As a Christian community dedicated to the development of the four dimensions of formation, it is important that we assist our current students and alumni in their employment search, which is a key aspect of human and pastoral development. To this end, St. Bernard’s compiles any and all job postings that would be a good fit for our graduates.
If you know of any job postings, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact the Office of Marketing and Communications with any and all job information:
Pastoral Minister, L’Arche, Syracuse, NY
L’Arche is a people with and without intellectual disabilities, sharing life in communities belonging to an International Federation of 160 communities in 37 countries. Mutual relationships and trust in God are at the heart of our journey together. We celebrate the unique value of every person and recognize our need of one another.
Main Function: As part of a leadership team and in keeping with L’Arche Syracuse’ mission, the Pastoral Minister works closely with the Community Leader, Program Directors, House Coordinators and the Spiritual Life Committee to deepen the spirituality, mission and culture of L'Arche, recruit assistants, and participate in fundraising.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Spiritual Life of the Community:
- Oversee Tuesday Prayer, retreats, monthly Potluck, Days of Reflection, etc.
- Chair the Spiritual Life Committee
- Meet with any member of the community, House teams, Day Hab, etc. to listen, counsel, address crisis or conflict, and discuss matters relating to their spiritual health and growth
- Arrange for ongoing accompaniment for interested member of the community
- Encourage nightly prayer in the homes by occasionally observing and modeling
- Facilitate attendance, particularly of core members and live-in assistants, at houses of worship of their choice
- Serve as the liaison between the L'Arche Community and churches, synagogues, mosques, and other religious/spiritual organizations to announce L'Arche, recruit assistants, and fundraise
- Participate in orientation and lead formations for assistants
- Promote solidarity and connections with the greater L’Arche
- Write for community newsletter, reports, website, and other L’Arche publications
- Serve as a member of the weekend on-call team
- Recruitment of Assistants:
- Develop pipelines with spiritual service groups, colleges (especially religiously affiliated), seminaries, and para-church organizations to attract assistants and other staff who are motivated by the mission of L’Arche. Visit these institutions and organizations to announce L’Arche and develop relationships for purposes of ongoing recruitment
- Design and implement an online advertising and recruitment campaign to attract assistants who are drawn to our mission.
- Fundraising:
- Assist with friend and fundraising by helping develop strategy, meeting with donors, and assist with fundraising events.
- Assist with friend and fundraising by helping develop strategy, meeting with donors, and assist with fundraising events.
Qualities of the Pastoral Minister:
- Openness to read, learn and help define the spirituality, mission and culture of L'Arche
- Committed to working across interdenominational, interreligious, and non-religious boundaries
- Demonstrate particular sensitivity and creativity to the needs of those with disabilities and those who are aging
- Committed to working as a member of a team and nurturing the experience and gifts of others
- A person of prayer and meditation
- Be nourished by Community Life. This also includes knowledge of the gifts and challenges of community life
- Willingness to be available with flexible hours
- Strong writing, interpersonal, and communication skills
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree required, graduate degree preferred in religion, theology, pastoral counseling, psychology, or a related field. Training and/or experience in spiritual/pastoral counseling, spiritual direction and care. Position requires good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to demonstrate teamwork and professionalism. Basic word processing, e-mail and social media skills are required.
Reports To: Executive Director
Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $42,000 to $48,000 depending on experience and training. L’Arche offers an outstanding health insurance plan in which L’Arche currently pays 96% of the deductible. L’Arche also offers dental, disability, life, and other insurance options as well as a matching retirement plan.
Application Process: Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to John Knechtle, Executive Director & Community Leader, L’Arche Syracuse at ExecutiveDirector@larchesyracuse.org.
