Director of Parish Administration - Jefferson City, MO

Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City•Jefferson City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cathedral of St Joseph in Jefferson City, MO is seeking a Director of Parish Administration to support the Pastor in the daily administration of parish life. This role oversees staff, coordinates parish operations, and helps ensure our ministries work together to fulfill the mission of the Church. We are looking for a practicing Catholic with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills who desires to serve the Church in a meaningful way. The Director of Parish Administration serves as the primary coordinator and supervisor of parish staff employees, supporting the Pastor in the administration and daily operations of the parish office and is accountable to him. This role ensures that parish ministries, staff, and operations function collaboratively to support the mission of the Church: proclaiming the Gospel, celebrating the sacraments, and serving the community. The Director of Parish Administration fosters communication, accountability, and unity among parish staff while implementing the pastoral vision established by the Pastor.

Requirements

Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
Commitment to the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church.
Bachelor’s degree in theology, pastoral ministry, Catholic school administration, business administration, nonprofit management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3–5 years of staff leadership or management experience.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to lead teams with pastoral sensitivity and professional accountability

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Catholic parish, school, diocese, or ministry setting.
Experience supervising staff or coordinating ministries.
Experience implementing strategic or pastoral initiatives.

Responsibilities

Foster a positive, mission-driven workplace rooted in Catholic values.
Provide direct supervision, accountability, support, and coordination for parish staff members, some of whom are volunteers.
Conduct regular staff meetings to ensure communication, collaboration, and alignment with parish priorities.
Assist the pastor in hiring, onboarding, evaluating, and developing parish staff.
Address personnel concerns and support conflict resolution when needed.
Coordinate day-to-day operations of parish offices and ministries.
Ensure parish policies and diocesan guidelines are followed.
Assist with strategic planning and implementation of parish goals.
Oversee administrative systems and workflow across ministries.
Serve as a central communication point among the pastor, and parish staff.
Assist with internal and external parish communications.
Promote transparency and collaboration among parish departments.
Work with parish staff and Finance Director to monitor departmental budgets.
Ensure effective use of parish resources.
Assist with planning for staffing and ministry needs.
Support the pastor in implementing the parish pastoral plan.
Encourage staff formation and professional development.