Job Title:  IT Support Analyst / Engineer

Location: Catholic Pastoral Center (Colorado Springs, CO)

Date Open: Open Now

Desired Start Date:  As soon as practical.

Pay Rate:  $23.00 - $24.00 per hour.

Hours:   Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00p.m.  

Benefits:  Full Time employees eligible for health, vision and dental coverage; receive holiday pay and earn discretionary time off; may participate in employee pension plan.

Position Summary:   To further the spiritual and religious mission of the Diocese of Colorado Springs by providing customer service and helpdesk support to end-users, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting computer hardware and software

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Customer Service role providing helpdesk services to end-users including diocesan, Catholic Charities, and Partners in Housing staff, and other related organizations

• Customer Service approach to all aspects of position, displaying patience and tolerance for diverse level users

• Receive and respond to requests for assistance with computer hardware, software, wired and wireless networking, mobile devices, printers and other peripherals

• Troubleshoot and support software applications, including Microsoft Business Products, Office 365, Azure, Entra, Power BI, Chrome/Edge/Firefox, Adobe Creative Suite, SharePoint, Hyper-V, Trend Micro and other utilities and applications

• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware problems with computers, printers, scanners and other peripherals

• Maintain documentation of incidents and solutions in the ticketing system

• Create and maintain user guides and knowledge base articles

• Create and delete user and e-mail accounts, reset passwords, and assist users with remote connectivity to e-mail services, multifactor authentication, and VPN

• Assist users with web and internet communication technologies including internet domain names, DNS, web site hosting, Microsoft SharePoint intranet site, streaming video, e-mail distribution lists, social networking accounts, and web conferencing

• Conduct new employee orientation sessions, provide applicant testing, and assess end-user knowledge, helping to develop individual plans for skill improvement

• Receive, configure, and install new computer hardware and software; assist in reconnecting computers after office moves

• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances

• Support Microsoft Windows servers, active directory, group policy, file shares and data storage, printer shares, server hardware, and Hyper-V.

• Perform updates to software and hardware

• Support network infrastructure at supported locations: wired and wireless networks, switches, hubs, routers, Internet service, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP

• Support network security policies, firewalls, VPN, secure remote access, encryption

• Perform data backup system and data restores

• Develop and maintain documentation of network assets and inventory

• Facilitate third-party company technical support and warranty claims

Minimum Requirements

Education or Formal Training/Experience

• Minimum – Associate Degree in computer related field preferred

• Three years' experience working in a customer service capacity with people of varying technical abilities, troubleshooting personal computers, Microsoft Windows operating system, and Microsoft Office productivity software.

• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification in Windows, Comptia A+ Computer Technician certification, and Cisco CCNA certification a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office productivity applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)

• Knowledge of wired and wireless TCP/IP networking in LAN/WAN/VLAN/ VPN/Internet environments

• Knowledge of virtual machine environments and Hyper-V

• Knowledge of remote support applications

• Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal professional relationships with diverse people

• Ability to troubleshoot problems in a methodical, logical, and efficient manner

• Ability to research answers to problems through knowledgebase or the worldwide web

• Excellent verbal communication skills: Ability to listen effectively. Ability to explain technical subjects to non-technical persons clearly, patiently, and tactfully

• Ability to instruct individuals and groups with varying competencies, and develop curricula

• Ability to prioritize workload, multi-task and work independently

• Ability to react flexibly as situations change

• Ability to work on the telephone and computer for extended periods of time

Work Environment

• Most of the assigned duties are performed in an office environment

To Apply:  Please send resumes to Hr@diocs.org.  For further information or questions, please contact Human Resources at the Catholic Pastoral Center:  719-636-2345

Job Title:  Appeals Coordinator (Part Time)

Location: Catholic Pastoral Center (Colorado Springs, CO)

Date Open: Open Now

Desired Start Date:  As soon as practical.

Pay Rate:  $21.00 - $22.00 per hour.

Hours:   Monday through Friday 8:00am - 1:00p.m. (25 hours/week) 

Benefits:  Part Time employees receive holiday pay and earn discretionary based on hours worked.

