Director of Development

Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ave Maria Catholic School in Watertown, SD, is looking for a Director of Development to create a culture of generosity supporting parish life and Catholic education. This unique position focuses on building relationships and ensuring spiritual vibrancy and financial sustainability within the Ave Maria Pastorate.

Interested applicants should submit their resumes to Terri Bjerke at [e-mail] by June 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Build a sustainable culture of generosity for parish life and Catholic education.
• Ensure spiritual vibrancy and financial sustainability for Ave Maria Catholic School/Pastorate.

Job description

Ave Maria Catholic School in Watertown, SD is accepting applications for a Director of Development. The goal of this newly created position is to build a sustainable culture of generosity that supports both parish life and Catholic education within Ave Maria Pastorate. Through formed relationships, faithful stewardship, and alignment with Set Ablaze, the Director of Discipleship will help ensure that Ave Maria Catholic School/Pastorate is spiritually vibrant, financially sustainable, and positioned to serve generations to come.

For a complete job description, go to www.avemariapastorate.org (employment opportunities). Please submit your resume to Terri Bjerke, [e-mail] by June 30, 2026.