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:  $16.50 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

Reports To: Pastor

Team: Music Department

Status: Full-time exempt, in-office/onsite (40 hrs./wk.)

Salary: $65,000.00 -$68,000.00 / annual (BOE)

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.

Summary: To promote, coordinate and develop the active participation of the parish community in liturgical prayer and music.

This position is primarily onsite, with occasional nights and weekends required, based on the needs of the parish. This role requires a friendly, helpful, person with good judgment and a heart for serving the staff and community. 

Responsibilities:

Parish:

• Weekly direct the music and cantors for the Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 8:00 and 10:30am and 5:00pm liturgies. Cover holy days, Lenten Friday nights, Parish retreats & missions, regional Masses and other as needed
•  Act as accompanist at weekend Masses and seasonal liturgies
• To oversee all liturgical music for the weekend liturgies, assuring continuity throughout the liturgies and reviewing the music selections for each liturgy six weeks in advance
• With DRE coordinate and help execute the music for children's sacramental celebrations
• Partner with Pastor and DRE to design, prepare and execute all liturgies including various seasonal liturgies such as Lent, Easter, etc.
• Meet with engaged couples and coordinate music for weddings. Meet with families and coordinate music for funerals. Attend staff and liturgy meetings
• Meet with other music leaders before every liturgical season to coordinate appropriate music for that season

School:

• Meet with teachers to plan occasional school liturgies
• Accompanist during school Masses

Administrative:

• To serve as a resource person to parish staff and parish at large on the subject of music within liturgical worship
• Advertise and promote activities by use of weekly parish bulletin flyers, pulpit announcements and other appropriate media
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of all parish owned instruments. Coordinate with outside contractors to maintain sound system
• Supervise the person responsible for operating the sound system
• Order and distribute all music requested by music leaders
• Complete all volunteer paperwork and training as per Diocesan guidelines
• Coordinate replacement musicians for specific absences
• Submit purchase orders and ensure timely ordering of supplies
• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions

Budget:

• Propose a yearly budget plan of itemized financial assessment of the cost and expenses for the following items: a) Equipment b) Choir materials, c) Staff development expenses (professional memberships & subscriptions), d) Contracted musicians

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working
conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making
compensation decisions.

Minimum Requirements: Ability to play piano and organ, choir direction skills, good sense and knowledge of catholic church liturgy
Education: Bachelor's degree in music, ability to play piano and organ in church environment
Experience: Musical background or other background demonstrating application of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

•  Ability to formulate liturgies based on sound theology
•  Ability to provide musical performances and public speaking engagements
•  Strong interpersonal skills and leadership abilities to include sensitivity and confidentiality
•  Knowledge of church history, spirituality and liturgy
• Participation in continuing education, workshops and seminars
• A recognition of the role of the pastor in the parish and an ability and willingness to support that reality
• Willingness to attend parish functions
• Valid Driver License

Send resume, cover letter, references and salary requirements to St. Peter Catholic Church, 55 Jefferson Street Church, Monument, CO 80132. Attention to Fr. Gregory Golyzniak - pastor or email to <ggolyzniak@diocs.org>

Job Title: Coordinator of Elementary Faith Formation Catechists and Families

Location: Parker, CO

Submit applications by: August 13, 2025

Start date: As soon as practicable

Reports to: Director of Religious Education

Supervises: Volunteers

Cooperates primarily with: Middle School and High School Youth Ministers; Director of Adult Faith Formation; Choir Director

Full time, 30-40 hrs/week, with benefits

Salary: Hourly: $20.00-$22.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Sunday through Thursday with frequent evenings

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.

