Director of Administration

St. George Catholic Church in Baton Rouge is accepting applicants for Director of Administration. The current administrator is retiring after 15 years of service. The Director of Administration is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the parish including personnel, front office protocols and all financial protocols. He/She is a professional administrator acting in support of the pastor and all parish staff. The position reports directly to the Pastor and works collaboratively with the entire parish community including staff, volunteer ministries, as well as all diocesan staff and administrators. The position requires a person of faith, committed to the Gospel and Mission of the Roman Catholic Church. He/She must possess a strong knowledge of accounting, Human Resource management and must maintain the highest standard of ethical business practices consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
CANDIDATES MUST HAVE:

• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting and church recordkeeping principles and practices
• Knowledge of property and facility management practices and procedures
• Knowledge of human resource management practices
• Skill in communicating and working with varying and diverse parish groups
• Five or more years of related experience and a practicing Catholic
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, or Accounting or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of the structures, operations, traditions, and theology of the Catholic Church.

Applicants should email a letter of interest, resume, and references to:  pamb@st-george.org