Job Title:  Accounting Clerk I (Full Time: 40 hours per week/Non-Exempt)

Location:  Catholic Pastoral Center (Colorado Springs, CO)

Date Open: Open Now

Desired Start Date:  As soon as practical

Pay Range:  $19.00 - $ 21.00 per hour.

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.

Job Description/Summary of Job Duties: 

To further the spiritual and religious mission of the Diocese by aiding the accounting department in the following areas:  general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, audit, and general clerical.  Input changes, additions, payments, and intentions in the Financial Edge (Blackbaud).

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Accounts Receivable

• Assist in opening and listing incoming checks and cash to be matched with cash receipts daily.
• Invoice diocesan accounts receivable.
• Generate reports, including customer open balance and aged accounts receivable.  Review all information for accuracy and take appropriate action. 
• Address inquiries pertaining to the diocesan accounts.
• Maintain files of data reports, invoices, backup and statements.
• Post daily deposits into Financial Edge.
• Update bank control log daily.
• Track and invoice monthly Methodologies

• General Ledger

• Enter data regarding adjusting journal entries to the general ledger for the diocesan, pension plans, and Catholic Foundation.

• Miscellaneous Responsibilities

• Monitor the return of various parish reports to the Diocese, including Budgets and Parish Cash, Investments and Indebtedness Reports.  Prepare status reports for each to the Accounting Manager, Controller and Finance Officer, as requested.
• Create pdf versions of various monthly reports and deliver them to recipients by e-mail, mail or fax.
• Open and date stamp all accounting mail and distribute as appropriate.
• File documents as needed.
• Record retention: Prepare records for on-site and long-term off-site storage.  Destroy appropriate records per Diocesan policy.

Minimum Requirements:

• Two years of experience in bookkeeping.  Ability to work with highly detailed, confidential information required.
• ​​​​Experience with Financial Edge (FENXT -Blackbaud) required.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s degree in related field preferred
• Two years of accounting training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to work accurately with accounting software systems.
• Ability to learn the Financial Edge Accounting System, Microsoft Office, AdSystem and Development/Demographic Database.
• Demonstrate an attitude of service and openness to interruptions.
• Knowledge of clerical and accounting principles; ability to identify, troubleshoot, and correct errors.
• Ability to work with detailed tasks with a high level of accuracy and under strict deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers, and others outside of the Diocese.
• Ability to follow pre-determined routine and work within established parameters.
• Ability to receive instruction, to be organized, flexible, and be able to prioritize a diverse workload.
• Ability to communicate accounting information effectively with others (who possess a wide range of accounting competencies).  Develop a tolerance for those not in compliance with deadlines.
• Ability to discern when to pass inquiries on to others.
• Ability to work independently and maintain focus.
• Ability to be responsive to phone, e-mail, and walk-in inquiries.
• Dependable and conscientious.

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:  Executive Assistant (Full Time: 40 hours per week/Non-Exempt)

Location:  Catholic Pastoral Center (Colorado Springs, CO)

Date Open: Open Now

Desired Start Date:  As soon as practical

Pay Range:  $ 25.00 - $ 26.50 per hour.

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.

Job Description/Summary of Job Duties: 

To further the spiritual and religious mission of the Diocese of Colorado Springs by serving as Executive Assistant for the Bishop of Colorado Springs, the Vicar General, the Chief of Staff, and the General Counsel /Chancellor with responsibility for the overall efficient and effective operation of the Bishop's office

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve as Executive Assistant for Bishop, Vicar General, Chief of Staff and General Counsel/Chancellor
  • Exercise broad discretion in reviewing information from multiple sources to determine whether legal or ecclesiastical review is necessary
  • Review and respond to broad range of internal and external communications
  • Draft, edit, and review letters, decrees, and other correspondence to ecclesiastical, legal and civil authorities
  • Review, respond to and appropriately distribute e-mail from various inboxes
  • Manages multiple calendars prioritizing conflicting requirements and coordinating multiple diocesan events
  • Orchestrate travel schedule and arrangements for Bishop and members of the Senior Staff
  • Maintain current mailing and email list for all clergy, seminarians, and deacon aspirants for Bishop’s use
• Prepare materials for appointments, meetings, and conferences
• Direct day-to-day activities of the Bishop’s office including office management functions
• Submit and track expenses for Bishop’s office and residences
• Maintain Bishop’s personal and clergy mailing lists and assist in purchasing and mailing cards and gifts
• Maintain and update highly confidential parish files
• Ensure appropriate files are moved to the diocesan archives
• Maintain accurate records of clergy incardinations, excardinations, assignments etc.
• Ensure personnel files in the archives are updated with personnel assignments, moves, retirements, etc.
• Develop and maintain database to track clergy assignments and other confidential clergy information
• Maintain database of all mandated Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion in the Diocese
• Maintain current copy of Bishop’s Curriculum Vitae and respond to external and internal Requests for Information

Minimum Requirements:

Education:  Bachelor's Degree

Experience: Ten Years providing executive assistance to CEO/Senior Leader

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High proficiency with computers, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Knowledge of another language (Spanish) highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of Colorado Springs Community
• Knowledge of Catholic Church Structure including Secretariats of the USCCB and Papal Offices
• High level of skill in dealing with confidential information and independent determination of critical issues
• Ability to represent the Bishop’s Office with professionalism
• Ability to prioritize and self-direct a diverse workload and be flexible as priorities change
• Ability to work independently with limited or no supervision
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to supervise others effectively
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adjust schedule based on needs of Bishop (e.g. flex hours, occasional weekend, or evening work) 

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.