Business / Operations Manager Opportunity at St. Joseph Catholic Parish – Golden, Colorado

St. Joseph Catholic Parish is a warm, welcoming faith community of approximately 650 families nestled in the beautiful foothills of Golden, Colorado. We are a place where faith is lived daily through vibrant worship, active parish ministries, religious education programs, and joyful fellowship. Our historic parish (founded in 1867) serves the city of Golden and surrounding areas and is a member of the Archdiocese of Denver.

We are seeking a dedicated and faith-filled Business / Operations Manager to support our Pastor and parish staff in stewarding our resources and ensuring our facilities and operations run smoothly. All responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with Archdiocese guidelines if applicable.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Stewardship

• Oversee all financial record-keeping, including general ledger, accounts payable, and tracking contributions via PushPay.
• Collaborate with the Finance Council to develop the annual budget and prepare monthly/quarterly financial statements.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and prepare annual reports for the Archdiocese and parishioners.
• Train staff and volunteers on cash handling and related internal control procedures related to offertory, fundraisers, religious education, and other parish events.
• Serve as Risk Manager including filing all insurance claims and overseeing applicable regulatory compliance.

Facilities Management

• Partner with the Pastor to ensure our church, hall, and education center are clean, safe, secure, and well-maintained.
• Oversee rentals of the Parish Hall and Education Center.
• Maintain accurate asset records, oversee short- and long-term capital projects and non-recurring maintenance needs, and seek RFPs for competitive bidding as necessary.
• Oversee and support parish technology needs (computers, website, AV equipment, phones, copiers, etc.) liaising with appropriate vendors to maintain a secure and efficient technology environment.
• Coordinate and attend monthly Finance Council meetings and attend other parish committee/council meetings as needed (possibly evenings/weekends).

Operations

• Assist with personnel management, including job descriptions, benefits, performance reviews, hiring, separations, and supervising maintenance staff.
• Manage Gift Shop operations including sales planning, inventory management, sales tax reporting and point of sale reconciliations.
• Foster strong relationships with Archdiocese staff and parish volunteers.

To Apply or Ask Questions

Please send a resume and cover letter explaining how your interest and background align with our needs to business@stjoegold.org

We are excited to welcome the right candidate whose talents will directly support St. Joseph’s mission of evangelization, joyful discipleship and serving others!

• Practicing Catholic with a desire to live your faith daily in the workplace, bringing a heart of charity and patience when assisting individuals across a diversity of life circumstances.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant business experience.
• Prior supervisory and managerial experience, with operations experience in a parish or similar organization.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with an ability to foster collaboration among a wide variety of people in different walks of life (e.g., Pastor, clergy staff, Archdiocese, parishioners and volunteers).
• Demonstrated understanding of information technology environments and related vendor management.
• Adaptable to a flexible schedule, including occasional availability beyond standard business hours and on weekends to support business operations and parishioner needs.