Parish Life Director, St. Marianne Cope Parish, Solvay, NY
Administration of Parish Office:
- Supervise Parish Employees
o Parish Administrative Assistant
o Evangelization and Youth Minister
o Music Minister
o Property Maintenance Employees
o Outside Accountant - Schedule Parish Office hours
- Daily sorting and process of postal and electronic mail
- Supervise weekly collection counters and make weekly bank deposits
- Update all Parish and Diocesan required records: all sacramental records and state required filings
- Keep updating the Parish census and envelope system
- Assist Parish Administrative Assistant with weekly bulletin preparation
- Work with Outside Accountant to make sure he is supplied with timely and accurate financial data to prepare budgets and monthly financial statements
- Learn Diocesan requirements for resolutions
- Maintain contact with Parish Trustees
- Overseer of Food Pantry and Human Development
- Overseer of RCIA, Music, Evangelization and Youth Ministries
- Coordination and training of all Ministries
- Coordination of Virtus Program compliance
- Overseer of Pastoral Council and Finance Committee
- Coordination of visiting priests and Mass schedules
- Oversee planning and scheduling of baptisms, funerals, weddings, first reconciliation, first communion and confirmation. Ensure proper preparation and setup for sacramental Masses
- Coordinate planning and setup for weekday and weekend Masses, special liturgies for Holy Days of Obligation, Easter and Christmas seasons, etc. Oversee scheduling of Servers, Eucharistic ministers and Lectors for all Masses. Volunteers should be assigned for the setup before Mass, making sure there are enough ministers for the Mass and for the cleanup and locking up of the church afterwards.
- Make sure facilities are open and available for meetings and gatherings by Parish groups
- Oversee planning of Parish social events
- Learn all facets of the buildings’ lighting, heat and air conditioning, telephone, internet, sound and security systems
- Make sure all Parish buildings and grounds are in good repair and necessary outside contractors are used for capital projects, general building repair and snow removal and lawn care when necessary.
- Interface with Village of Solvay and Town of Geddes officials to main a good community relationship.
- Salary and Benefits provided with personal contact of Pastor
Reports to: Canonical Pastor
For more Information Contact: Father Joseph J. Clemente, 105 Stanton Avenue, Solvay, New York 13209; 315-559-9414 or 315-488-3221; jclemente@syrdio.org
Classroom Teacher, St. Albert the Great Academy
About Us: St. Albert the Great Academy seeks educators committed to teaching the whole child in the Catholic tradition. St. Albert the Great Academy is a PreK - 6 Independent Catholic School chartered by the NY State Department of Education. St. Albert the Great students learn to write well, read well, and think well in a program that emphasizes classical learning and values moral formation as part of the learning process in all subject areas. Our academic program follows standards laid out by the NYS Department of Education and benchmarks of a Catholic Liberal Education which sets us apart in our Catholic identity and academic rigor. Our students are prepared well socially and intellectually for higher levels of learning. Our teachers guide students from all different abilities to achieve their highest potential by respecting the natural development of children. As witnesses to Gospel truths, our teachers foster a culture of joy in learning, confidence in ability, and love of neighbor. Parents grasp the value of this deeply human formation that nurtures the souls, not just the minds, of their children.
Beautiful indeed and of great importance is the vocation of all those who aid parents in fulfilling their duties and who, as representatives of the human community, undertake the task of education in schools. This vocation demands special qualities of mind and heart, very careful preparation, and continuing readiness to renew and to adapt. ("DECLARATION ON CHRISTIAN EDUCATION GRAVISSIMUM EDUCATIONIS," #5)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or specific content area is preferred.
- Experience in the classroom is preferred but not required.
- A willingness to learn and understand curriculum content, mission, and identity of St. Albert the Great Academy.
Applicants must submit a completed job application, a cover letter stating why you would like to be a teacher at St. Albert the Great Academy, and your resume/curriculum vitae.
Documentation should be emailed to info@stalbertacademy.org.
Reports to: Principal of St. Albert the Great Academy
Compensation Range: $47,000-$49,000/year
Marketing & Project Coordinator, St. Albert the Great Academy
St. Albert the Great Academy, a private Catholic elementary school, is currently seeking a Marketing & Project Coordinator who will serve a critical role in the building, implementation and maintenance of the St. Albert’s Development program as well as work collaboratively with the St. Albert’s Endowment program. This role is tasked with ensuring the financial success of the school by raising and managing funds through the development of a robust marketing and recruitment program.