Position Summary:   To assist the Director as the project manager for the Annual Diocesan Ministry Appeal (DMA), Vocations Appeal and upcoming Catholic Schools Appeal.  Every employee of the Stewardship and Development team is expected to exemplify a spirit of service to others, in words and actions, to support clergy and religious; volunteers; colleagues; parish communities, and all others in a compassionate, professional, truthful, and friendly manner.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage all the pieces of the different annual appeals in collaboration with the Director and with the assistance of third-party vendors.
• Work with the Director and third-party vendors to design and execute all marketing collateral for the appeals. This includes: Bishop communication pieces; brochures; remit envelopes; posters; video scripts; implementation materials for parishes; all parish communication pieces; ad material for the Catholic Herald (Wrap, Double Truck, Half Page Ads); the appeal website and relevant social media content.
• Generate, print and mail reminder letters, acknowledgement letters and end of year tax statements.
• Serve as the point of contact for third party vendors including program consultants, mail house, data analysts, videographer, graphic designers, etc.
• Implement the DMA grants program by communicating with parishes, schools, grant committee and outside ministry applicants on the grants process, timeline, and overall procedures.
• Create and publish an impact report for the DMA annually based on information provided by the Finance Office.
• Create and run queries in ParishSOFT and Raisers Edge for data analysis and segmentation.
• Help maintain ParishSOFT and Raiser’s Edge by identifying where missing data valves and errors occur by generating queries and correcting errors and missing data.
• Produce monthly reports on the status of DMA for the diocesan ebulletin, E-vangelize.
• Produce weekly email updates on the DMA to Priests, Deacons and parishes with parish DMA promotional materials.
• Develop and maintain relationships with pastors and other clergy and laity to assist with the different appeal program implementation, including some travel to parishes and locations within diocese.
• Generate monthly reminders for donors who wish to receive a paper reminder monthly.
• Generate quires for all appeal related mailings as well as end of year giving statements.
• Clean up mailing queries by identifying errors, duplicates and missing data to ensure clean, accurate and successful mailings.

Additional Administration Duties:

• Answer inbound calls from donors, professionally, with high energy and a positive attitude.
• Assist and attend events to recognize donors.
• Assist with other diocesan development efforts as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education or Formal Training/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Nonprofit management or English preferred or minimum of 3 years of related nonprofit fundraising, development or communications experience.
• One to three years in a similar position. Experience in the development office or customer service-related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects, meet deadlines, problem-solve and multi-task, make good judgments and perform effectively under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships with diverse constituent groups of all ages and backgrounds.
• Excellent computer skills, specifically MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Mail Merge)
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge and ParishSOFT, or similar CRM database or ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive and work effectively, independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and procedures preferred.
• Ability to enthusiastically articulate and promote diocesan goals and philosophies related to stewardship and development.
• A high degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality

Work Environment

• Most of the assigned duties are performed in an office environment.

To Apply:  Please send resumes to Hr@diocs.org.  For further information or questions, please contact Human Resources at the Catholic Pastoral Center:  719-636-2345

Job Title:  Controller

Location: Catholic Pastoral Center (Colorado Springs, CO)

Date Open: Open Now

Desired Start Date:  As soon as practical.

Pay Rate:  $110K - $120K 

Hours:   Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00p.m.  

Benefits:  Full Time employees eligible for health, vision and dental coverage; receive holiday pay and earn discretionary time off; may participate in employee pension plan.

