DIOCESE OF OAKLAND JOB OPENINGS

Week of May 27, 2008

Musician - St. Philip Neri Church, Alameda

A musician (piano, organ or guitar) is needed for the 5:00 pm Saturday liturgy. Candidate should have good knowledge of Catholic liturgy and have accompanying experience. Candidate may work with parish music director in selection of music.

Salary Information: M-1, exempt

Position Begins: August 1, 2008

Please email resume to parish office at spirit_ruah@yahoo.com

or mail to:
3108 Van Buren St.
Alameda, CA 94501

Administrative Assistant - Department for Evangelization and Catechesis

The administrative assistant provides administrative and clerical support services to department staff and programs, handling details of a confidential nature and operating with great latitude for independent judgment and initiative. This position provides administrative support to all facets of the School for Pastoral Ministry including application processing, correspondence, database and records maintenance, space needs, hospitality, and on-site assistance during class time. The administrative assistant uses PC equipment in performing assigned tasks and often serves as first-line of contact for the School for Pastoral Ministry, la Escuela de Ministerios Pastorales, and on-going formation for lay ecclesial ministers. Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and some availability to work evenings and weekends is required. View a complete position description and list of candidate requirements and preferences at www.oakdiocese.org/pastoral/AdminAsst.pdf.

Salary information: Non-exempt (N-7), Full Time

Applications will be taken until position is filled.

Send resume and letter of interest to:

Keith Borchers
Director, Department for Evangelization and Catechesis
Diocese of Oakland
2900 Lakeshore Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
510-893-4711 Fax: 510-272-0738
kborchers@oakdiocese.org

Cantor - Church of the Assumption, San Leandro

A cantor is needed for the 5:00 pm Saturday liturgy and/or the 12:00 noon Sunday liturgy. The position is available immediately. We are a warm, supportive parish with a developing liturgical music program under new leadership. Those who apply should have strong vocal and visual presence before the assembly. Regular Sunday liturgies are $75.00 per service. Weddings and funerals are $150.00. Please contact Mr. Stacy Piontek, Director of Music, at the Assumption Parish Office, 510-352-1537.

Part Time Food Service Worker - San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville

San Damiano is a Franciscan retreat and conference center located on 50 wooded acres in Danville that serves 3 hot buffet meals daily for up to 160 guests and staff. Food Service Workers oversee the food preparation and service, as well as cleanup and maintenance of health and safety standards. We are looking for someone who is available to work both day and/or evening shifts, from 7 am - 2 pm, or 4:30-8:30 pm - especially on the weekends when we are busiest. As no buses run near San Damiano, you must have your own transportation. Please call or send resume to the contact listed below.

Salary Range: Start at $10/hr

Start Date: ASAP! Until filled

Contact: Email or fax cover letter and resume to Laurie Landis, lauriel@sandamiano.org, 925-837-9141 ext 308

Website: http://www.sandamiano.org/

Part Time Front Desk Coordinator - San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville

San Damiano is looking for a very special person to fill this important position. We are a Franciscan Retreat Center, and our goal is to provide warm and welcoming hospitality to all those who visit or stay with us. We are located on 50 wooded acres in Danville, dotted with deer, turkey, beautiful gardens and walking trails. The Front Desk Coordinator is a key position, with responsibility for answering phones, greeting guests, assisting in our Gift Shop, and coordinating volunteer projects. The work days are Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am -4:30 pm. Please send cover letter and resume to the contact listed below. We would like to fill the position as soon as possible.

Salary Range: $10-$12/hr DOE

Start Date: ASAP, until filled

Contact: Email or fax cover letter and resume to Laurie Landis, lauriel@sandamiano.org, 925-837-0522

Website: http://www.sandamiano.org/

Job: St. Martin de Porres Middle School

The St. Martin de Porres Middle School (in Oakland, CA) has an emergency need for a religion teacher for the last two and half weeks of school, starting next week. This is due to a family emergency for one of the teachers. Sr. Barbara Dawson, the principal, is looking for someone to teach the Middle School Religion for about 10 days. She will pay the person $100 a day if they will be here all day (8am-3pm and $75 if they work from 8-Noon.

