
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $70,900.00 - $127,300.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Paid holidays
Life insurance
Job Description
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, located at 202 W. Kronkosky in Boerne, TX, is a vibrant faith community serving its parishioners with dedication and a commitment to spiritual growth, pastoral care, and community involvement. As part of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church integrates a strong mission of faith, service, and fellowship, providing a spiritually enriching environment for all its members. This parish is known for its welcoming atmosphere, comprehensive ministries, and active participation in local community services and faith formation initiatives. The church fosters an environment where parishioners can deepen their faith, participate in sacramental life, and engage in various ministries that promote personal growth and community support.
The position available is for a full-time Parish Administrator reporting directly to the Pastor. This exempt salaried role operates Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and entails significant leadership responsibilities in managing the critical operational aspects of the parish. The Parish Administrator serves as a servant-leader who embodies the mission and values of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and the Archdiocese of San Antonio. The role includes planning, directing, and executing comprehensive parish management functions, including finance, human resources, facilities, communications, technology, office administration, pastoral care, faith formation, and community service partnerships. The administrator is charged with guiding and supervising parish staff to meet the Pastor's goals and ensure smooth parish governance in collaboration with pastoral councils and advisory groups.
Key responsibilities include financial oversight, ensuring budgets are managed effectively, and facilitating parish governance through collaboration with various councils. The administrator also oversees human resources management encompassing recruitment, employee relations, training, and compliance with Archdiocese HR policies and child safety standards. Communication is another vital area, with the Parish Administrator ensuring that all communications reflect Church teachings and the parish mission. Additionally, this role includes managing parish facilities and technology infrastructure, guaranteeing they meet operational and security standards. The administrator also plays a key role in parish event management, including capital campaigns and coordination with school operations.
This leadership position requires a mature, experienced individual who can navigate the complexities of a growing parish, balancing pastoral care with efficient administrative management. The ideal candidate should be a baptized Catholic in good standing with a demonstrated commitment to the Church's mission, possessing exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. A strong background in finance and human resources is essential, along with experience in complex organizational administration. The role demands someone who is well-organized, proactive, and able to handle multiple responsibilities with a sense of urgency and confidentiality. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a faith community while leading its operational success and fostering a collaborative, respectful environment among staff and parishioners.
The position available is for a full-time Parish Administrator reporting directly to the Pastor. This exempt salaried role operates Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and entails significant leadership responsibilities in managing the critical operational aspects of the parish. The Parish Administrator serves as a servant-leader who embodies the mission and values of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and the Archdiocese of San Antonio. The role includes planning, directing, and executing comprehensive parish management functions, including finance, human resources, facilities, communications, technology, office administration, pastoral care, faith formation, and community service partnerships. The administrator is charged with guiding and supervising parish staff to meet the Pastor's goals and ensure smooth parish governance in collaboration with pastoral councils and advisory groups.
Key responsibilities include financial oversight, ensuring budgets are managed effectively, and facilitating parish governance through collaboration with various councils. The administrator also oversees human resources management encompassing recruitment, employee relations, training, and compliance with Archdiocese HR policies and child safety standards. Communication is another vital area, with the Parish Administrator ensuring that all communications reflect Church teachings and the parish mission. Additionally, this role includes managing parish facilities and technology infrastructure, guaranteeing they meet operational and security standards. The administrator also plays a key role in parish event management, including capital campaigns and coordination with school operations.
This leadership position requires a mature, experienced individual who can navigate the complexities of a growing parish, balancing pastoral care with efficient administrative management. The ideal candidate should be a baptized Catholic in good standing with a demonstrated commitment to the Church's mission, possessing exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. A strong background in finance and human resources is essential, along with experience in complex organizational administration. The role demands someone who is well-organized, proactive, and able to handle multiple responsibilities with a sense of urgency and confidentiality. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a faith community while leading its operational success and fostering a collaborative, respectful environment among staff and parishioners.
Job Requirements
- Extensive financial and HR experience
- Experience creating and managing budgets
- Baptized Catholic in good standing
- Strong commitment to the mission of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church
- Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Proven servant-leader with pastoral approach
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate with sensitivity and courtesy
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 10+ years’ experience managing administrative functions
- Proven successful execution of change management
- Self-starter with strong organizational skills
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proven confidentiality
- Intermediate MS Office proficiency
- Successful criminal background check and references
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, human resources, finance or related field preferred
- Master’s degree preferred
- Extensive experience in finance and human resources
- Proven servant-leader with pastoral approach
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate sensitively and courteously
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to honor diversity
- Experience directing and managing administrative functions including finance, HR, IT, security, facilities and communications
- Successful execution of change management processes
- Experience collaborating with community service organizations
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of databases a plus
Job Duties
- Assist the Pastor in establishing and executing parish goals and objectives, including budget preparation, financial oversight and management, in collaboration with the Pastoral Council, ministry leaders and parish staff
- Collaborate with the Pastor, Stewardship Council, Finance Council, Pastoral Council, and staff to perform parish governance requirements
- Oversee the parish's financial operations, ensuring they operate within budget and meet financial goals
- Provide leadership and guidance over all parish operations, including Faith Formation, Administration, and maintenance, with particular emphasis on finance and human resources
- Perform all human resources leadership and administration functions, including HR policy and procedures, recruitment and employment, organization development, training, coaching, mentoring, employee relations, performance management, compensation, payroll and benefits
- Ensure communications among pastoral staff, ministries, parishioners, and community organizations reflect Church practices and parish mission
- Build a cohesive and respectful parish staff team, providing systematic training and development opportunities
- Supervise financial transactions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and payroll reconciliations
- Assist with Capital Campaigns for the parish and Archdiocese
- Manage parish records, calendar, and ensure documentation and policy adherence
- Oversee parish facilities maintenance and security
- Develop and evaluate financial sound parish use and events management
- Lead technology development, implementation, use and security
- Assess and manage parish technology and communication systems
- Evaluate and advise on parish contracts
- Oversee 100+ parish ministries and direct the execution of Parish fundraising and events
- Guide pastoral care, music, liturgical, and faith formation services
- Liaison for parish with deanery, outreach ministries, ecumenical functions, associations and community service organizations
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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