Position Summary:   To further the spiritual and religious mission of the Diocese by managing the temporal goods of the Diocese by supervising, managing and coordinating the workflow of the Diocesan accounting. This position maintains all financial records for the Diocese (including fixed assets), oversees the Parish Methodology, oversees accounting for the Diocesan Ministry appeal, provides diocesan payroll services, and reviews budgets and financial records for all parishes.  It establishes and maintains accounting databases for the Priests Pension Plan, the Lay Employees’ Pension Plan, the Priests' Post Retirement Benefits Other Than Pension, and the Catholic Foundation. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Oversees all accounting functions for the Diocese of Colorado Springs, Catholic Foundation, Priest Retirement, Lay Employee Pension Plan, Priest Post Retirement Benefits other than Pension.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for finance, accounting, and cash management for the Diocese, and affiliated organizations as needed.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations.
• Generate Payroll semi-monthly, provide all associated reports for payroll, including quarterly reports and W-2.
• Prepare tax deposits, reports, and 1099R forms for Catholic Foundation, Priest Retirement, Lay Employees’ Pension Plan.
• Manage a variety of complex temporarily restricted accounts and review documentation for new annuitants, parish designated funds and permanently restricted funds.
• Manage the Diocesan budget in coordination with other ministries in accordance with Bishop’s goals.
• Incorporate quarterly performance measures into the budgeting process to align budget allocations with an approved budget.
• Oversee and coordinate financial information for the general journal entries.
• Develop, Implement and maintain cashflow forecasting.
• Answer financial questions from all ministries of the diocese, presenting financial information in both written and verbal form.
• Oversee the coordination of the work of auditors at the fiscal year-end, gathering information. preparing reports, answering questions and researching information for diocesan accounts and Catholic Foundation.
• Maintain oversight of filing system for all diocesan accounting functions including diocesan accounts, Catholic Herald, Diocesan Ministry Appeal and Employee Benefits.
• Implement and maintain internal controls for prudent financial management.
• Maintains custodial accounts for associated diocesan groups.
• Direct the fixed asset process.
• Maintain accounting process for Flex Plan.
• Generate financial reporting for the Diocese and affiliated organizations as needed.

Oversees Parish Accounting

• Defines diocesan-wide accounting procedures for approval by appropriate parties.
• Oversee parish budgets' review and communications with parishes involving accounting systems and updates to parishes on changes in accounting procedures.
• Verify financial information from all parishes in Diocese through various reports.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with diocesan approved CPA's, parish business managers and pastors and oversees the parish financial review process.
• Prepare parish amalgamation of financial reviews for banks, insurance companies and the Catholic Herald.
• Perform training and education for diocesan staff as well as parish staff.
• Provide resources for ParishSOFT parish accounting multi-user prototype, maintain working relationship with outside support and diocesan IT department.
• Ensure appropriate accounting guidelines and Internal control structure is in place.

Education or Formal Training/Experience

• College degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Three years’ supervisory experience in addition to experience with not-for-profit and/or church accounting, web based accounting databases and payroll.  In addition, experience with data processing and electronic spreadsheet is desired.  Knowledge of Financial Edge and ParishSOFT accounting software preferred.  Practicing Catholic in good standing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of not-for-profit accounting practice.
• Knowledge of, ability to learn, FASB regulations, which directly affect work.
• Ability to process and maintain complex financial information with an extremely high degree of accuracy following accepted accounting principles, under strict deadlines.
• Ability to explain complex financial information, troubleshoot accounting problems, and train others in proper procedure, with a tolerance for those possessing varying degrees of accounting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, relating to a broad base of constituents with diplomacy, tact, patience, and an attitude of service.
• Ability to be flexible, to multi-task, and to change priorities as necessary.
• Ability to present technical accounting information to groups and individuals.
• Ability to supervise others effectively and prioritize the workload of the accounting department.
• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll and PC based accounting databases (prefer Financial Edge and ParishSOFT) including report writing and design.
• Ability to work in positions requires a high level of trust and a high level of fiscal responsibility.
• Ability to work independently, with attention to detail, while being responsive to phone and walk-in inquiries. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
• Good oral and written skills, including experience with electronic communication and protocols.

Work Environment

• Most of the assigned duties are performed in an office environment

To Apply:  Please send resumes to Hr@diocs.org.  For further information or questions, please contact Human Resources at the Catholic Pastoral Center:  719-636-2345

Job Title:  Weekend Host (Part-time; see Hours below)

Location: Franciscan Retreat Center (Colorado Springs, CO)

Date Open: Open Now

Desired Start Date:  As soon as practical.

Pay Rate:  $16.00 per hour.

Hours:   Saturdays and Sundays - 7:45a.m.-12:30p.m. or 12:15p.m. - 5:00p.m.  

Benefits:   Part time employees earn discretionary time off and may receive holiday pay (depending on work schedule).