About Us: St. Albert the Great Academy, located in Auburn NY, is a PreK - 6 Independent Catholic School. St Albert’s is chartered by the New York State Department of Education and meets both NYS standards as well as the benchmarks of a Catholic Liberal Education. By collaborating with parents and guardians as the primary educators, we prepare our students both socially and intellectually for their next level of learning. As witnesses to Gospel truths, our teachers foster a culture of joy in learning, confidence in ability, and love of neighbor.
Qualifications:
- • Embody Catholic values in both faith and practice.
- • Possess excellent communication and organizational skills with great attention to detail.
- • Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships.
- • Embrace St. Albert’s curriculum content, mission and identity with a positive and enthusiastic approach.
- • Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and have flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
- • Ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of applicable experience and possess a college degree.
- • Strong computer skills are required.
Applicants must submit a completed job application, cover letter, resume and Letter of Good Standing from your parish to info@stalbertacademy.org . Applications may be found on our website at www.stalbertthegreatacademy.com.
Position: Marketing & Project Coordinator
Reports to: Principal
Compensation Range: $48,000/year -$51,000/year
Principal, St. Albert the Great Academy
St. Albert the Great Academy, a private Catholic elementary school, is currently seeking a Principal who will serve a significant role in supporting, promoting and enriching the mission of St. Albert’s in word and witness. In this role you will work in conjunction with the Board of Trustees to focus on the continuing development and implementation of an academic program that promotes the greatness of mind, body and spirit. This call to lead, inspire and build a community of students and their families is one that if answered, offers boundless rewards.
About Us: St. Albert the Great Academy, located in Auburn NY, is a PreK - 6 Independent Catholic School. St Albert’s is chartered by the New York State Department of Education and meets both NYS standards as well as the benchmarks of a Catholic Liberal Education. By collaborating with parents and guardians as the primary educators, we prepare our students both socially and intellectually for their next level of learning. As witnesses to Gospel truths, our teachers foster a culture of joy in learning, confidence in ability, and love of neighbor.
Qualifications:
- • Embody Catholic values in both faith and practice.
- • Possess excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- • Willing to embrace St. Albert’s curriculum content, mission and identity.
- • Excellent leadership and supervisory skills.
- • Must have a Master’s degree with a NYS Certification in School Administration & Supervision or Certificate of Advanced Study.
Applicants must submit a completed job application, cover letter, resume and Letter of Good Standing from your parish to info@stalbertacademy.org. Applications may be found on our website at www.stalberthegreatacademy.com.
Position: Principal
Reports to: Board of Trustees
Compensation Range: $70,000/year -$80,000/year
Life-Giving Wounds: Assistant Director of Programs and Development
Job Description:
Become the Assistant Director of Programs and Development at Life-Giving Wounds and join a mission-driven team dedicated to helping young adults and adults with divorced or separated parents find healing through Catholic retreats, support groups, online resources, and more. This full-time position encompasses a variety of tasks including chapter support, fundraising assistance, volunteer coordination, and project management. We're looking for an experienced individual with a collaborative mindset and a background in Catholic theology, psychology, ministry, or a related field.
This role offers a competitive salary with incentives, health benefits, a flexible hybrid work environment, and a significant travel commitment. Be a part of a rapidly growing organization and make a meaningful impact on the lives of others. Apply here.
Applications accepted through May 31.
Catechetical Leader - Brighton, NY Region (Full Time)
Job Description:
Collaborates with other staff members to plan, implement, and support Faith Formation classes and Sacramental preparation programs for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade from the four parishes of the Brighton, NY region: Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Anne, Our Lady Queen of Peace and St. Thomas More.
Qualifications:
- MA in Theology/Religious Studies or related field with experience in teaching of pastoral ministry
- Active membership in a Roman Catholic faith community and an ability to share one’s personal faith journey
- Excellent interpersonal and group communication skills
- Ability to function effectively in a collaborative ministry setting
Remuneration:
- Salary range: $58,500 -$62,500
- Health insurance and 403b program
6th Grade Teacher, St. Joseph School in Penfield, NY
Job Description:
We are looking for candidates that are energetic and organized, with classroom experience and a passion for education. Candidates should have strong communication skills and be willing and able to collaborate with others as part of a professional learning community. He or she should have the ability to plan and implement standards-based curriculum, instruction, and assessments in Social Studies and Science that are differentiated to meet the various learning needs and levels of students, while including technology to enhance the learning experience. Candidates must hold or be in the process of obtaining New York State Teacher certification.
