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Jan 21, 2019

Agency Assistant Featured

Knights of Columbus Insurance, Andrew Wheaton Agency Lakewood, CO, USA Contractor

Jan 15, 2019

President - Notre Dame Preparatory Catholic High School Featured

Job Posting for President NOTRE DAME PREPARATORY ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix and Notre Dame Preparatory High School, Scottsdale, Arizona, is seeking an enthusiastic, visionary, faith-filled servant leader to serve as President. This individual must be capable of exemplifying and promoting Catholic values with a strong commitment to and experience in Catholic education. Entrepreneurial, mission-driven candidates from varied careers including, but not limited to, Catholic and independent schools as well as higher education and non-profit organizations are welcome to apply. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader seeking to take an outstanding educational institution to the next level. The mission of Notre Dame Preparatory Roman Catholic High School is to form students by integrating faith in a college preparatory curriculum, promoting academic excellence, moral values and lifelong service. The primary role of the President is to provide overall leadership for Notre Dame Preparatory Roman Catholic High School to achieve the fullest attainment of the school’s unique Catholic mission, in accordance with the governing documents of the organization and under the direction of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Phoenix and the Board of Directors. The President, a practicing Catholic in good standing, is the overall leader and facilitator of the community of faith and bears ultimate responsibility for the integrity of the doctrine and practice of the spiritual life of Notre Dame Preparatory Roman Catholic High School. Notre Dame Preparatory High School is a growing co-educational diocesan high school with strong parental support and involvement. Offering a college preparatory curriculum, the school serves the greater North East Valley community. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An active, practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church, with a commitment to ongoing formation in catechetical and spiritual leadership development. Able to articulate a clear understanding of the Catholic faith, and to serve as a committed witness to its mission and teachings. Ability to exercise prudent and independent judgment, and maintain efficient, confidential procedures in handling Diocesan matters. Demonstrated capacity for broad institutional leadership: previous experience in executive leadership at a secondary school, college, or corporation; with the ability to speak to the mission, oversee the executive leadership and day-to-day operations, and interact with various Boards, donors and the general community. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including proven ability to engage and inspire a wide range of stakeholders, build creative and mutually beneficial relationships within the philanthropic, corporate, public, governmental and non-profit sectors, as well as the parent/student communities the school serves. Capital campaign experience is a plus. A high degree of credibility, integrity and self-confidence is essential. Must have a master’s degree in education or a related field. The ability to inspire and motivate students, faculty, staff and families. Energy, enthusiasm and warmth – the ability to relate well to individuals of varying backgrounds. Ability to maintain active compliance with conditions of employment (which includes, but is not limited to, Safe Environment Training, Fingerprint clearance and memorialized acknowledgement of Diocesan and Catholic Schools’ Code(s) of Conduct.) Must meet Catechist Certification Formation pursuant to Diocesan policy. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary negotiable based on experience, education, and credentials. Benefits include employee health insurance, retirement, sick leave, vacation, short-term disability, and social security. APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2017 (qualified applicants may be interviewed earlier than the stated deadline) APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Candidates must complete online application and provide all required documents. For questions, please contact the Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools Office dsalce@diocesephoenix.org 602-354-2345 Web address: https://catholicschoolsphx.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2037 For a complete job description for the position https://www.dropbox.com/s/wt6e94njcm036ej/Job%20Description%20-%20President%20Notre%20Dame%20Prep.pdf?dl=0

Diocese of Phoenix Scottsdale, AZ, USA Full time

Jan 03, 2019

School Receptionist - Administrative Assistant Featured

The main purpose of this position is to provide clerical support to the principal and be the receptionist for the parish school. This position involves a variety of standardized and routine administrative tasks such as typing, receptionist functions, data entry, and updating record-keeping systems within well-defined office procedures with limited supervision. Major Duties and Responsibilities Answers and screens all incoming calls (parents, potential new families, vendors, etc.). Placing telephone calls of a general nature to parents as needed. Maintain student records and files both hard copy and digitally as directed. Maintains student attendance records. Prioritizes/triages questions or issues to determine the necessity of intervention by the principal. Handles opening and closing of academic year functions. Open, sort and distribute mail. Interacts daily with students, staff, parents, volunteers and general public in a professional, confidential and diplomatic manner. Ensures coverage for faculty; arranges for and handles substitute services as needed. Assists substitutes when they report to the office for their assignment. Assists in the maintenance of all faculty absences and substitute payroll information as directed. Provides information concerning parish and school policies, procedures, actions and activities; assists with scheduling and maintenance of events in the parish and school activity calendars. Monitor the health room and aid students in health matters. Essential Requirements Ability to work confidentially with discretion. Handle confidential information regarding families and colleagues at the parish and school. Complete work independently in a timely manner with numerous interruptions. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Easily adapt to changing activities and workloads; work positively and cooperatively with others. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; bilingual is defined as fluency in reading, writing and speaking both languages. Work schedule is August through June. Hourly rate depends on experience. Applicants must submit a completed application and a resume with references to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Attn: Pastoral Assistant for Administration, 6600 Highland Dr., Vancouver, WA 98661 or emailed to hr@stjoevan.org . Application materials and a full job description are available at https://stjoevan.org/jobs Position is open until filled.

