Frontline Applicant Tracking - Catholic Diocese of Peoria

Openings as of 4/5/2025

Mission Support Specialist for Parish Outreach

JobID: 531

Position Type:
  Curia/Support


Date Posted:
  3/5/2025


Location:
  Curia


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Job Title: Mission Support Specialist for Parish Outreach
Location: Curia – Peoria, IL
Reports to: Chief of Mission
Job Type: Full-Time
 
About the Role
The Mission Support Specialist for Parish Outreach is a key player in advancing the Catholic Diocese of Peoria's mission to grow disciples. This role combines strategic leadership with grassroots involvement, fostering partnerships with clergy, parishes, and schools. Serving as a bridge between diocesan vision and parish implementation, this position ensures that all efforts align with the Church's mission to share the Gospel. Through creative problem-solving and initiative, the Mission Support Specialist empowers ministries and builds a culture of evangelization across the diocesan community.
 
What You Will Do
• Live the Mission of Jesus: Model discipleship through direct accompaniment of parishes.
• Parish Outreach: Maintain regular contact with pastors, parish staff, and campus ministers to support their evangelization efforts.
• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the Chief of Mission to develop diocesan-wide evangelization strategies.
• Program Development: Create and manage initiatives, events, and resources to support parish evangelization, including retreats and discipleship training.
• Resource Development: Curate formation tools for parish leaders, catechists, and sacramental preparation.
• Engagement: Participate in team efforts to engage the faithful, especially youth and young adults, in the mission of the Church.
• Mission Support: Build and sustain partnerships between the Diocese, parishes, and schools, ensuring alignment with diocesan mission objectives.
• Training and Formation: Facilitate workshops and training for leaders, catechists, and teachers.
• Collaboration and Support: Work closely with clergy, parish staff, and volunteers to ensure consistent evangelization practices.
 
What You Will Have
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements:
• Training from a pastoral or evangelical organization in the Church or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, along with 3+ years of full-time experience in a parish, diocesan office, or apostolate.
• Demonstrated success in leading programs or initiatives in a Catholic context.
• Strong knowledge of Catholic teachings and evangelization principles, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and strong organizational abilities.
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate across diverse groups.
• A strong commitment to living out the Catholic faith and modeling discipleship.
• Ability to travel within the diocese and work evenings or weekends as needed.
 
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
• Experience developing and leading training programs for clergy and lay ministers.
• Familiarity with emerging trends in evangelization and discipleship.
• A creative, adaptable mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
 
What You Will Get
• Our goal at the Catholic Diocese of Peoria is for you to have a rewarding career.
• We value our employees and offer a Total Rewards package to support your overall well-being, including:
  • Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 per year, based on skills and experience.
    • The salary offered may vary depending on several individualized factors including, but not limited to, job level, market, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, training, and other department needs. Please note salary is only one component of the Total Rewards package. 
 
• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, Holy days, and holidays
• Retirement Savings: A 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Life Insurance
 
How to Apply
• Submit your application through https://www.applitrack.com/cdop/onlineapp/.





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Openings as of 4/5/2025

Mission Support Specialist for Events and Engagement

JobID: 532

Position Type:
  Curia/Support


Date Posted:
  3/5/2025


Location:
  Curia


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Job Title: Mission Support Specialist for Events and Engagement
Location: Curia – Peoria, IL
Reports to: Chief of Mission
Job Type: Full-Time
 
About the Role
The Mission Support Specialist for Events and Engagement plays a key role in coordinating vision and details for mission-driven events throughout the year. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with creativity, attention to detail, and a deep commitment to the Church's mission. You will help foster deeper connections to Jesus and the Church through impactful events, ensuring inspiration and engagement across our diocesan community.
 
What You Will Do
• Live the Mission of Jesus: Model discipleship through direct accompaniment of parishes.
• Parish Outreach: Engage regularly with pastors, parish staff, and campus ministers to support their mission-focused work.
• Event Coordination: Manage the logistics, hospitality, and vision for key diocesan events such as:
  • SEEK (January)
  • NCYC (November, every other year)
  • 150th Anniversary Events (including the 2026 High School Revival and 2027 CDOP Diocesan Revival)
  • National Eucharistic Pilgrimage (May 2025)
  • Diocesan Mission Days (six per year)
  • Regional Mission Days (3-4 per year)
• Communication: Lead the development of digital and print content to inspire and equip individuals for evangelization, ensuring consistent branding across all events.
• Engagement: Lead team efforts to engage the faithful of the Diocese, particularly youth and young adults, in ways that support the mission of the Church.
• Vision: Collaborate with the Chief of Mission and the Mission Support Team to propose and create new events and strategies for deeper discipleship and engagement.
 
What You Will Have
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Theology, Event Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience; 2+ years of full-time experience in a parish, diocesan office, or apostolate.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal forms.
• Experience in managing ministry events, including coordinating logistics and working with volunteers.
• Strong knowledge of Catholic teachings and evangelization principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency with digital platforms for ministry outreach (e.g., social media, content management systems).
• Proven ability to foster partnerships across ministries, parishes, and communities.
 
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
• Experience managing ministry events and leading volunteer teams.
• Familiarity with event branding and marketing strategies.
• Creative problem-solving and adaptability to changing needs.
What You Will Get
• Our goal at the Catholic Diocese of Peoria is for you to have a rewarding career.
• We value our employees and offer a Total Rewards package to support your overall well-being, including:
  • Salary Range: $55,000 – 65,000 per year, based on skills and experience.
    • The salary offered may vary depending on several individualized factors including, but not limited to, job level, market, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, training, and other department needs. Please note salary is only one component of the Total Rewards package. 
 
• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, Holy days, and holidays
• Retirement Savings: A 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Life Insurance
 
How to Apply
• Submit your application through https://www.applitrack.com/cdop/onlineapp/.





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Openings as of 4/5/2025

Internal Auditor

JobID: 545

Position Type:
  Curia/Support


Date Posted:
  3/17/2025


Location:
  Curia


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Job Title: Internal Auditor
Location: Curia – Peoria, IL
Reports to: Director of Finance
Job Type: Full-time
 
The Catholic Diocese of Peoria is currently seeking an Internal Auditor to support financial integrity and accountability across our parishes, schools, and other diocesan entities. This role ensures compliance with accounting standards, supports financial stewardship, and assists clergy with financial matters. By joining our team, you will use your expertise to uphold the mission of the Diocese and make a meaningful impact on our community.
 
About the Role
As an Internal Auditor, you will play a key role in maintaining transparency and sound financial practices across the Diocese. Your responsibilities will include conducting parish and school audits, managing the distribution of Spalding Endowment funds, and providing accounting support for clergy financial aid programs. You will work closely with pastors, school administrators, and finance personnel to ensure proper financial controls and reporting.
 
What You Will Do
• Audit & Compliance: Conduct financial and compliance audits of parishes, schools, and diocesan organizations to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Internal Accounting: Manage and oversee internal accounting processes, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, reconciliation of accounts, and adherence to diocesan financial policies.
• Financial Management: Oversee and manage the Spalding Endowment distributions, ensuring proper accounting, tracking, and compliance with endowment guidelines.
• Internal Controls: Evaluate and strengthen internal controls to mitigate financial risks within parishes and schools.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare audit reports, document findings, and recommend corrective actions to improve financial processes.
 
What You Need
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in auditing, accounting, or financial management.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, internal audit procedures, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to assess financial statements, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clergy, parish staff, and diocesan leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, accounting software, and financial management systems.
• High level of integrity and commitment to upholding financial accountability within the Catholic Church.
 
Top Candidates Will Also Have
• Experience conducting audits for non-profit or religious organizations.
• Familiarity with parish and school accounting systems.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor certification.
 
What You Will Get
• Our goal at the Catholic Diocese of Peoria is for you to have a rewarding career.
• We value our employees and offer a Total Rewards package to support your overall well-being, including:
  • Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 per year, based on skills and experience.
    • The salary offered may vary depending on several individualized factors including, but not limited to, job level, market, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, training, and other department needs. Please note salary is only one component of the Total Rewards package. 
 
• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holy days, and holidays
• Retirement Savings: A 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Life Insurance
 
How to Apply
• Submit your application through https://www.applitrack.com/cdop/onlineapp/.
 
 




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Openings as of 4/5/2025

Spalding Scholarship Coordinator

JobID: 547

Position Type:
  Curia/Support


Date Posted:
  3/17/2025


Location:
  Curia


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Job Title: Spalding Scholarship Coordinator
Location: Curia – Peoria, IL
Reports to: Director of Finance
Job Type: Part-time, Temporary
 
The Catholic Diocese of Peoria is currently seeking a Spalding Scholarship Coordinator to assist in the administration and distribution of the Spalding Scholarship Fund. This temporary, part-time role ensures the efficient processing of scholarship applications, maintains accurate records, and provides support to families and schools. Additionally, this role will be responsible for training others to assist with the Spalding Endowment distributions. By joining our team, you will play a crucial role in helping students access financial assistance for Catholic education.
 
About the Role
The Spalding Scholarship Coordinator will work closely with diocesan schools, parishes, and families to manage the Spalding Scholarship Fund application process. This position ensures timely review of applications, verification of eligibility, coordination of scholarship disbursements, and training others to support Spalding Endowment distributions. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for supporting Catholic education.
 
What You Will Do
• Application Processing: Manage the review and tracking of Spalding Scholarship applications to ensure completeness and eligibility.
• Communication & Support: Serve as a point of contact for schools and families, providing guidance on scholarship requirements, deadlines, and processes.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate records of scholarship applications, awards, and distribution reports.
• Coordination with Schools: Work with diocesan schools to confirm student eligibility, financial need, and award distribution.
• Training & Support: Train and support designated staff in assisting with Spalding Endowment distributions, ensuring accurate and compliant fund allocation.
• Reporting & Compliance: Assist in preparing reports and documentation related to scholarship funding and distribution.
 
What You Need
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements:
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Education, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Prior experience in administration, accounting, financial aid, or scholarship coordination preferred.
• Ability to train and guide others in financial processes related to Spalding Endowment distributions.
• Strong ability to manage and track multiple applications and deadlines accurately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to assist families and school representatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and database management.
• Commitment to supporting Catholic education and financial accessibility for families.
 
Top Candidates Will Also Have
• Experience working in financial aid, education administration, or nonprofit organizations.
• Familiarity with scholarship programs or tuition assistance processes.
 
What You Will Get
• Hourly Rate: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour, based on skills and experience.
• Retirement Savings: Eligibility to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan.
 
How to Apply
• Submit your application through https://www.applitrack.com/cdop/onlineapp/.





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