Employment Opportunities

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

Pastoral Center - Albany, NY

Associate Director of Safe Environment

This is a part-time position the incumbent assists parishes in connection with background screening procedures and Virtus Training for parish employees and volunteers; collects and enters data from parishes and diocesan offices, in preparation for the annual audit of diocesan compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.

• Maintains Charter compliance (background check and training) database records
• Assist with background screenings requests
• Provides direction and support to parishes for screening, training, and record-keeping
• Provides support for Virtus Facilitators and Coordinates annual Virtus facilitator luncheon
• Provides support for Audit Team in conducting parish visits
• Manages Virtus training session scheduling, set up and online registration
• Maintains inventory ordering of all Virtus and background check program supplies; manages
• set-up and clean-up for Virtus program presentations at the Pastoral Center as well as for other related training programs
• Coordinates collection and prepares data for annual audit of Safe Environment compliance standards
• Coordinates Safe Environment-Faith Formation; Curriculum Development, collection of Faith Formation data from Parishes
• Assist with development and maintenance of databases reflecting Charter compliance items for priests, deacons, educators, employees, and volunteers, as required
• Answer the phone, screen calls, and take messages
• Create documents, process check requests, process mail, order supplies
• Assist the Human Resources administrative assistant as needed
• Train as a Virtus facilitator and occasionally facilitate a Virtus session

• 2-3 years’ experience working in an office setting
• Computer knowledge: MS Office applications – Access, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People helpful
• Familiarity with the administrative and governance structures of the Roman Catholic Church helpful
• Light to medium lifting, ability to operate office equipment, ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy; ability to exercise discretion and respect regarding matters of confidentiality
• Respect for the teachings and traditions of the Roman Catholic Faith

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.

Pastoral Center - Albany, NY

DRB Chairperson and Diocesan Director of Safe Environment

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany has established the DRB as a confidential, consultative board, serving the Bishop of Albany by providing independent review, deliberations and recommendations regarding allegations of sexual abuse carried out by clergy (Bishop, priests and deacons of the diocese) and, as requested, by any others associated with the Church against whom similar accusations may be made. The Process Coordinator assists the DRB by organizing and maintaining confidential records, compiling materials, preparing agendas and schedules for DRB meetings.

• Organize and maintain highly confidential files relating to allegations of sexual abuse
• Schedule and arrange for all details relating to DRB meetings:
• Meeting room, refreshments, information technology requirements, etc.
• Research and compile background material for DRB members; develop agendas, and schedules
• Issue meeting notices and reminders on behalf of the Chairperson
• Coordinate collection of data for annual or periodic reports
• Assist with coordination of projects, special events, and/or programs

• Organizational and time management skills to establish goals, set priorities and manage deadlines
• Flexibility to change direction and adjust priorities as needed.
• Experience managing complex projects
• 3-5 years’ experience in high-level administrative support
• Ability to manage and organize data
• Competence in Microsoft suite applications; ability to learn software programs
• Ability to direct the work of outside vendors
• Willingness and ability to handle difficult and/or disturbing information related to sexual abuse cases
• Understanding and ability to recognize and respect matters of utmost confidentiality
• Respect for the teachings and traditions of the Roman Catholic faith

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 can send resume’s to Diocesan.HR@rcda.org attention Joyce Tarantino, Director of HR.

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

St. Mary’s Church

10 Lodge Street Albany NY 12207

Pastor/Administrator

Parish Data Entry Clerk will provide support to the Pastor/Administrator updating the parish census, and assisting the parish secretary in extending hospitality and welcome to all who come to the rectory or call on the phone. The Data Entry Clerk is also responsible for a variety of office tasks as needed. These tasks may include, but not be limited to: 1) Preparation of weekly bulletin 2) Sacramental records 3) Careful recording of contributions 4) Filing of data 5) Any other clerical tasks assigned by the Pastor/Administrator.

• Review and update parish census information in PDS (Parish Data Systems) database
• Update and maintain the parish census
• Maintain confidentiality
• Extend hospitality to all who visit or call
• Express a positive attitude in spoken and written communication
• Record contributions each Monday and maintain careful records of all donations
• Accurately record all sacramental information: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Marriage as directed
• Accurately record information in the Death Register and include survivor’s name and address
• Prepare sacrament certificates when requested
• Maintain parish files and keep required documentation in the parish safe
• Comply with all diocesan policies requirements regarding background checks and Virtus
• Maintain financial files as directed by the Accountant
• Distribute mail after it is reviewed by the Pastoral Associate
• Maintain a neat office environment

• A high school diploma and at least three year’s experience in an office environment

• Strong administrative assistant and computer skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge of Microsoft office, including excel, word, and publisher and the willingness to improve skills
• Ability to learn parish data system
• Ability to operate office equipment
• Willingness to follow directions and openness to accept suggestions on how to work more efficiently
• Ability to maintain records on different floors of the rectory
• Respect for the teachings and traditions of the Roman Catholic faith
• Ability to recognize and appropriately handle matters requiring confidentiality

• Requires extended periods of sitting and working at a computer
• Requires occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
• Requires clear vision at 20 inches or less and ability to adjust focus

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.

Deacon Andy Grebe, Interim Administrator

E-mail: andrew.grebe@rcda.org

St. Mary’s Church

10 Lodge Street

Albany NY 12207

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

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