Ultrasound Technician for Caring Choices (Part Time)
Job Description:
There have been over 20 lives saved by women seeing their pre-born child on our Mobile Ultrasound Van. There is a great need for another ultrasound technician. Caring Choices is seeking a mature Christian Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer interested in serving women at risk for abortion. The position will include serving patients with pregnancy testing, ultrasound imaging and options consultation.
Qualities of an ideal applicant are:
- Committed pro-life Christian
- Current board certification in OB/GYN
- Teachable, open to learning
- Flexible schedule
- A passion for serving women and their families
Training will be provided. For more information please contact Barb Silva at: bsilva@caringchoicesphc.com or 585-235-0690.
Director Catholic Parenting Initiative OLV Charities
Job Description:
OLV Charities is embarking on a five-year journey to identify, coach, and equip 8 Families of Parishes within the Diocese of Buffalo with an innovative whole-family catechesis program. The Catholic Parenting Initiative will provide resources, programs, and formational experiences that will strengthen ministries and supports, and give parish faith communities confidence to walk alongside parents and caregivers as they share their faith and values with their children. The Director is responsible for implementing the 2023 Grant Proposal for the Lilly Endowment’s Christian Parenting and Caregiver Program, at the direction of and with the support of the CEO. This is a five-year position, based on grant funding.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, and direct the objectives of the grant proposal
- Organize, train, lead, supervise, and nurture a team to meet the project requirements
- Work within the constraints of the Lilly Endowment grant proposal and Grant Agreement, including Program Reports and Financial Reports for proper grant accounting
- Adapt our approach to best serve leaders and families based on evaluation and feedback of various training approaches and resources
- Develop and maintain a database of contacts and potential contacts
- Focus on implementation to transition to a self-sustaining model
- Collaborate closely with the CEO, design team, and Diocese of Buffalo, regularlycommunicating status reports
Leader Training and Support:
- Create and refine a flexible, comprehensive leader support framework to prepare and mentor leaders to coach parents and caregivers to share faith with their children
- Translate, enculturate, and adapt for various communities
- Deliver leader presentations through conferences, remote events, and as pre-recorded videos
- Organize a family catechesis leader support phone hotline
- Provide input and assets for a virtual training center for parish leaders
Product Development:
- Contribute to the curation, refinement, and expansion of our library of parent-centered resources for parish sessions and for leaders to send home
- Oversee the quality of multi-language translation work in support of the initiative
Program Management:
- Train, mentor, equip, and accompany 35-45 parishes within 8 diocesan Families of Parishes in leader support framework. Evaluate their success and receive their feedback
- Define guidelines and requirements for participating as a family of parishes
- Collaborate with diocesan leaders to identify and recruit Families of Parishes
- Travel to local cohort regions as needed to develop relationships and oversee events
- Oversee the evaluation plan in the grant proposal, including leader interviews and family assessments
Skills:
- Working and theoretical knowledge of Catholic theology
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of theology that can be translated into practical pastoral and liturgical situations
- Professional working attitude and collaborative approach
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office software and collaborative online tools, and an ability to become proficient in new tools as needed
- Conflict resolution and mediation experience preferred
- Skilled in public speaking
- Skilled at managing budgets and reporting financial information
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and build bridges in relationships
- Ability to demonstrate OLV Charities’ values and mission.
Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies or equivalent required
- Parish-based ministry leadership with at least two years of experience required
- Project management experience highly preferred
- Education and/or experience in training, delegation, empowering, and supervision
- Conflict resolution and mediation experience preferred
- Experience in public speaking
- Experience managing a budget and reporting financial information
Pay Range: $55,000 - $65,000/year, based on experience
Email resume and cover letter to: olvc-careers@olvcharities.org
Or send cover letter with resume to:
OLV Charities
Human Resources Department
780 Ridge Road; Lackawanna, NY 14218