St. Joseph Catholic Church Full time

Nov 20, 2018

President/CEO Featured

Catholic Charities Fort Worth, Texas has an immediate need for a dynamic and courageous President/CEO to carry forward the agency’s vision of ending poverty, one family at a time. Become part of this amazing mission by joining an innovative team that is helping people in our community and across the nation find new hope and a stable future. About CCFW Catholic Charities Fort Worth (CCFW), is an enterprising nonprofit with a belief that ending poverty is possible. Our diverse services, poverty solutions, and income-generating social enterprises help tens of thousands in our 28-county diocese each year, most of whom are the working poor, some of whom are even Catholic. We strategically challenge the way poverty is addressed nationwide by scrupulously testing our own case management methods through research partnerships, exporting our known solutions to other nonprofits, and serving as a resource for what works on Capitol Hill. We have been entrusted with a 108-year legacy of doing good and have a bold goal to end poverty for 10,000 families in our community by 2026. CCFW’s mission is to provide service to those in need, to advocate compassion and justice in the structures of society, and to call all people of goodwill to do the same. We are rooted in Catholic teachings that say the poor have the moral claim on the conscience of the nation. We approach all our work through prayer and our relationship with Christ to strengthen our purpose. We utilize every resource we have so we can serve our clients in the most effective and efficient way possible. We don’t just want people to subsist in poverty. We want people to move out of crisis and to a place where they can thrive. Ending poverty isn’t just something that will help those affected. It will impact everyone. CCFW is transforming the way our nation addresses poverty through opportunities to testify about our case management strategies before Congress, and to share what works with the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), the Aspen Economic Strategy Group, Independent Sector, the Philanthropy Roundtable, the Catholic Charities USA network, and others dedicated to finding an end to poverty. CCFW’s strategies have been featured in Oren Cass’s new book The Once and Future Worker , AEI’s book This Way Up , and a National Public Radio series of stories on ending poverty. CCFW is actively expanding its successful Stay the Course TM college persistence research project throughout the Fort Worth-based Tarrant County College system and replicating the project in other communities nationwide in order to contribute to the growing body of evidence about what works to end poverty. CCFW has a 2018 operating budget of $46M, with $2.5M in reserves and a $10.3M endowment. The agency is on track to meet its 2018 fundraising goal of $9.8M. CCFW’s President/CEO has had three direct reports: A Chief Operating Officer (COO) responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the agency. CCFW’s COO has 3 years’ tenure at the agency and expertise in integrating people, processes, and resources to fuel sustained organizational performance. A Head of the CEO Office responsible for supporting the President/CEO in the external work of the agency, including public relations, research and evaluation, policy and advocacy, VIP fundraising, and strategic planning. The Head of CCFW’s CEO Office has 3 years’ tenure at the agency and experience managing teams, developing new opportunities, and executing high-level plans. An Executive Assistant Other agency officers and senior leaders are supervised by the COO and include: A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with 13 years’ tenure at CCFW and licensure as a Certified Public Accountant A Chief Services Officer (CSO) with 5 years’ tenure at CCFW, 27 years of experience in the social services field, and recognition as a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and board-approved LPC Supervisor A Head of Advancement with 20 years’ tenure at CCFW A Head of Technology with 1 years’ tenure at CCFW A Head of Human Resources with 3 years’ tenure at CCFW A Head of Social Enterprises with 1 years’ tenure at CCFW Position Summary CCFW’s President/CEO leads the agency to carry out its mission, vision, values and strategic plan. The President/CEO provides overall leadership, direction, coordination, and evaluation of the whole agency, and serves as the face of CCFW with donors, the public, policymakers, and other stakeholders. The President/CEO’s overarching focus is to position CCFW to end poverty, one family at a time. The following behaviors are necessary for success: Uphold CCFW’s mission, vision, values, and service philosophy in all aspects of the agency, including business practices, client services, staffing responsibilities, and community involvement. Demonstrate a progressive, forward-thinking, visionary attitude about the growth and potential of CCFW’s mission and work. Provide the overall leadership for CCFW. Ensure a culture where those involved in the organization feel engaged and a part of the mission. Work in collaboration with the Board of Directors. Manage staff with professionalism and skill, specifically working closely with the COO and Senior Leadership Team. Generate and monitor the implementation of a strategic plan for the agency. Exercise collaborative efforts with the Diocese of Fort Worth, parishes and other churches, other social service organizations, companies, institutions, and officials to develop and expand services that benefit our clients and the community. Develop and preserve relationships with foundations, trusts, companies, organizations, and individuals who could become donors or funding sources. Work in collaboration with the Advancement division and Board of Directors to raise the funds necessary to do the work of CCFW. Serve as the face of CCFW to the public. This position reports directly to the CCFW Board of Directors. Base Job Qualifications A belief that ending poverty is possible Catholic in good standing Master’s degree in social work, business, or related field Can articulate and demonstrate the ability to oversee the management of all facets of the agency At least five years of executive experience A resident of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth Required Competencies CCFW solicited feedback from a variety of stakeholders on the most critical qualifications and priorities for the new President/CEO. The following ideas were identified as most important for the success of the President/CEO and the good of CCFW. Visionary outlook. You are always looking ahead and see problems before others do. You live by the importance of solving for tomorrow, today. You dream big, trusting in your strong team to execute the details. You are not afraid to walk where no one has gone before, knowing if no one tries, nothing will change. You don’t settle for the status quo and are unafraid to say “no” to one thing in order to say “yes” to something better. Unwavering commitment. You know that ending poverty is possible; now your work is to figure out how to get there. You show your ability to execute a big idea by doing what you say you will do and holding your team accountable. You believe that research and evaluation is the key to improving and finding what works for the good of the people we serve. You have a strong personal faith and don’t compromise Catholic values for a quick win. Everything you lead the agency to do ties back to our goal to end poverty. Connecting with people. You build trust with your COO, Senior Leadership Team, and CCFW staff through humility, vulnerability, and listening. You understand how important relationships are to sustainable fundraising and show it by deeply and thoughtfully cultivating your VIP donors. You are a polished speaker who can captivate a room – whether it’s an intimate gathering of Fort Worth donors or a Congressional hearing on Capitol Hill. You are always looking for opportunities to connect everyone you meet to the mission and work of CCFW and have a knack for getting people on board. Seasoned leadership. You’ve led a large organization, with the budget and staff that comes with it. You are ready to leverage your experience to amplify CCFW’s end-poverty work. You know how to build up, empower, and hold accountable others around you so CCFW has the leaders it needs for the future. You radiate the belief that CCFW is one tribe and know that you are just one person on a large team of skilled and passionate professionals working to end poverty. You are generous with your knowledge and ideas but know when to sit back and let someone else shine. Preferred Competencies Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience and abilities: Experience using the Benevon fundraising model Experience using the Entrepreneurial Operating System and Traction Tools Experience with talent selection and development using tools such as Gallup’s Engagement Survey, Gallup’s StrengthsFinder Assessment, and Culture Index Compensation and Benefits Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and verifiable salary history. CCFW offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Our employees can participate in a retirement plan with a generous 6% match. A progressive paid leave plan allows you to earn more time off the longer you are employed, and we provide paid time off for 12 designated holidays each year. This is a full-time, exempt position. Process of Candidacy The President/CEO search is led by the Search Committee of the CCFW Board of Directors. For consideration, all applicants must apply and submit their resume and cover letter through the employment page on our website: www.catholiccharitiesfortworth.org. Opens a New Window. Click on “Employment” to visit our career page. Select the “President/CEO” job posting and click the “Apply” button at the top right of the posting. Please complete all fields with relevant information requested. Applicants must also complete a work traits survey in conjunction with the application. For priority consideration, candidates should submit initial materials by January 28 , 2019 . Select candidates may be asked to submit additional information or participate in additional screening. Catholic Charities Fort Worth is an equal opportunity employer. Additional Information To learn more about CCFW and our work, please visit our website and social media channels: Web: www.catholiccharitiesfortworth.org Opens a New Window. Facebook: www.facebook.com/catholiccharitiesFW Opens a New Window. Twitter: www.twitter.com/CCFortWorth Opens a New Window. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/catholic-charities-fort-worth Opens a New Window. YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/CCDOFW Opens a New Window.

Catholic Charities Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX Full time

Nov 15, 2018

Chief Financial Officer Featured

Maryvale seeks a goal oriented hands-on leader to serve as its next Chief Financial Officer. Rooted in the Catholic faith and charism of the Daughter of Charity, Maryvale heals, empowers and educates children and families to instill hope for a more fulfilling future. This is achieved by providing residential, educational, mental health, and community-based services in an environment of dignity, love and respect. Maryvale’s programs and services are offered at their 16-acre Rosemead campus, with one additional program site in Duarte. The organization’s budget is $22 million. For more information about Maryvale, please visit www.maryvale.org . Reporting to and partnering with the President & CEO, the CFO will set financial policy and direction while also being an active participant in, and driver of, the organization’s overall financial strategies. Leading all financial administration, business planning, and budgeting initiatives, the CFO is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, compliance, and billing for government and private contracts and grants. The CFO will be a seasoned leader with at least ten years of broad finance experience. Experience managing finance (accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting) for a complex nonprofit entity with multiple funding sources and diverse program areas is desired. Although the person in this position does not need to be a practicing Catholic, the successful candidate must be respectful of and willing to support the values of the Catholic Church. An undergraduate degree is required; a CPA and/or MBA is preferred. Maryvale has retained Morris & Berger to conduct the Chief Financial Officer search. To apply and to review the full position description, please submit application, including resume and a letter of interest, in confidence to Morris & Berger through their website: www.morrisberger.com/currentsearches/maryvale .