Job Description:  

Summary:  Must always maintain an understanding and appreciation of the philosophy and Mission Statement of the Franciscan Retreat Center.  Responsible for guest interface during weekend hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for reporting any events/emergencies to the Director or on-call individual
• Responsible for taking payments for items purchased through the gift shop/making change
• Responsible for guest check-out as well as responding to any guest needs
• Responsible for preparing coffee for morning/afternoon coffee services
• Responsible for taking down coffee service in morning/afternoon
• Responsible for running mugs through dishwasher
• Responsible for cleaning kitchen and making sure coffee pots are cleaned
• Responsible for trashing out of meeting rooms at appropriate times
• Responsible for tidying up the restrooms – trashing out
• Responsible for restocking hand towels and toilet paper in restrooms
• Responsible for cleaning up any leftovers from meeting rooms after groups leave
• Responsible for changing water dispensers when empty
• Other miscellaneous duties may be required as needed with regard to turn around

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Must be dependable, flexible, and self[-motivated.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Degree)
• One to three months related experience and/or training
• Or equivalent combination of experience and education

Language:

• Ability to read and understand/interpret documents such as safety rules, operating / maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports
• Ability to communicate effectively with groups of guests or employees of the organization

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense with an understanding to carry out details of written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problem solving involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of the tasks/duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear; taste or smell.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee may need to lift/ carry or move 25-50 pounds when replacing water bottles on dispensers.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

To Apply:  Parish applications can be found on this page at right, under "Related Documents" column.  Please send completed applications and resumes to Hr@diocs.org.  For further information or questions, please contact Human Resources at the Catholic Pastoral Center:  719-636-2345

Location:  Corpus Christi Catholic Church (Colorado Springs, CO)

Part-Time Position (Non-Exempt/19 hours per week - may vary depending on scheduled activities)

Date Open:  Open Now

Date Closed:  Until Filled

Pay Range:  $20 - $23 per hour

Benefits:   Part time employees earn discretionary time off and may receive holiday pay (depending on work schedule).

Summary of Job Duties:  The Youth Minister reaches out to all high school students (14-18) and middle school students in the faith community, provides formal catechesis, and enables youth to become missionary disciples.  The Youth Minister will also work with 8^th grade and youth in preparation for Confirmation

Minimum qualifications:

• Practicing Roman Catholic with a commitment to his/her faith
• Knowledge of Scripture, Catechism and Church documents
• Teaching experience in religious education preferred
• Able to communicate with all age groups from varying cultural and social backgrounds
• Skilled organizer and director of catechetical programs
• Familiar with uses of media and technology for program implementation

Education:  College degree in related area or equivalent education with experience

To Apply:  Parish applications can be found on this page at right, under the "Related Documents" column.  Please send completed applications and resumes to Carole Heindel, Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2318 North Cascade, Colorado Springs, CO 80907; or e-mail to cheindel@corpuschristicos.org.

Location:  Corpus Christi Catholic School (Colorado Springs, CO)

Full-Time Position: Non-Exempt - Salaried / 40 hours per week (7:15am -3:15pm Monday - Friday)

Date Open:  Open Now (will become vacant on December 2, 2024)

Date Closed:  Until Filled

Pay Range:  $27,000.00 - $30,000.00 

Benefits:   Full-time employees earn discretionary time off, medical and dental benefits, diocesan pension. 

Summary of Job Duties:  Supervision of students, preparation of materials and lessons for class, support discipline guidelines, supervise recess, lunch, rest time, and dismissal duty, assist with classroom and playground cleanup, carry out small and large group instructional activities, maintain licensure training, updates, and PDIS requirements, attend on-site and off-site professional development meetings, attend
after-hours school functions as needed.

Minimum qualifications:

• Practicing Roman Catholic with a commitment to his/her faith
• High-school diploma or equivalent
• Some school experience or working with children preferred
• Personable, professional, and enjoys working with children and families
• At least 18 years of age
• Basic clerical and organizational tasks
• Montessori background favorable

Education:  Lead teacher applicants must have Group Lead qualifications through PDIS.

To Apply:  Please send completed applications and resumes to Carole Heindel, Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2318 North Cascade, Colorado Springs, CO 80907; or e-mail to cprochaska@corpuschristicos.org.

