Job Openings

Detention Attorney

Catholic Legal Services Archdiocese of Miami, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Detention Attorney in the Miami Office.

Starting Date: July 1, 2013

Responsibilities:

• Provide group and individual orientations to unrepresented detainees at Krome Detention Center through the Legal Orientation Program (LOP)
• Refer people with relief to pro bono volunteers
• Conduct regular workshops to unrepresented individuals to teach them how to represent themselves and monitor the cases of such individual
• Train and supervise pro bono lawyers and law students, reporting activities to LOP funders and maintain compliance will all funding requirements
• Maintain a select caseload of complex immigration, separate from the LOP
• Represent the agency in community meetings as well as with government entities, professional and advocacy groups and funding sources
• Serve as liaison to the pro bono community and develop a network of private attorneys willing to accept referrals pro bono
• Perform legal research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to complex legal problems, as necessary
• Work independently, present statements of law, facts, and arguments clearly, logically and forcefully, both in written and oral formats
• In the course of zealous representation, observe confidentiality, objectivity and the highest ethical standards

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school within the U.S.
• Member in good standing of any State Bar Association, (FL preferred)
• Fundamental knowledge of immigration law court procedures
• Court experience strongly preferred
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Appreciation of multicultural immigrant communities
• Proficiency in English and/or Creole preferred

To apply: Send resume with cover letter to acarrasco@cclsmiami.org

Principal – Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic School

The Archdiocese of Miami is searching for a vibrant and visionary Principal for Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic School in Miami. The new principal must infuse the Catholic social teachings into the Common Core Standards as well as embrace technology as a learning tool for student engagement.

Starting date: July 1, 2013.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and a Florida administrative credential or be eligible for an Educational Leadership credential
• A candidate with a strong background may be considered if she or he begins the licensing process this summer.
• Must have a minimum of seven years of elementary school teaching experience, preferably in a Catholic school.
• Administrative experience as a principal in a Catholic elementary school is preferred; administrative experience in the public sector or high school may be considered.
• A practicing Catholic in good standing who fully adheres to and models the Roman Catholic Church teachings in faith and morals.
• Must have knowledge of tenets of Catholic Church and parish structures.
• Must be fully committed, supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Excellent oral and written English -language communication skills, including clear speaking voice.
• Must have a professional demeanor.

To apply: Interested and qualified candidates are asked to submit electronically a letter of introduction addressing the requirements/skills listed above, a resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of five professional references to Kim Pryzbylski, Ph.D. at kpryzbylski@theadom.org.

Review of applications will begin May 25, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.

Subject line: Principal – Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic School

Maintenance Supervisor, St. Louis Covenant Church and School

St. Louis Covenant Church and School in South Dade County has an opening for a Maintenance Supervisor. This position is responsible for the execution of tasks, either directly or through volunteers or service providers, that support the operations, maintenance, repair and improvement of the grounds, facilities, and related equipment of all properties of church. Responsibilities include custodial duties as well as basic building, repair, and installation tasks in carpentry, plumbing, painting, mechanical repairs, structural repairs, lighting, heating and ventilation, setup and breakdown for events.

The Maintenance Supervisor plans and directs building and grounds improvements that ensure that the facility’s appearance positively reflects and enhances parish in the community. The Maintenance Supervisor performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.

Qualifications:

• High-school diploma or G.E.D.; seven years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical or trade school coursework in building technology and/or HVAC a plus
• Basic knowledge and skills in some of the building trades; Universal Certification a plus.
• Basic PC skills, including ability to navigate the Windows OS, enter data into system and perform e-mail functions in MS Outlook, required.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, MSDS, Hazard Communication labels and safety warnings.
• Good English-language communication skills, Spanish-language and/or Haitian-Creole or French-language spoken communication skills a preferred.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings or other structures.
• Good time management, including ability to manage several projects at the same time.
• Must be supportive of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church. Experience in a Roman Catholic environment preferred.
• Must have a pleasant, service-oriented demeanor.

To apply: Send resume with cover letter to frpaul@stlcatholic.org

Subject line should read: St. Louis Covenant Church and School Maintenance.

Parish Accountant

The Archdiocese of Miami is searching for an experienced Parish Accountant who will provide accounting support to Archdiocesan entities, parishes and schools. This individual will be mission- and customer service-oriented who will perform all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.