Maryvale Rosemead, CA, USA Full time

Nov 15, 2018

Bilingual Sales Representative, Southern California Featured

If you are interested in helping transform the hearts and minds of learners in all educational settings, we would be interested in considering you for this opportunity. If you consider yourself to be passionate about selling to the Diocese and the Spanish speaking market as well as being excellent at building long lasting relationships, this may be the perfect opportunity for you to consider as your next long term opportunity. FieldPros, Inc specializes in recruiting for Education companies. We are currently helping an organization that is best known as a Catholic Publishing organization. This organization has a long lasting and excellent reputation in the industry. They are a small to mid size organization with a family feel. Their focus is on marketing core and supplemental curriculum as well as a blended curriculum to the K-12 market. They are hiring bilingual Sales Representatives. These roles are located in the Los Angeles, CA area as well the Southern California region outside of LA. In this role you would be selling to private and Catholic schools as well as to the Diocese and parishes. As a Sales Rep selling to the K-12 market you will be responsible for: Promoting, selling and securing orders from existing and prospective customers – markets including private and Catholic schools as well as to the Diocese and parishes Demonstrating print and digital products and services to existing and potential clients Meeting territory sales quota for each year Requirements include: Bachelor’s degree or 5 years related experience Bilingual in Spanish Extensive experience selling in private school, Catholic schools and parish markets Must have a proven track record of success Must have excellent communication skills Must be comfortable selling digital and print curriculum Must possess valid driver’s license to drive a Company-provided vehicle Must be able to travel 50-75% within the assigned territory This opportunity includes a good base salary plus variable comp, company car, gas card and excellent benefits including Medical and 401k. To be considered, please send a resume to Merrit Bachman (merrit@fieldpros.com)

FieldPros, Inc San Diego, CA, USA Full time

Nov 15, 2018

Bilingual Sales Representative, Los Angeles, CA Featured

FieldPros, Inc Los Angeles, CA, USA Full time

Jan 22, 2019

Grant Writing Intern - Non-Profit

Creatio is offering a 3-6-month internship designed to gain insight into practical, non-profit related experience with an emphasis on grant research and writing. As a junior member of the team, you will have the opportunity to learn and work on projects with a goal of guiding all people to encounter the beauty of creation and the Creator. The internship is unpaid but may include a project trip sponsored by Creatio. Who We Are: Creatio is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit Catholic organization in the state of Colorado, and our mission is to guide all people to encounter the beauty of creation and the Creator through service to the poor, mission trips, outdoor adventure and environmental stewardship. What Our Organization Does: Creatio works to promote this mission of reconciling human persons with the environment through service to the poor, mission trips, outdoor adventure and environmental stewardship. Through these experiences, we work to create an environment of encounter – encounter with God, with ourselves, with others, and with creation. Creatio members are volunteers, professionals, and friends working to address environmental and human issues on a deeper level. Our goal is to facilitate an active transformation of ourselves and others, as well as the environment. Location: Remote or Denver, CO Start date: Summer 2018 Time commitment: based on availability Responsibilities: Perform grant research to identify most likely grants to be awarded to Creatio. Identify and connect Executive Director with key contacts from qualified grant foundations. Draft grant applications. Submit Letters of Inquiry for qualified grants. Qualified Candidates will possess: Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills. Desire to grow in the Catholic faith and encounter the beauty of creation and the Creator. Good leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a team as demonstrated through extracurricular activities, school projects or work experience. Strong computer skills – knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Apps. Problem solving skills, attention to detail and critical thinking abilities. Bonus : Grant writing experience. If you are interested in this position, please click the APPLY NOW button below. Thanks!

Creatio Denver, CO, USA Intern

Jan 22, 2019

Digital Marketing Intern

Creatio is offering an internship designed to gain insight into practical, non-profit related experience with an emphasis on social media marketing and design. As a junior member of the team, you will have the opportunity to learn and work on projects with a goal of guiding all people to encounter the beauty of creation and the Creator. The internship is unpaid but may include a project trip sponsored by Creatio. Who We Are: Creatio is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit Catholic organization in the state of Colorado, and our mission is to guide all people to encounter the beauty of creation and the Creator through service to the poor, mission trips, outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship. What Our Organization Does: Creatio works to promote this mission of reconciling human persons with the environment through service to the poor, mission trips, outdoor adventure and environmental stewardship. Through these experiences, we work to create an environment of encounter – encounter with God, with ourselves, with others, and with creation. Creatio members are volunteers, professionals, and friends working to address environmental and human issues on a deeper level. Our goal is to facilitate an active transformation of ourselves and others, as well as the environment. Location: Remote or Denver, CO Start date: Summer-Fall 2018 Time commitment: based on availability Responsibilities: Work with Creatio Executive Director to generate marketing ideas and bring them to production Create image and video posts for various social media platforms Use Hootsuite to post to multiple social media platforms Interact with potential participants and partners via social media Shoot and edit high quality photos Assist with Google AdWords updates Assist in development of Creatio 2017 Marketing Plan Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of marketing via Facebook Insights and Google Analytics Shoot and edit high quality videos (desired) Qualified Candidates will possess: Strong passion for digital marketing Desire to learn about non-profit industry Excellent organization and prioritization skills Proactive and willing to pitch in wherever needed Basic understanding and willingness to learn design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva Photo editing skills Bonus : Video editing skills If you are interested in this position, please click the APPLY NOW button below. Thanks!

Creatio Denver, CO, USA Intern

Jan 22, 2019

Missionary Guide

Creatio is offering a full-time position to an adventurous, organized, self-motivated and highly skilled individual who is in love with his/her Catholic faith and has a passion to share it with others through outdoor adventures and mission trips. Who We Are: Creatio is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit Catholic organization in the state of Colorado, and our mission is to guide all people to encounter the beauty of creation and the Creator through service to the poor, mission trips, outdoor adventure and environmental stewardship. What We Do: Creatio works to promote the mission of reconciling human persons with the environment through service to the poor, mission trips, outdoor adventure and environmental stewardship. Through these experiences, we work to create an environment of encounter – encounter with God, with ourselves, with others, and with creation. Creatio members are volunteers, professionals, and friends working to address environmental and human issues on a deeper level. Our goal is to facilitate an active transformation of ourselves and others, as well as the environment. Start date: July 2019 Commitment: We ask that participants commit for one-two years from the start date. Additional commitment can be determined at the end of the initial year(s). Location: Denver, CO Responsibilities: Trip guiding: Confidently lead outdoor adventures and mission trips, including thorough trip preparation, execution, and follow-up, while keeping participants safe, engaged, and having fun. Discipleship: Authentically form friendships with participants and, at the proper time, engage in spiritual dialogue and activities, encouraging them to have deeper encounters with Christ and His Church. Content Creation: Develop formation materials to empower others to lead their own Creatio Experiences. Coaching: Equip Creatio Leadership Team members with the knowledge and resources they need to successfully lead their own Experiences Certifications: Become certified as a Wilderness First Responder (Creatio will cover cost of this). Fundraising salary: Engage family, friends, and anyone who may be interested in the mission of Creatio to financially support your efforts as a missionary. The first two months will be paid at a rate of $X and $Y, respectively, after which time you are expected to be fully self-sufficient with fundraising support. Outreach: Identify and connect with potential trip participants, organizations, universities and parishes to form new partnerships and grow the impact of Creatio worldwide. Travel: Fly to mission and adventure locations throughout the world. Qualified Candidates will possess: Adventurous spirit, passion for the outdoors and desire to grow in the Catholic faith. Strong desire to serve the poorest of the poor and improve the livelihood of others. Experience leading mission and/or adventure trips. Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a team and independently as demonstrated by previous work or internship experience. Problem solving skills, attention to detail and critical thinking abilities. Good writing and verbal communication skills. International travel experience. Ability to work with a diverse client base from various cultures, languages and backgrounds. Basic proficiency in Spanish desired. Tentative Timeline: JULY Start Date: July 9 (flexible) In office orientation: July 9-13 Co-guide backpacking trip: July 20-22 Fundraising coaching AUGUST* SRS Bootcamp: Aug 6-7, Plano, TX Outdoor Leadership Summit: August 17 Wilderness First Responder Training: Date TBD SEPTEMBER Trekking for Kids Camino de Chimayo: Sept 27-Oct 2 OCTOBER Creatio Wilderness Retreat: Oct 12-14 NOVEMBER N/A DECEMBER Penn Adventure Mission to Peru: Dec 28-Jan 11 REMAINING TIMELINE TBA WEEKLY: Creatio Status Call BI-WEEKLY: Fundraising check-ins with E.D. (Adam) MONTHLY Fundraising coaching/check-ins with board member Meet with new potential partners Lead local adventure Help facilitate Creatio Leadership Team meeting *There is a possibility for Missionary Guide to enroll in the Denver Archdiocese’s Leadership Training in August. Frequently Asked Questions 1.) What percentage of the job is allocated to fundraising? The fundraising that you do is specifically for your salary. Each dollar that you fundraise will go towards your salary, minus an administrative fee to cover taxes, payment processing, etc. The salary that you receive will be based on a budget that you complete in the first month of your employment--you will determine an appropriate monthly salary and begin fundraising to reach that monthly donation goal. The first two months of employment will be primarily focused on fundraising, where you will undergo a two day training with SRS ( https://supportraisingsolutions.org ) and spend the majority of your time setting up meetings with potential donors to reach your monthly fundraising goal. 2.) What are your expectations for the fundraising aspect of the job? The expectation is that within the first two months, the majority of your fundraising will be completed (you will have donors supporting you monthly to cover your salary). On an ongoing basis, you will dedicate around 4-8 hours/week of your time to steward existing donors and identify new donors as necessary. 3.) How extensive is your fundraising training? This consists of a two day workshop with Support Raising Solutions. We will also assign you a personal fundraising coach who will be available to you throughout your employment to answer questions, mentor you, and give feedback on the fundraising process. You will also participate in a weekly one-on-one fundraising meeting. We all want you to succeed so our team is here for you and has many tips to share. 5.) Do you provide housing? No. The applicant is responsible for including housing in his/her fundraising budget. Creatio can assist with housing recommendations. 6.) Am I personally responsible for the cost of my own mission travel expenses? No. We will cover the cost of all mission travel expenses. 8.) Is there room for advancement within your organization? Yes - since we are a small organization, there is a ton of room for advancement. This will be based on your desire to take on new roles as you get more familiar with Creatio. 10.) Your tentative timeline covers months 1 through 5; Do you have a sense of the nature of the job after this training period? We will continue to have several more pilgrimages, adventures and missions ongoing after the inital five months. The role will remain pretty consistent for the remainder of the year with your focus being on guiding trips, outreach to your local community and outsiders to participate in Creatio trips, and maintaining your fundraising goal. See more information From our fundraising guide. God has given us the great gift of calling us to serve Him in a very concrete way by physically going to the poorest of the poor. We have the great opportunity to look into the faces of the people we will serve. What a blessing! Many people do not have the opportunity to serve in such a concrete way; however, we have the opportunity to invite others to join us in this mission. God calls us all to be missionaries in different ways. “Some give by going, others go by giving.” We have the ability to help others answer their specific call from God. Asking others to join in this mission is opening up a door for them to serve the Lord. It is a gift to them! Stay tuned for more information as we continue to finalize this program. If you are interested in this position, please click the APPLY button below. Thanks!