Location:  St. Peter Catholic Church (Monument, CO)

Part-Time Position with possibility of Full Time: (Non-Exempt / Max 25 hours per week (PT) - Max 35 hours per week (FT)

Date Open:  Open Now (Part-time starting January 1, 2025, or until filled. Full-time possibility starting on June 1, 2025)

Date Closed:  Until Filled

Pay Range:  $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:   Full-time employees earn discretionary time off, medical, and dental benefits, diocesan pension. Benefits included upon request. 

Summary of Job Duties:  The Director of Faith Formation plays a crucial role in supporting the mission of the Church within the Diocese of Colorado Springs. This job description provides an overview of key responsibilities and activities but is not exhaustive; duties may shift with the needs of the parish. The Director reports to the pastor and collaborates with various ministry leaders, including the Confirmation Ministry, Youth Ministry, RCIA, and St. Peter Catholic School.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Leadership and Coordination
Faith Formation Program: Organize, direct, and implement catechetical programs for children in grades K-6, including RCIC for children and teens, while ensuring sacramental preparation for Reconciliation and First Communion. Organize registrations, attendance sheets, curriculum and all details related to running Faith Formation program.
● Sacramental Preparation: Coordinate sacramental preparation for Reconciliation and First Communion, ensuring compliance with diocesan guidelines.
● Christian Initiation (RCIC): Oversee Christian Initiation of Children and work with families to meet special needs or at-home catechesis where appropriate.
● Parent Catechesis: Provide parents of students in faith formation continuous opportunities for education and community-building. Parents with children in Sacramental programs should be required to attend additional catechesis, chosen and implemented by the Director of Religious Education. Organize, maintain & schedule the Parent Coffee and Donuts on Sunday morning at the same time as Faith Formation.
● Program Evaluation: Regularly assess the effectiveness of catechetical programs and materials.

Administration
● Curriculum Implementation: Ensure the curriculum aligns with diocesan and national guidelines.
● Sacramental Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and sacramental preparation.
● Event Coordination: Organize and schedule Faith Formation classes, parent meetings, catechist meetings & trainings, Vacation Bible School, and other parish events including but not limited to: All Saints Day Party, Nativity Play, May Crowning & Monthly Family
Adoration Nights.
● Program Communication: Ensure communication with families and the parish community through emails, handbooks, and weekly bulletins.
● Gifts and additional programs: Decide, organize, purchase, expense & wrap gifts for Catechists: Catechetical Sunday, Advent, Lent and end of year gifts for catechists. Coordinate activities, select gifts for families, and provide additional opportunities for spiritual growth—such as Bingo sheets, Rosary Challenges, and Advent and Lent initiatives—to encourage greater family engagement in the Catholic faith.

Collaboration and Communication
● Parish Staff Collaboration: Work alongside the pastor, school principal, teachers & employees, catechetical leaders, and other parish ministries.
● Safe Environment Compliance: Coordinate Safe Environment lessons, ensuring that volunteers, students, and staff comply with diocesan requirements.
● Catechist and Volunteer Support: Recruit, train, and supervise catechists and volunteers, providing spiritual formation and logistical support.

SUPERVISION OF CATECHISTS AND VOLUNTEERS
● Catechist Recruitment and Training: Recruit, interview, and train catechists for all faith formation programs.
● Volunteer Coordination: Supervise volunteers, ensuring they are supported, appreciated, and provided with necessary training and spiritual formation.
● Catechist Certification: Ensure that catechists receive diocesan certification and continued professional development.

Minimum qualifications:

• Practicing Catholic, with a strong understanding of Catholic theology and the Second Vatican Council.
• Proficiency in computer software including Google Sheets, Forms, Docs, Flocknote, and ParishSoft.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with diverse community members
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Education: 

•  Bachelor’s degree in religious education or a related field preferred but not required.
•  At least two years of experience in a church or parochial school setting as a teacher, catechist, or administrator.
•  Eligible for Advanced Religious Education Certification and compliance with Safe Environment requirements.

To Apply:  Parish applications can be found on this page at right, under the "Related Documents" column.  Please send completed applications and resumes to Father Gregory Golyzniak at ggolyzniak@diocs.org