Responsibilities:

• Provide exemplary customer service by phone or in person to entity bookkeepers, pastors, school principals, employees, donors, vendors, contributors and administration who contact the Archdiocese of Miami Pastoral Center Accounting Office.
• Resolve accounting issues related to journal entries, bank reconciliations, income statements, and balance sheets.
• Assist entities with processing of payroll and payments.
• Organize and perform accounting trainings.
• Process Journal Entries in Logos when requested by entities.
• Assist in the process of quarterly review and consolidation of entities.
• Serve as a liaison between parishes/schools and the Finance Office
• Provide Logos support to all entities of the Archdiocese of Miami.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Requirement: Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance, with 3 years’ professional accounting experience within the last seven years.
• A candidate with a Bachelor Degree in Marketing, Management, Economics, Business Administration and 3 years’ professional accounting experience within the last seven years may be considered.
• Must have knowledge of tenets of Catholic Church and parish structures
• Must be supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written English -language communication skills, including clear speaking voice.
• Good Spanish-language spoken and written communication skills strongly preferred.
• Good Haitian Creole-language spoken and written communication skills is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability and attention to details and accuracy
• Demonstrated success in customer service with patience, tact and diplomacy
• Must have a professional demeanor

To apply:Send resume with cover letter to Careers@theadom.org

Subject Line should read: Parish Accountant – PC

Position open until filled

Controller - Immaculate Conception School

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and School in Hialeah has an opening for a full-time Controller who will report directly to the pastor and be responsible for providing the day-to-day fiscal/financial oversight for both the parish and school. The successful candidate will be a person of strong ethics; a proactive, hands-on individual contributor with the ability to work autonomously and at the same time communicate timely information to the pastor and school principal. The Controller performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; may be required to work evenings as needed according to financial schedules

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and implement accounting infrastructure such as Cash accounts, Payroll, Vendors, and Bank Reconciliation, developing policies and procedures for the same, according to GAAP and Archdiocesan policy.
• Prepare and maintain all financial reports, books and records for the parish and school.
• Monitor and forecast cash flow and produce financial reports.
• Balance accounts. Resolve accounting issues related to Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliations, Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and submit reconciliation to Rector and/or financial council.
• Process payroll, monthly / quarterly / yearly payroll tax forms and returns, year-end W-2s, 1099s, quarterly UCT-6
• Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Facilitate Archdiocese of Miami auditing process, including preparation of necessary records and reports.
• Work with Archdiocesan Office of Finance and Office of Human Resources to ensure that appropriate documentation is maintained in payroll, accounting and personnel files. Secure and maintain personnel and financial records according to federal, state, and any other applicable regulations.
• Assist with parish and school tasks as assigned with confidentiality and discretion, demonstrating excellent internal and external customer service.

Qualifications:

• • Bachelor degree in Accounting or related field, with 5 years of professional experience that includes working with vendors and RFP processes.
• • Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and accounting software programs (i.e., Logos, Quickbooks, ParishSoft, etc.)
• • Excellent verbal and written English-language communication skills including good spelling and grammar; fluency in Spanish strongly preferred .
• • Must be supportive of the mission, vision, values and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church and have knowledge of its structures, functions and institutions.
• • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting practices for non-profit organizations
• • Knowledge of scholarship-funding organizations and grants such as McKay, Step-Up, etc.

To apply:Send resume with cover letter to Careers@theadom.org

Subject line should read: Controller, Immaculate Conception School

Position open until filled.

Helpdesk/iPad Technicians – Cardinal Gibbons High School

Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale is searching for two, full-time Helpdesk/iPad Technicians responsible for providing technology support to students and school staff.

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 7:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Must be a Roman Catholic in good standing and supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Experience in Roman Catholic educational environment preferred.
• Must be skilled in working with Windows and Apple operating systems, including iPads.
• Experience working with educational computer software, its installation and configuration.
• Working knowledge of databases for technology department inventory, and iPads. Familiar with MDMs and Apple Configurator.
• Conversant with social media as related to education.
• Must be able to configure and troubleshot A/V equipment and connections to A/V devices, computers and the network.
• Web design skills, including basic understanding of HTML coding, not just WYSIWYG or GUI.
• Able to manage and update Drupal, WordPress and Moodle sites, as well as other CMS platforms as required.
• Familiarity with Active Directory and Open Directory with ability to do basic email client troubleshooting.
• Must possess critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to multi-task and retain accuracy while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communications skills and professional demeanor required.