Creatio Denver, CO, USA Full time

Jan 16, 2019

Clinical Office Manager - Lincoln

The Immaculate Heart Counseling Center of Catholic Social Services seeks a positive, organized, and mission motivated leader for the position of Clinical Office Manager in Lincoln, Nebraska. This person will manage the administrative functions of the clinic helping create a culture of compassion and effective service. Job Description is available at www.cssisus.org/who_we_are/careers.html. This is a full time, salaried position with benefits. To apply, please email cover letter, resume, and two references to humanresources@cssisus.org. Position is open until filled.

Catholic Social Services Lincoln, NE, USA Full time

Jan 11, 2019

Collaborative Administrative Assistant

JOB PURPOSE: The Administrative Assistant is a professionally qualified team member who reports directly to the Pastor/Administrator. This person assists the Pastor/Administrator in fulfilling his responsibility for the administration of the parishes of the Collaborative and implementing the Pastoral Plan. In addition to supporting the New Evangelization, this position is responsible for the provision of administrative support for the operations of the parishes of the Collaborative. This person is discreet in his/her actions and totally confidential in all settings and dealings. NEW EVANGELIZATION: Understand and support the mission of the Catholic Church Have a support role in implementing the New Evangelization as the central aspect of each parish in the Collaborative. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide receptionist services for the offices. Ensuring that visitors and callers are greeted in a welcoming, courteous and professional manner and that clear and accurate messages are taken. Ensure that incoming calls are screened and mail & deliveries are sorted & distributed. Ensure proper secretarial and/or clerical services are provided to the Pastor/Administrator, Finance & Operations Manager, Priests and Deacon as needed. Prepare all correspondence as required. Coordinate preparation of weekly church bulletin for both parishes. Interact in a positive and professional manner with staff, volunteers, parishioners, and visitors. Create and maintain databases for programs. Oversee sacramental records management, including record retention time frames are adhered to and ensuring that permanent records are stored in a safe place as required. Ensure that anniversary Masses are booked & recorded properly and dates are reserved and approved by the Pastor/Administrator. Ensure that the CORI process and other Safe Environment policies are in compliance with RCAB mandates. Maintain up to date records of all volunteers with their proper paperwork. Coordinate and schedule volunteers as directed by the Pastor/Administrator. Oversee that an up to date filing system is properly maintained, including new parishioner registrations, and financial contributions for offertory/grand annual collection. Generate letters to parishioners regarding donations as needed to meet IRS law. QUALIFICATIONS: Participant in the sacramental life of the Catholic Church-including faithful attendance at Sunday Mass. High School diploma required, AS preferred. At least 5 years experience in an administrative or senior support role. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Publisher, Word and Excel. Knowledge with social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter and Meetup. Constant Contact experience preferred. Working knowledge of computer hardware. Knowledge of Parish Soft/Connect Now programs preferred. Ability to troubleshoot software problems with various vendors. Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential, sensitive, timely, and critical matters using excellent judgment, tact, respect, and discretion. Ability to anticipate needs, establish priorities, maintain confidentiality, demonstrate discretion, project a positive attitude, and exercise a high level of professionalism. Excellent relationship building skills with a strong focus on service to others. A level of engagement, creativity, and humor. Ability to establish trust and work collaboratively. Excellent organizational and communication skills, and ability to multitask and effectively work in a changing environment. Must be willing to support the mission and vision of the Roman Catholic Church. Experience working or volunteering for a Catholic entity and knowledge of the Catholic faith a plus. Ability to use a computer keyboard for up to 8 hours/day. Ability to sit for up to 8 hours/day. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Watertown Catholic Collaborative Watertown, MA, USA Part time

Jan 09, 2019

Intern/Assistant-Paid

Live the teachings of Jean Vanier and Henri Nouwen! Live-in and live-out opportunities available. Gap year students are welcome to apply. Both a resume and cover letter are required for consideration. The Intern/Assistant facilitates the topics of physical care, safety, personal growth/support, spirituality, and community lives of each Core Member are happening within the home. This person is to provide consistency and continuity in the lives of the Core Members. Visit our website to learn about us: www.larchewavecrest.org In the Abraham House, our Core Members need assistance in the morning hours, late afternoon, and evening. An Assistant helps Core Members (adults with developmental disabilities) with basic needs: hygiene, health, finances, recreation, personal and spiritual growth. Share household responsibilities including cooking, cleanliness and maintenance of house and yard, upkeep of community vehicles, transportation for Core Members, record keeping. Help plan celebrations, leisure activities, trips, prayer, community nights, retreats, one-on-one outings with Core Members, other assistants and House Leader. Welcome guests and visitors into the home. Be an ambassador for L’Arche Wavecrest through experiences with local community events, social media, religious affiliations, and volunteers. Become familiar with and live by the L’Arche Rules of Cooperation. Develop supportive relationships with families of Core Members, neighbors, and professional human service workers (case workers, health care providers, counselors). Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship

L'Arche Wavecrest Orange, CA, USA Full time

Jan 03, 2019

Development Manager

Experience Requirements : 8+ years’ experience in non-profit development; Experience in donor centric communication desired. Characteristics: Flexible, adaptable, results-oriented, highly organized, self-starter, creative, quick learner, positive attitude, proven team player and leader. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required/Preferred : A sound working knowledge of fundraising, operational and financial principles; Sensitive to Christian-based fundraising; Experience in marketing and strategic fundraising message development; The ability to comprehend and effectively communicate Cross Catholic Outreach’s mission to donors and team members; Proven experience in fundraising, strategic planning and execution of major and middle donor gifts campaigns; Proven ability to work independently and take initiative in effectively communicating Cross’ major and middle donor projects and goals; Proven ability to oversee budget development and systematic monthly/quarterly and annual reviews to ensure profitability; Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and resolve problems quickly; Excellent oral and written communication skills, in English, as well as superior interpersonal, organizational and motivational skills; Familiarity with donor/customer database management and online fundraising tools is required. Strong technical skills and proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, is strongly desired; Ability to be an effective team member, motivator and team leader; Ability to travel domestically and internationally Ability to accompany donors and staff on international vision/mission trips to visit Cross projects in developing countries. Position Summary : Responsible for the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of Cross Catholic Outreach’s leadership annual donors, i.e. donors giving between $1,000-$5,000 annually. The manager will lead a team responsible for raising funds for Cross Catholic Outreach’s signature fundraising campaigns, broadening the base of support, and strengthening the major donor pipeline. Key Responsibilities Under the direction of the Senior Director and in collaboration with other Manager(s), align donor desires and campaign offerings with key company goals; Serve as the Major Donor Department’s liaison for the program development and analysis for assigned annual fundraising campaigns for assigned donor groups; In collaboration with Cross’ marketing department, conduct routine testing of the effectiveness of campaign materials and messaging, survey donors’ responses to campaign solicitations, and test segmented mailings; Develop a donor uplift process to strengthen the major donor pipeline with a goal of moving up donors in giving and engagement in close collaboration with other Development Manager(s) and Senior Director; Develop and implement lapsed donor solicitation strategy for assigned donor groups; Enhance donor stewardship programs, specifically the new donor welcome process, for assigned donor groups; Increase the number of donors contributing monthly to Cross Catholic Outreach and collaborate with marketing to ensure these donors are cultivated and stewarded well and uplifted to major donors or planned giving; Lead, manage, support and evaluate International Development Associates, each managing portfolios of 1300+ donors. Utilize this team to welcome new donors, visit donors, thank donors, follow-up on campaign solicitations and other key initiatives related to the department’s goals; Spearhead weekly coaching to team members and monitoring of sales skills, calling goals and donor cultivation and stewardship responsibilities of team ; Pay key role in managing and forecasting the revenue budget for the assigned donor groups; Responsible to adhere to the annual benchmarks for assigned donor groups and team members; Provide reports to the Senior Director for submission to the Cross Catholic Board on a quarterly basis regarding department activities and financial accountability; Contribute to short and long-term organizational and fundraising planning and strategy as a member of the management team; Spearhead special projects as they are assigned; Represent the department in meetings where necessary. Other Responsibilities Uphold established department protocols; Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Cross Catholic Outreach Pompano Beach, FL, USA Full time

Jan 02, 2019

Philanthropy Officer

Christendom College Philanthropy Officer – Western Region Summary Every mission-driven organization needs inspired and determined advocates to step in and drive a period of growth that elevates the impact of the organization to a higher plane. Could that advocate be you? If you are an energetic and outgoing person who loves to meet and truly get to know others, come join our Advancement Team as the lead Philanthropy Officer for our Western Region. You will be a front-line ambassador, a specialist at building interpersonal relationships and empowering donors to make significant gifts of $10,000-250,000 in order to be fully engaged in Christendom College’s mission to restore all things in Christ. You will exercise creativity and drive in expanding our efforts in the Western region of the United States. Who We Are Christendom College stands as a rare bastion of authentically Catholic liberal arts education that is working, without federal funding, to mold and shape the next generation of Catholic leaders. We’re proud that our classical liberal arts curriculum led the Cardinal Newman Society to declare that “Christendom sets a standard for fidelity and traditional education against which other Catholic liberal arts colleges are measured.” Our vibrant community, faith-life, and challenging academics have ensured that we are repeatedly ranked as a top Catholic and conservative college. Our Advancement Team works hard to make this success possible and is a critical driver in the College’s growth. In the wake of a successful $45 million campaign, the Team continues to build our base of support across the United States. What Your Day as a Philanthropy Officer Will Look Like Schedule and hold discovery meetings with potential major gift and planned giving prospects through Western United States with the goal of discovering their interests and passions relating to Christendom and assessing their philanthropic inclination and ability to make a gift to Christendom. Schedule and hold face to face meetings & phone meetings to nurture prospect relationships and reinforce their commitment to the mission. Prepare for and implement efficient travel plans to maximize time spent with supporters. Build a deep and sincere relationship that brings the donor to a “yes” by asking the donor at the right time for the right amount for the right purpose that fulfills their desired impact through major gifts of $10,000 or more. Show sincere gratitude and help donors understand the impact of their giving through personal and tailored updates, notes (including handwritten), news and event briefings and invites, congratulations and condolences. Track activity with timely and thorough contact reports delivered to the Data Entry Specialist and monitor progress on goals using the Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT database. Communicate and collaborate with other members of the Advancement Team to stay fully engaged and integrated with the on-campus team, celebrate successes, strategize on donor cultivation, and work with the team to fully live out our core values and achieve financial goals . What You Need to Be Part of the Team You exemplify the following core values: A commitment to putting Christ’s will first in all you do The giving of self to others Respect for the dignity of all you encounter, whether supporters, team members, or the waiter during dinner A strong commitment to personal excellence and accountability Personal integrity The importance of family life You enjoy meeting people and learning what is important to them You deeply understand and are proficient at communicating Christendom’s mission Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills Experience – Minimum of 3 years fundraising or sales experience in higher education or comparable industry. Education – BA degree; Newman Guide recommended colleges preferred Willing and able to travel and work from the road on a regular basis. What the Position Offers A mission-driven, cohesive, collaborative, and faithful team that starts every meeting and activity with prayer and puts the interests of our donors first. A supportive back office that provides you with the data assistance, research, materials, and resources you need to succeed. Independence and a flexible work schedule, including telecommuting. Competitive compensation that rewards results. Strong benefits, including excellent HSA plan with employer contributions. The opportunity to create – the opportunity to build and expand the Western Region is limited only by your creativity and drive. Location The Western Region covers the Western half of the country, from Missouri to California, with the Philanthropy Officer focusing on key cities and a primary concentration on California and the West Coast. For efficiency and effectiveness, the Officer should live and work from a location within the Western Region. A visit to the College’s picturesque campus in the foothills of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in the flourishing Catholic community of Front Royal, Virginia for team meetings and collaboration will be required at least every 4-6 weeks. How to apply To submit your application, e-mail your cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Danielle Lemieux at lemieux@christendom.edu . Your cover letter should explain why you belong at Christendom and what you can contribute to the Advancement Team. Candidates will be required to complete Christendom’s Human Resources application. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Christendom College Western Region of USA Full time

Jan 02, 2019

Behavioral Health Therapist

Full-time position available for fully licensed LMSW or Ph.D. psychologist providing individual, family/marital, substance abuse treatment, and group therapy. Minimum two years post MSW professional experience in outpatient setting required, with proven ability to deliver effective short term, solution-focused treatment in an outpatient setting. Must be able to maintain minimum weekly required caseload. Total compensation includes competitive salary, exceptional benefit plan with generous employer contribution, 401k retirement option, plus paid time off with an additional 14 paid holidays per year. Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County is proud to celebrate 60 years of exceptional service within our community. If you are a qualified professional interested in a rewarding career opportunity with an established organization, we encourage you to apply today. Please submit resume and cover letter including salary requirements to jobs@csswashtenaw.org with the subject line HR-BHS-JFC . No phone or email inquiries, please. EOE.

Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County Ann Arbor, MI, USA Full time

Dec 14, 2018

Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry

The Diocese of Rapid City, SD, has an opening for a Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. The position requires forming and inspiring youth and young adults in the Catholic faith, preparing leaders, and providing support and resources for youth and young adult ministry. The position requires a practicing Catholic with a personal relationship with Jesus and a passion for sharing the faith. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in theology, catechetics, or related field with a sound Catholic theology. Prior experience in parish youth ministry preferred. Must have excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills, and ability to relate to pastors, adult youth ministers, youth, and young adults. Requires willingness to travel throughout the diocese, including some weekend and evening work. Complete job description is available on the diocesan website at: http://www.rapidcitydiocese.org/chancellor/employment/

Diocese of Rapid City Full time

Nov 28, 2018

Communication Director

Job Title: Communication Director Reports to: Pastor Role Purpose We’re looking for a senior-level director who wants to use his or her marketing and communications skills to impact our parish effectiveness with spreading the Gospel. The ideal candidate thinks strategically and has experience leading a team of communications professionals in a deadline-driven work environment. This role will require a firm understanding of our Church’s mission and vision. This role will serve the parish, school, cemetery, and mausoleum of St Teresa of Avila Parish in Summit, NJ. Duties and Responsibilities The Communications Director will perform the following functions: Effectively manage a team of staff, freelance, and volunteer content creators and content managers (print, web, video, social media, etc) in a manner that aligns our various communications venues. Consistently provide training opportunities for staff and volunteer team members. Serve as the church’s brand manager, responsible for safeguarding how the church’s brand is portrayed in all communications pieces. Work with local media outlets to share the stories about how our parish is impacting the community. Develop the parish’s mobile-first inbound marketing and communications plan that will attract new people into our communications channels, deepen their engagement, and strategically bring them into the life of the church. Create a system of quality control for all the communication the parish produces, from web copy to emails to printed products to videos. Take ultimate responsibility for all pieces of church content, including print, email, social media, web, mobile app, etc. Ensure every piece of content is technically effective, grammatically correct, doctrinally accurate, and within the church’s brand framework. Work with the church’s facilities staff to ensure all signage throughout the campus communicates effectively within the brand framework. Serve as part of the church’s leadership team, helping to inform decisions with an understanding of communications needs. Participate in all staff meetings and retreats. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Some items to be considered for the position: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or equivalent work experience. Master’s degree preferred. Some academic work in theology preferred. At least 5 years experience leading a team of communications/marketing professionals. Excellent communicator (both written and verbal) and creative thinker with the ability to use data to inform strategy. Has a mobile-first mindset that consistently incorporates innovation within a communication strategy. An ability to manage the different “seasons” of the church, to lean in to work when periods are particularly busy and to lean in to family and other responsibilities during the rest of the year. Strong attention to detail. Familiarity with the inbound marketing methodology. Demonstrated proficiency in marketing automation software. Intermediate knowledge of online advertising platforms, particularly Facebook and Google. Keen understanding of modern branding techniques. Demonstrated understanding of communications to a Catholic-Christian parish community. Ability to proofread content and check for both theological and grammatical errors as needed. Growing Catholic faith and character. A commitment to the mission of the Roman Catholic Church. Preferred skills: HTML/CSS Adobe Creative Suite WordPress Understanding of and willingness to serve within the doctrinal commitments of the church. Must pass a criminal background check Must receive a Protecting God’s Children certificate Considerations Some items to be considered for the position: Full-time position Nights, weekends, and flexible hours are required Benefits included Tuition assistance possible Continuing professional development If interested, please forward your resume and a cover letter to Nick Leeper at nickl@stteresaavila.org .

St Teresa of Avila Church 306 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ, USA Full time

Oct 31, 2018

Missionary, Serving the Homeless

Interested in becoming a Missionary?? Serve with us for 1-2 years in our Year of Service program or join us for two months during the summer for our Summer of Service program. Missionaries (ages 18-27) live in a household with their peers sharing a life of community, prayer, service, and simplicity. In teams of three, they walk the streets daily, living out authentic Christian charity through encountering the poor. They also have the opportunity to take courses in Theology and Catholic Social Teaching as well as gain leadership experience in non-profit operations through Christ in the City internships. Dates: August 13th – June 30th Location: Denver, CO

Christ in the City Denver, CO, USA Full time

Oct 26, 2018

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles seeks a collaborative fundraiser with an entrepreneurial spirit to serve as Director of Development for the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF). CEF was established as an independent charitable trust in 1987 by Cardinal Roger Mahony with support from a core team of prominent business and community leaders in Los Angeles. CEF’s mission is to provide tuition assistance to the most financially deserving students attending Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Its purpose is to make a quality Catholic education accessible to students in need because it lays the foundation for academic achievement and develops values for family, community, and service. Other CEF programs and activities are donor-designated and include the SOS (Save Our Students) Program, Visual Arts Program, Sports Equipment Program, and the Big Yellow Bus Program. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has been directing and sponsoring schools since 1865 and is the oldest, largest, most effective non-public school system in California. For more information, please visit www.cefdn.org . Reporting to the Chief Development Officer for the Archdiocese, the Director of Development is responsible for cultivating relationships with prospects and existing doors for support of tuition assistance and is involved in a full range of development and marketing duties, including working with other development and program staff, as well as a volunteer board. The successful candidate will be a strong relationship builder with seven to ten years of experience in nonprofit development, ideally as a gift officer. A proven track record of cultivating donors, motivating volunteers, and building strong relationships will be expected. It is preferred that the successful candidate be a member of a Roman Catholic faith community. A Bachelor’s degree is required. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has retained Morris & Berger to conduct the Director of Development, Catholic Education Foundation search. To view the full position description and apply, please submit application, including resume and a letter of interest, in confidence to Morris & Berger through their website: www.morrisberger.com/currentsearches/cefdn .

Archdiocese of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA, USA Full time

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Catholic References

Feb 27, 2018

Catholic References : The old adage “it ain’t what you know it’s who you know” still has a lot of truth to it. Sometimes this old phrase was stated in a derogatory light by people upset that they did not get a job or an advancement because someone else had “a connection”, and the disappointment is understandable. However, my answer to that is get you own dang connections, and many times these are synonymous with your References. As a recruiter, I can’t stress enough how important good references are. They can make or break you in the final stages of the job offer process. I have had candidates who “closed the deal” with a great reference check (this is where either the client or myself actually picks up the phone and talks to the reference about you….can be very enlightening!) and a few who have been rejected because something came out in the reference check that gave me and/or the client reason to pause and rethink. As a Catholic candidate looking for a Catholic job you absolutely should use your Catholic contacts as good references. A priest you have known for a long time or a favorite professor from college are great references. In the secular corporate world, you might have to give this some thought and consideration. The companies are few and far between who overtly welcome people to bring their faith into the work place and even those would have their limits (Chick-fil-a and Hobby Lobby come to mind). Here are some practical tips you should use on your references: You should have at least 4 references, I prefer 5 or 6. I am almost never interested in “personal” references except for maybe the priest or professor mentioned. Ideally references should be people you have worked for, worked with (like a peer or colleague) or someone who has worked for you (these have been some of the most powerful, as a company loves to know what someone who worked for you thought of you). When you are in Job Search mode and actively interviewing, you absolutely must reach out to your references and let them know they may be getting a call. You never want them to be “blind-sided” or sound confused when they pick up the phone. I like to see references at the end of a resume, to me it says “Hey, I am comfortable and confident in these references, you don’t have to ask, here they are!”. However, if you prefer to have a separate document, that is fine, just always have if available to immediately email or hand across the table in an interview situation. You never want to say something like “oh, yeah I can get those together and send them over”. References are a very powerful tool and often don’t get the attention they deserve. When I have a candidate who offers solid references from the 3 companies they have worked for in their career, I intuitively know that they have had a good track record and those References should confirm it!

