession of excellent written and spoken communication skills. Willingness to work flexible hours on nights and weekends. Sincerity, confidentiality, commitment and the understanding of the dynamics of parish life and the unique circumstances of the parishes, the Network sectors and the Network. Good computer skills.

This position requires physical stamina to present classes and discussions to groups and individuals if needed.  Lifting supplies/materials up to 25 pounds and setting up classroom/event areas is often required.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Background Check, agreement with The Standard Code of Conduct of the Diocese of Albany, the Diocesan Technology Policy, and the Diocesan Social Media Use Policy, and completion of CMG training. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. This job description is not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed. Employment is At Will; no certain term of employment is offered or promised, and no guarantee of definite term of employment is given or implied.

$17.00/hr - $22.00/hr ($15,912/yr - $20,592/yr) based on experience and qualifications

Exempt Part Time/Salary (No more than 18hrs/week on average)

Please send resumes to Jay.Atherton@rcda.org with a subject line of “River FF."

St. Agnes Cemetery Office

48 Cemetery Ave, Menands, NY

• Assist with multi-line phone system; transferring calls as needed. 

• Update CRM with detailed inbound and outbound communication 

• Provide documentation as needed for families, funeral directors, and cemetery staff. 

• Administer memorial paperwork, generate work orders, secure approvals, and enter contracts, as needed. 

• Prepare correspondence and documents as needed. 

• Process documentation for property sales, including lot transfers and disinterments 

• Regular review of records for accuracy. 

• Maintain filing system. 

• Generates and tracks all customer service work orders. 

• Assists with other duties and special projects, as needed. 

• High School diploma or equivalent is required, associate degree or equivalent experience preferred. 

• 3 years in an administrative support role. 

• Reliable transportation required. 

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. 

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). 

• Attention to detail and thorough in completing work tasks. 

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and communication skills, both oral and written. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers. 

• Maintains composure even in difficult situations. 

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality. 

• Respect for the teachings and traditions of the Roman Catholic faith. 

• Position requires extended periods of sitting and working at a computer. 

• Ability to bend 

• Ability to lift up-to 25 pounds. 

• Our multi-campus locations require the ability to climb a full staircase and walk uneven terrain. 

Pay Range: $20 to $22 per hour 

Submit your resume and letter of interest to info@ADCemeteries.org.