To apply: Send resume and cover letter to ott@cghsfl.org

Subject line should read: Helpdesk/iPad Technician, Cardinal Gibbons High School

Stewardship and Development Administrative Assistant - Our Lady of the Lakes

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church is searching for a part-time Stewardship and Development Administrative Assistant who will provide administrative support to the Director of Development through activities oriented to promoting stewardship and developing funding for Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church and School.

Schedule: Twenty-five (25) hours per week, varying according to events but otherwise flexible.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Director of Development in stewardship and fundraising initiatives to build the financial health of the parish and school, including the ABCD annual appeal, direct mail, fundraising events, obtaining funding from grants, volunteer resource development, school alumni relations and media appeals.
• Track incoming donations and identify and report on sources of donations and trends and patterns of giving. Acknowledge donors.
• Coordinate fundraising events: working with chairs of key annual fundraisers to promote the events, coordinate the logistics of and solicit volunteers to work the events, and evaluate and report on event outcomes.
• Promote development initiatives and events, fundraising campaigns and stewardship messages through the parish Web site, weekly print bulletin, and social media.
• Work with supervisor, pastor, finance council, development board and school principal to write summaries that serve as scripts for communicating a compelling case to support the development efforts of the parish and school.
• Research and compile information on potential sources of grants, matching fund donations, and other grant and giving programs.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma and two (2) years' experience; development/non-profit environment preferred
• Knowledge of fundraising and promotion of non-profit religious institutions preferred.
• Must be supportive of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church
• Excellent customer service skills, including ability to maintain focus on and professionalism with people in challenging situations, both in person and by phone.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel, PowerPoint; Access a plus.
• Good oral and written English-language communication skills, including clear speaking voice.
• Good Spanish-language spoken communication skills preferred.
• Good spelling and grammar required.
• Good time management, including ability to manage several projects at the same time.
• Must be able to multi-task and retain accuracy in an environment of competing deadlines.
• Good computer literacy, including ability to navigate online applications and search engines effectively.
• Must have a professional demeanor.

To apply:Send cover and resume to: ereus@ollnet.com

Subject line should read: Stewardship and Development Administrative Assistant

Mathematics Teacher - Immaculata - La Salle High School

Immaculata La Salle High School located in Miami, is searching for a Mathematics Teacher for school year 2013 - 2014.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Mathematical Science, Mathematics Education, or Engineering
• Preferred: Mathematics 6 12 Certification
• A candidate with strong background may be considered if she or he completes all requirements for Professional Certification within three years of employment as per requirements of their Temporary Certificate.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing who fully adheres to and models the Roman Catholic Church teachings in faith and morals.
• Must have knowledge of tenets of Catholic Church and parish structures
• Must be fully committed, supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church
• Ability to teach at a high school level courses in Mathematics ranging from Algebra I to Pre-Calculus.
• Familiarity with and willingness to use iPad and its applications, online Gradebooks and SmartBoard
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written English -language communication skills, including clear speaking voice.
• Must have a professional demeanor

To apply: Please send cover letter and resume to luisa.serratore@ilsroyals.com

Subject line should read: Mathematics Teacher

Technology Teacher - St. Bonaventure Catholic School

St. Bonaventure Catholic School in Davie is searching for a full-time Technology Teacher. This person will be responsible for teaching technology to students in Prek-3 through 8th grade, providing support to school staff and conducting teacher professional development.

Starting date: July 1, 2013.

Schedule: Monday thru Friday from 7:45 to 3:45

Qualifications:

• Preferred: Master's Degree in Technology; Bachelor's Degree required.
• Must be a Roman Catholic in good standing.
• Must have knowledge of basic tenets of Catholic Church and parish structures
• Must be supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church; experience in Roman Catholic environment preferred.
• Must hold Profession Florida Teaching Certificate.
• Preference for experience working on Catholic School Accreditation teams.
• Must have experience teaching PK3 through 8th grade.
• Must have teaching computer/technology experience.
• Must be skilled in working with Apple systems, including iPads
• Must be knowledgeable in an array of educational computer software.
• Experience in conducting professional development or in-service workshops on technology preferred.
• Experience in working with teams towards school accreditation
• BA/MA, teacher certification, and prior work experience
• Must be able to multi-task and retain accuracy in an environment of competing deadlines.
• Must have a professional demeanor.

To apply: Send resume and cover letter to nclaudio@stbonaventurechurch.com

Subject line should read: Technology Teacher, St. Bonaventure Catholic School