Resume Writing 101, Class #3

Feb 14, 2018

Resume Writing 101, Class #3 Have you created your “Career Management” file yet?? If not in about 12 years you will think back and say “man, I should have listened to the recruiter dude!”. Other things to consider on your resume: Each job in your career should have from 4 to 10 great bullet points that describe your responsibilities and accomplishments with the position(s) you had with the company you worked for. If you are going to put the effort in to make a great resume, really take some time and make the most of each bullet point. For example, you could say (and I see this all the time) something related to your responsibility as a Sales Rep that goes like this: Responsible for sales growth in my assigned territory. (pardon me while I yawn!) OR (Drum roll please!!) Consistently prospected and closed strategic accounts facilitating a 31% increase in new petroleum sales revenue and expanded the companies geographical service area by 25% from 2006-2008. Who would you want to interview?? Education: Whether you have a lot or very little education, build out this section as much as you can. If you have a high GPA’s, list them. If you graduated with honors, say so. If you have a degree from a school that people outside of the geographical area might not be familiar with, use a little space with 2 to 3 sentences telling a little about the school and maybe even why you were attracted to go to that school. In the education section I also like to see any industry certifications you might have especially if they pertain to the position you are hoping to interview for. Computer Skills: Especially in todays job market, you must highlight any and all computer skills you have and especially any Programs you are familiar with. Use terms like “basic proficiency”, “proficient” or “expert” to describe your abilities on any programs you see the hiring company is interested or even think they might be interested in. Affiliations: If you are not currently a member of the local or national Associations that are in direct relations to the industry you want to work in I would suggest you make that happen. Usually it is a minor annual fee and it shows a perspective employer that you are engaged and care about the field you work in. I might just set you apart from a similar candidate and give you and edge. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER list on your resume that you have your real Estate License, that you are the owner or part owner of another small business or that you are a “consultant” (unless you have been consulting full time for more that 18 months. There is a whole other blog that needs to be written on this!!). You might as well just add a note to the resume that says in bold print that “all you really want is a paycheck and even though I will do my best to show up every day and put my time in, I’m really going to be worried about what I need to do to meet my other work-related responsibilities”. When I see stuff like this on a potential candidate’s resume, I don’t give it a second look and just move on. Personal: I really like a personal sections where you say stuff like: Avid reader, Outdoor enthusiast, Pee Wee Football coach for my kids, Active church member with a focus on supporting the local food bank or whatever it is that you are into and gives some interesting aspects of who you are. Some people are reluctant to add a Personal section and the tell me that “well…that’s kind of personal”, and I’m thinking “well duh!!”. I can only tell you that unless you put something really weird or controversial in this section it can only give the person reading the resume some insight to who you and may even identify something you have in common which usually gets an interview off to a more comfortable start. **Bonus tip** usually with font size, adjustment of margin width and height or other little format tricks you can get your resume to be a perfect 1,2 or 3 pages. If you find that you just can’t make it look right without having 2-3 inches left on the last page, I would not hesitate to put your references in that space. I need to write a whole blog or two on references and reference checks, so look for these down the line!

Resume Writing 101, Class #2

Jan 23, 2018

Resume Writing 101, Class #2 From my first post on this subject, I hope you noticed I used the term MANAGE in describing what you should do with your resume. What did I mean by that you might ask, well it is just this: Don’t just keep your resume on your computer or tablet only to need it again in five years and realize it was on the hard drive of a device two devices ago. Keep a “Career Management” file in both hard copy and a dedicated external drive (thumb drive is perfect). You should set a calendar reminder for every 6 months to block off an hour and really update your resume. Every six months you should have something new to add to what you have accomplished with your current job, or what new training you have gone through or possibly a promotion that gets highlighted. If you treat your resume like a living breathing document and update it on a regular basis you will find that when you need it again i.e. someone is knocking on your door with a good career opportunity or you feel like you have moved past your current job and want to see what else is out there, it will be up to date and ready to go in a jiffy. I can’t tell you how many potential candidates I have reached out to with a good opportunity who tell me they have to update their resume or even have no idea where their old resume is and have to start from scratch. What I usually get is a half-assed cobbled together mess, and to me it tells me a lot about the quality of that candidate. As stated in Class #1 that resume can be worth a million bucks, treat it that way! Additional things to consider on your resume: No stupid email addresses! Make sure the email address on your resume is easy and professional. I would even encourage you to create an email address that you dedicate only to your career management file and make sure it is tied to your cell phone. That way you know any time you get an email to that account you know it is career related. The last thing you want is a recruiter or company trying to reach out to you only for the email to get lost in the hundreds you get on your everyday address or one you don’t check much anymore. Think with Google brain! In my favorite resume template I highly encourage the use of “Key Strength” terms listed with bullet points to easily highlight the key strengths that you think you bring to the table and also match up to the Job Description for the position you are seeking (explained in detail in my seminar). They definitely make the resume “pop” and should catch the eye of the hiring manger but maybe even more important, they make your resume very “searchable”. So, when you write your resume really think about the words (some would say “power words”) that you think both describe you, your talents and your experiences and use them through out your resume so that when someone like me is searching for someone like you, you come up at the very top of the search! Capicse? Dates! When I see a resume with career history that only uses the year I am immediately suspicious that the person is trying to hide gaps in their work history. People who often have gaps can (rightly or wrongly) often be perceived as someone who can’t keep a job and it can hurt you. As an example, if you put that you worked for Coca Cola from 2002 to 2006 and then for Pepsi Cola from 2007 to Present, I will immediately wonder if you had a gap. It is possible that you quit Coke at the end of December 2006 and started with Pepsi on January 2 nd of 2007 and had a seamless transition, which is great. However, it is also possible you got fired from Coke in March of 2006 and started with Pepsi in July of 2007 a full 16 months later which makes employers curious to say the least. It is always better to put the Month and year and make sure that the perspective employer knows up front that you have gone from one position to the next with a logical and upward career progression. If you do have a gap, it’s better to be upfront about it and just explain the reason behind it. OK, good for now, Class #3 coming soon!

Job Descriptions Matter!

Jan 09, 2018

Job Descriptions Matter! [can you drink a few beers and not make an ass out of yourself??!!] I had a new client call about three years ago and after a couple conversations he determined we were a good fit for his company and we signed a recruiting contract. I liked the guy from the very first conversation, strait shooter very passionate about his business and seemed like he genuinely cared about his employees and customers (this proved to be absolutely true as I still do a lot of work for him to this day!!). Why he called: He called because a key person in his organization was leaving after a long tenure (for health reasons) and it came as a shock and was very upsetting and unexpected. Then the conversation went something like this. “it will be hard to fill this person’s shoes……this role is vitally important to our organization…” I asked him several open-ended questions about the role and got out of the way, he talked for 45 minutes and I had great notes and a great idea of what he needed. Last thing I said was do you have a Job Description put together and he said they had never had one before because this person had always been in the role, so they were “working on one”. I said “great, start with a blank sheet of paper and really focus on describing your company and the essential responsibilities of this job…etc.”. What I got: The job description I received was so disappointing to say the least (and unfortunately very typical)! It read as if he went out and purposefully found the 10 most boring people he could find, sat them in a room and said just hit the main requirements, the main job responsibilities and definitely don’t be too specific on the compensation we can’t afford to over pay on this position…blah..blah..blah..boring..boring..etc..etc.. The job description did not remind me of this owner or his company at all. I did mention this was a new client, right? Well, I also mentioned he was a straight shooter and so am I, so even at the risk of offending him, I told him “this Job Description Stinks” (I used a different word, dear old Mom might read this ya know!) and after a pregnant pause, he retorted “really?”, then he laughed a little and said something like “yeah…writing these things isn’t as easy as I thought..” and then something like “OK, mister smartypants recruiter dude….you write the damn thing... you’re the expert!”. And so I did! I won’t bore you with this much longer, but here are some excerpts from the Job Description: I couldn’t delete the boring Company Description resembling an obituary fast enough, and went with a paragraph including this: In the last 30 years we have put Blood, Sweat and Tears into a company that everyone from a Summer Intern to the CFO can be proud of…..we have grown from $0.0 to $30M in revenue and earned every dime by working hard and putting our customers and employees first.” Instead of the boring: “Perform daily task as assigned”, I wrote this: “we expect you to be a “servant leader”, every morning you should review the tasks at hand and then communicate to your staff in a manner that says “good morning, we are going to have a great day!....I’m here to help you…what can I do to help YOU meet OUR objectives today? And by the way, the president will be saying the exact same thing to you every morning and he means it!! If you are a sit at your desk and dictate orders kind of manager please don’t waste your time or ours, only sleeve roller-uppers welcome!! Instead of “Some travel required” I went with “We expect all employees to represent our company well. In this role, you in particular will from time to time need to attend industry trade shows, attend off-site meetings with industry associations and entertain clients. Can you engage in pleasant conversation in a social setting and [can you drink a few beers and not make an ass out of yourself??!!” OK, hopefully you get the picture and this was for a trucking company, so the language was actually quite appropriate and the whole job description thou similar to what I have shared with you was very professional and well written. I can only tell you that the response to this particular Job Posting on our website and a couple other trade specific posting sites was off the charts! I had never had such a good and well-qualified response rate. I even had people I was actively pursuing respond saying, “I’m not currently looking, but if I was I would love to work for a company like this!” My recommendations: If you spend less than an hour writing a Job Description, it is probably just OK. If you just copied and pasted from a couple other Job Descriptions to get the task off your desk it probably will not be as effective as it could be. I you want mediocre candidates and a mediocre response to your job posting just stick with the same old thing. I know from experience a well written and sincere Job description gets the attention of the best qualified candidates. Even those who might not be currently looking. You may be thinking that candidates should be beating down your door for the opportunity to work for your company. The best candidates are not! You have to SELL your job opportunity and the best way to start is with a great and compelling Job Description!