This is an urgent need!!!! Please call her at 510-832-1757, or email her at bdawsonrscj@sbcglobal.net

Jill Marshall
Dean of Students
Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley
1735 Le Roy Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94709
510-549-5017

DIOCESE OF OAKLAND JOB OPENINGS

Week of May 13, 2008

Office Manager - St. Perpetua Parish, Lafayette

Responsibilities include: office related services for parish and staff; greet and assist visitors; maintain office record-keeping systems; prepare weekly bulletin; schedule parish facilities use and liturgical ministers; maintain parish census files, offering envelope system and sacramental record-keeping system. The applicant should be proficient in Microsoft Office Programs. Familiarity with PDS Church Office Management and Facility Scheduler is a plus. The applicant should have a pleasant personality and the ability to work well with others, problem solve, and maintain confidentially. This is 40 hrs/week, Monday-Friday, non-exempt.

Salary Information: S-5, non-exempt

Position Begins: June 1, 2008

For details and further information please contact Kathy Geddes at St. Perpetua Church, 3454 Hamlin Road, Lafayette, CA 94549, 925-283-0272, ext. 207, kgeddes@stperpetua.org, or go to our web site at http://www.stperpetua.org/ and click on jobs.

Bookkeeper - St. Felicitas Parish, San Leandro

St. Felicitas Parish is seeking a bookkeeper who will be responsible for providing bookkeeping service to the parish. The bookkeeper is responsible to maintain the financial bookkeeping system and payroll (PDS), including accounts payable, receivable and cash receipts; balance accounts, ledgers and reconcile bank statements; and prepare financial reports. Salary is based on diocesan guidelines and commensurate with qualifications and experience. If you are interested please send your resume to: Sr. Dominic Marie Bonnici, OP, St. Felicitas Parish, 1662 Manor Blv.

DIOCESE OF OAKLAND JOB OPENINGS

Week of May 6, 2008

Bookkeeper - St. Felicitas Parish, San Leandro

St. Felicitas Parish is seeking a bookkeeper who will be responsible for providing bookkeeping service to the parish. The bookkeeper is responsible to maintain the financial bookkeeping system and payroll (PDS), including accounts payable, receivable and cash receipts; balance accounts, ledgers and reconcile bank statements; and prepare financial reports. Salary is based on diocesan guidelines and commensurate with qualifications and experience. If you are interested please send your resume to: Sr. Dominic Marie Bonnici, OP, St. Felicitas Parish, 1662 Manor Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94579

Principal, St. Bernard School, Oakland

St. Bernard Parish Catholic School is a K through 8^th grade school located in the city of Oakland in Alameda County serving the city of Oakland. St. Bernard School enrolls 140 students with a professional staff of 9 and a support staff of 2, and is fully accredited by WCEA/WASC with before and after school Extended Care.

Candidates for principal must be active practicing Catholics, possess a California Teaching Credential and a California Administrative Credential or be enrolled in an Administrative Credential Program as well as have at least five years in Catholic educational teaching or administration. The candidate must be able to provide spiritual, administrative and educational leadership for the school as well as be able to assume responsibility for the day-to-day administration. Candidates are expected to take an active role as a member of the parish staff and work collaboratively with the Pastor and pastoral staff. Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for developing and maintaining a school with a strong Catholic identity and academic program are a must.

Salary is based upon the Diocesan Scale and depends on qualifications and experience. Benefits include: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long and Short Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance and Retirement.

Please send Letter of Intent and Request for Application to:

Penny Pendola, Ed.D.
Director of Human Resources
Diocese of Oakland
2900 Lakeshore Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
510-893-4711
Fax 510-763-8055

Applications should be completed by May 15, 2008.

DIOCESE OF OAKLAND JOB OPENINGS

Week of April 29, 2008

Principal, St. Bernard School, Oakland

St. Bernard Parish Catholic School is a K through 8^th grade school located in the city of Oakland in Alameda County serving the city of Oakland. St. Bernard School enrolls 140 students with a professional staff of 9 and a support staff of 2, and is fully accredited by WCEA/WASC with before and after school Extended Care.