Employer summary: We are looking for someone in love with the Lord and His Church who is excited about working with Catechists of grades K-5, as well as the parents and children to build up the domestic church. This job consists primarily in building relationships with and supporting the catechists in our elementary faith formation programs, engaging with parents, choosing curricula for the elementary programs, cooperating with the school and lastly, having some interaction with the children in our programs. Ave Maria Catholic Parish comprises a Pre-K-8 school and nearly 3,000 registered families.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Know and pray for volunteers and families
• Inspire volunteers: giving volunteers a way to see what they are doing in the context of all of Salvation History, and that what they are doing is important because the Holy Spirit is breathing into it
• Equip volunteers for success in forming children in the faith
• Care for the needs of the volunteers in practical and tangible ways
• Recruit, train, build relationships with and support catechists and other volunteers through: spending relational time with them; trainings; retreats; materials and feedback; helping them to grow in their own faith and experience the joy of sharing the gift that is our life in Christ
  • Coordinate monthly catechist gatherings
• Maintain clear and constant communication with volunteers, including regarding schedules, safe environment training, etc.
• Cooperate intensively with the families of our children, re-proposing the Gospel to them and helping them to be the first and best catechists of their children. Find ways to help the family as a whole to encounter God in the Sacraments and live life as a family flowing from the Sacraments
  • Coordinate monthly elementary family gatherings
• Work together collaboratively with the other members of the faith formation team, pursuing a shared vision of the life that God desires to share with us and the joy of the Gospel
• Oversee faith formation programs for elementary school-aged children, helping children to experience the joy that comes from knowing the God who loves them and enabling them to interpret their experiences in the light of the Gospel
  • Coordinate weekly religious education classes for children in grades K-5 and help children and their families prepare for the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, and Eucharist
  • Coordinate with Ave Maria Catholic School teachers to assist students through sacramental preparation
  • Develop spiritually nourishing, engaging and fun activities during the summer and at other times to help children discover the joy and beauty of the Faith
  • Organize and record pertinent information for Sacramental Records

Requirements:

• Love for God and His Church
• Open to continued learning and formation in the life of God
• Solid commitment to prayer, discipleship and cooperation, demonstrated by frequent reception of the Sacraments, adherence to Church teaching, participation in parish life and openness to working with others
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Physical requirements:

Frequent communication with others, walking, standing, sitting, bending, operating standard office equipment, public speaking, and exposure to the noise of happy (and unhappy) children

The employee is expected to be a practicing Catholic in good standing, faithful to the magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church, and an active member of a parish. They are expected to conduct themselves according to the teaching, goals and mission of the Church, modeling Christian virtues in every aspect of their lives. Every employee must undergo a background check and training regarding diocesan standards.

The description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions.

Please submit resume and the Diocese of Colorado Springs job application

https://www.diocs.org/Portals/0/Documents/Offices/Human%20Resources/Revised%20Parish%20Application(2)%208-7-19.pdf?ver=9vBVeoMf6eFTrYcHU9zQDQ%3d%3d

to Father Tim O'Connell at dre@avemaria.church

General Purpose: To further the religious and spiritual mission of the Ave Maria Catholic School and Church by providing a variety of maintenance tasks, such as landscape, carpentry, minor electrical, plumbing, and painting at the School, Gym, Brownstein Hall, Dwyer Hall, Church, 2 Rectories and the Entire Premises. This includes cleaning, event set-up and takedown and securing of facilities. Minor maintenance included. Along with other essential duties and responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of yourself, the clergy, staff, students, parents, parishioners and a visitors by following the safety guidelines at all times
• Stay up to date with Virtus and the Virtus Coordinator at all times
• Perform light maintenance, repairs and special projects as needed, including light electrical (Example: changing light bulbs, replacing light fixtures, ballasts, outlets and switches), carpentry, replacing ceiling tiles, repairing equipment and facility to include plumbing fixtures, plumbing, and making emergency repairs in a timely manner
• Keep Sanctuary and bathrooms cleaned and sanitized between  Masses on Saturday and Sunday
• Complete necessary set-up, take-down and cleaning associated with events and functions.  This may include wall partitions, tables, chairs, etc. Move and maintain office furniture and equipment when needed.
• Painting/staining to include interior and exterior work when needed.
• Perform demolition during renovation, as required.
• Keep sidewalks free of debris and snow (occasionally before and after hours, as needed)
• Plow snow in parking lot, clear sidewalks, walkways, entrances, basketball courts, and field of snow and ice. Spread ice melt on entrances, sidewalks and walkways. Be available for early arrival for snow removal. (4:00am)
• Backpack clear entryways and walkways to make sure walkways are clear of debris.