Resume Writing 101, Class #1

Dec 20, 2017

Resume Writing 101, Class #1 Resumes are Important and a document you should MANAGE for your entire career! Nothing surprises me anymore! I have seen stellar resumes from people with little experience and a high school diploma and the worst resumes imaginable from candidates with 20 years’ experience holding a PHD. What do you think a resume is worth? About a million buck! Think I’m kidding, in a seminar I give to College students on Career Management I can effectively lay out a scenario where if you “manage your career well” and follow thru with your career objective that over time you get better jobs, get promoted more often and on average earn $25,000 more per year over your career. Most people work for 45 years of their life. The math is pretty simple, that’s over a million schmackers (as my grand pappy used to say), and it all has to start with a resume! 1 to 2 pages of text that most people spend less that a couple hours on. I know with certainty that the better the resume the better the chance of an effective Job Search, like most things the more you put into it the more you will get out of it. Start here: Decide upfront that you are not just going to write a good resume, you are going to write a great resume! Block off 10 hours, 2 hours at a time over a week or two to constantly look at it with fresh eyes and tackle it in segments. It really will make a difference, invest the time! Find a good template. Must be well laid out and conservative. Don’t fall for anything trendy or flashy and avoid colored text, artistic margins and fancy fonts. Unless you are an artist or graphic designer the format should be simple and clean. There are many templates online. If you have less than 5-7 years of experience you should be able to keep it to 1 page. Over that generally 2 pages. Never write paragraphs except a brief paragraph summarizing who you are, what your expertise is and what you have accomplished, and this should be at the top of the 1 st page under contact information. Always give a brief 1 to 2 sentence description of the companies you have worked for. You can never assume the reader will know about the company and what they do. Remember the reader mostly wants to know how your experience matches up to what they are looking for and company information can certainly help. For each job experience, list your duties and accomplishments in bullet points. Clear and concise but with good explanation. 1 sentence for each bullet point, 2 if you really must. OK, this is a good start. If you are not finding a template that you like, send me an email at mark@JobsForCatholics.com and I will send you one that has proven to be very effective for many of my candidates and clients. If you are interested in the Career Management seminar I offer, you can shoot me an email on that as well. *Bonus tip* Especially for you Ladies, in today’s online world, you never know who is forwarding your resume to who or what system is getting hacked etc. There is no reason to put your street address on your resume. Nobody need to know exactly where you live, most hiring managers just want to know that you are within a commutable distance of their office. So, the city or suburb name and a zip code easily tells them if you are in the right geography for the job. Class #2 coming soon!

How To Work With a Recruiter

Apr 11, 2017

“I don’t find good people jobs, I find my clients good people”. How to work with a recruiter. I have been recruiting for 13 years and I’m sure I am mostly like other recruiters accept I never wanted a big firm with lots of employees. I have just focused on a small niche and developed great clients that I like to work with and I thoroughly enjoy the interaction with candidates in the search and hiring process. One thing that I have had to deal with constantly, is what I would call a misconception on the part of active candidates looking for a job, and that is that they have this idea that I probably can hardly wait to talk to them. They falsely assume that their need for a job is exactly in line with my desire to find them a job. Unfortunately, that is rarely how it works. The truth is I would love to help them find a job, but I just don’t have time! Let me be blunt and tell you exactly what I communicate to these people in my 2-3 minutes spiel over the phone and it is this simple: “I don’t find good people jobs, I find my clients good people”. My clients pay me a fee to help them find candidates that they are struggling to find on their own. So, unless you happen to be in the right geography and happen to be an exact fit to the current job description I am working, chances are I can’t help you at that time. It sincerely breaks my heart when I hear the desperation in some people’s voice as I can tell they are really struggling in their job search. So, let me give you some simple tips about recruiters and how to work with them: You should absolutely call on as many recruiters as you can, especially ones that specialize in your field of interest. In the above commentary I am serious that I can not typically help the person at that particular time, but that does not in any way mean that I don’t want to make a connection, get your resume in my database and take notes on things like income target, possible cities of relocation and other pertinent information for future opportunities. I would follow up with a recruiter from time to time and indicate that you are keeping an eye on the job listings on their website and that you just want to stay in touch so they don’t forget you. They will appreciate that immensely. Don’t expect a recruiter to call you back every week to “check in”. Over the last 13 years I have a home grown database of over 30,000 professionals. My database is very searchable and when I have a “job order” that you are a fit for, you typically will pop right up when I search, and I will definitely be in touch to check your interest. There is just no way I can keep track of this many people. One thing I often tell active job seekers that I don’t have anything for at the time is “hey, if you see a job that looks like a great fit, please don’t hesitate to drop me a note to see if I can help make a connection. A hot hand off is way better than a cold online application”. I am more than happy to help make a connection thru my network if I can, and I don’t need a fee out of it. I have certainly had my fair share of placed candidates who became clients down the road and all because I still try hard to abide by my old Boy Scout Motto “Do a Good Turn Daily”. I think any good recruiter worth their salt would want to help if they can as well. I am a professional independent recruiter, i.e. I work for myself and offer my services to companies struggling to fill key roles. There are a ton of what I call “direct recruiters” and these are people who work directly for the company and are almost always part of the Human Resources department and often do mostly what I do as well. There is a lot more to it than this, but I just mention this as it will be helpful to know if you are dealing with a “middle-man” like me who may have many jobs across many companies across the whole country or a direct employee of the company trying to fill the position. You peeps that have been around a while can stop rolling your eyes now, there are always newbies to every industry you know! LinkedIn: I love’em and I hate’em (could write 10 blogs on this), but the fact is they are a recruiter’s playground, and you should understand this. If you are early in your career, do a good job and very professionally connect with as many people as you can on LinkedIn. If you are in Job search mode, I highly recommend that you put your contact information front and center on your profile, and this is why. Every recruiter knows that a good LinkedIn profile is worth it’s weight in gold, and if your contact information is very visible, you are probably at least subtlety telling recruiters that you are open to be communicated with and open to opportunities. Being able to reach out to you directly saves them the expense of an “InMail” and hoping you check your account once in a while. Depending on the services a recruiter pays for, there are other more direct ways to know you are open to opportunities, but this is a great way to receive good job opportunities in my opinion. That’s it for now, if you read this, fire me a connect request on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-crabtree-5b3b555

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