Candidates for principal must be active practicing Catholics, possess a California Teaching Credential and a California Administrative Credential or be enrolled in an Administrative Credential Program as well as have at least five years in Catholic educational teaching or administration. The candidate must be able to provide spiritual, administrative and educational leadership for the school as well as be able to assume responsibility for the day-to-day administration. Candidates are expected to take an active role as a member of the parish staff and work collaboratively with the Pastor and pastoral staff. Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for developing and maintaining a school with a strong Catholic identity and academic program are a must.

Salary is based upon the Diocesan Scale and depends on qualifications and experience. Benefits include: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long and Short Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance and Retirement.

Please send Letter of Intent and Request for Application to:

Penny Pendola, Ed.D.
Director of Human Resources
Diocese of Oakland
2900 Lakeshore Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
510-893-4711
Fax 510-763-8055

Applications should be completed by May 15, 2008.

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DIOCESE OF OAKLAND JOB OPENINGS

Week of April 22, 2008

Receptionist – Chancery Office at the Cathedral of Christ the Light

Hours: Monday - Friday

37.5 hours/week

Supervisor: Gloria Espinoza

Summary: To provide reception services and assistance as requested and approved by supervisor.

Duties:

• Answer all in-coming phone calls in a professional manner. Transfer as appropriate. Provide callers with information and refer calls to other sites as appropriate.
• Provide administrative support including word processing and data entry as directed by supervisor.
• Provide support in sorting all incoming US mail.
• Provide hospitality to visitors (ie: coffee). Notify departments of visitors waiting in lobby for appointments. Direct repair and service people appropriately. Interact with public and staff professionally and in a hospitable manner.
• Maintain conference room logs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel log including information such as when staff are on vacation, out of the building, in copy room, etc.
• Prepare and deliver electronic e-mail messages when necessary and directed by supervisor.
• Accept and monitor federal express and miscellaneous pick-ups at the front desk.
• Maintain reception area (desk, lobby etc.) in a professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• an AA Degree;
• bilingual/bi-literate (Spanish/English) ability to clearly communicate in both languages;
• the ability to handle multiple phone lines and stressful encounters;
• a professional and confidential manner;
• computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, FileMaker Pro;
• a pleasant, hospitable personality;
• understanding and respect for Catholic values;
• professional attire appropriate for work environment at the Cathedral of Christ the Light .

Reception experience is preferred.

Classification: N-4 ($13.56 - $14.76)

Position is full-time with full Diocesan Benefits.

Applications due: May 1, 2008

Please send letter of interest and resume to:

Penny Pendola, Ed.D
Director of Human Resources
Diocese of Oakland
2900 Lakeshore Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610

Catholic Community of Pleasanton - Intergenerational Ministries Coordinator

This new position reports to the Director of Faith Formation and is responsible for the planning and implementation of our three intergenerational catechetical programs: Family Program, Christian Initiation of Children, and Intergenerational Faith Communities.

The candidate must be an active, practicing Catholic, possess a BA in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, or related field (Master’s preferred), have 3-5 years pastoral experience with families in a leadership role, and familiarity with small group dynamics. Knowledge of the RCIA process is desirable.

Salary information: M-3 scale, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Position begins: August 1, 2008

Contact: Anna Horen, Director of Faith Formation, ahoren@catholicsofpleasanton.org, 925-846-3531.

Franciscan School of Theology, Berkeley, Full-Time Assistant in the Development Office

Responsibilities include database management including but not limited to data entry and management of donations, preparation of gift reports to President and Board, coordination of direct mail appeals, production of newsletters and brochures, and other duties as may be required. Applicant must have working, extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Applicant should also have some knowledge of Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Creative Suite, and excellent English communication skills. Some experience working in a not-for-profit organization is preferred. Job description is available upon request.

Salary information: Scale with benefits

Position begins: Immediately

Contact: Please send resume to Fr. Mario DiCicco, OFM, 1712 Euclid Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709