• Ensure the sprinkler system is operating properly to include startup and shutdown.
• Maintain attractive grounds including fertilizing, mow, trim, and rake lawn, plant flowers and bushes, and clear weeds.
• Spray weed kill in areas of weed growth.
• Maintain the field by using the equipment provided

• Maintain roof and roof drains clear of debris quarterly, or more, as needed.
• Organize janitor's closets, monitors supplies and alerts supervisor regarding maintenance of adequate stock. Manages inventory of tools/supplies in good working order.
• Maintain and clean parking lot. Pick up trash around the premises
• Identify and schedule maintenance issues that need repair/attention.
• Oversees contractors in the absence of the Facilities Manager
• Assist/ perform in testing and inspecting 2 elevators on a monthly basis.
• Participates in weekly and monthly department meetings.
• Back up to Facilities Manager on alarm calls. Be available for on call on a 24-hour, 7 day a week basis for emergencies and troubleshooting HVAC control system.
• Perform other task and responsibilities assigned by the Facilities Manager, Business Manager, Pastor and School Principal.
• Regular timely attendance during stated core hours or hours approved by the pastor and management
• Make sure buildings are secure before leaving for the night
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds individually & 100 lbs team lift, as well as having complete mobility in building and grounds activities
• Ability to provide own transportation for job-related responsibilities including giving staff and clergy a ride on occasion. Pick up/ drop off equipment, bus, shuttle, Sunday donuts. Have a clean driving record, insurance and registration
• Maintain a basic knowledge of industrial chemicals
• Must be able to work independently, be self-directed, and thorough in completing projects in full
• Find creative solutions for a wide variety of facility needs and provide input to supervisor.
• Perform custodial tasks not provided by contractor.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Clean up any spills, biohazards and emergency calls from front office.

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principle job elements essential for making compensation decisions.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Commercial custodial experience preferred, minor repair work, carpentry and painting experience are a plus.

• Strong human relations skills desired.

• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends.
• Preferred but not required:
  • Basis IT Support experience
  • Ability to drive School Bus, including a Class B CDL License. Will consider training to attain Class B CDL License if don’t have already have one.

Or other background demonstrating application of the following knowledge, skills,
and abilities:

· Knowledge of basic HVAC and mechanical functions of a large non-residential building.

· Must be able to climb ladders

· Familiarity with common hand and power tools: screwdrivers, saws, drills, wrenches and hammers

· Ability to effectively communicate with staff, volunteers and parishioners.

· Understanding and respect for working in a Catholic Church environment.

· Ability to work independently

· Ability to lift 50 pounds and move large furniture and equipment.

· Ability to provide own transportation for job-related responsibilities.

· Availability to be on-call for emergencies

· Good organizational and planning skills

We offer competitive pay and benefits package for this position. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for maintaining facilities, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $20 -$24 /hour DOE

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Parker, CO 80138 (Required)

About the Employer

As Catholics in the Diocese of Colorado Springs, led by our Bishop and in communion with our Holy Father the Pope, we are committed to deepening our union with Jesus Christ through worship, prayer, formation and to bringing Christ to the world through word, witness, and service.

Please submit resumes to: Damon Engelby @ dengelby@avemaria.church

Location: Sacred Heart Church (Colorado Springs, CO)

Date Open: September 2025

Desired Start Date: November 1, 2025

Pay Rate:  The position is approximately $10,500 a year. $50 per rehearsal, $100 per Mass, $200 per wedding.

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

Job Description

Part-time Music Director Job Posting

Reports to:       

Pastor and/or Associate Pastor; coordinates with the Director of Music at Sacred Heart Church.

Work Hours:   

Saturday, 4 pm at Holy Rosary Chapel in Cascade, and Sunday, 5 pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Manitou Springs, and all necessary planning, preparation, and rehearsal time.

Responsibilities:         

• Planning and preparation for the liturgical music at each Mass
• Provide keyboard accompaniment, both piano and organ   
• Choir preparation, communications, and rehearsal as needed
• Coordinate with the Music Director at Sacred Heart to ensure consistency and appropriateness of music selections for the Catholic liturgical year

Requirements:

• Knowledge of the Roman Catholic Liturgy and experience with the structure and requirements of liturgical music
• Competency with piano and organ; must read music
• Experience with directing a choir or music ensemble; ability to work comfortably and productively with varied levels of singing/musical skill
• Willingness to invite and encourage participation by volunteer choir members and musicians

Includes the opportunity to play at weddings if interested.

Position starts November 1, 2025. If interested, please contact KC Krumpak, Business Manager, at kckrumpak@sacredheartcos.org.