Director of Operations & Stewardship

Dyersville Economic Development Corp.; Iowa; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

Manchester Area Pastorate seeks a Director of Operations to lead the operational and financial functions across parishes and schools, ensuring alignment with Archdiocesan standards and best practices. You will guide HR, facilities, and administrative systems, promoting stewardship and change management while supporting pastors and ministry leaders in their spiritual mission.

You will supervise staff, lead budget planning, oversight, and reporting, and partner with parish leadership to deliver

Qualifications

• Practicing faithful Catholic who supports Church teaching and mission.
• 7–10 years of leadership experience in operations, admin, HR, or related field.
• Experience managing multi-site operations or complex org structures.
• Strong leadership, organization, and change management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with staff and leaders.
• Financial and operational acumen with sound judgment and decision-making.
• Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of all operational and financial functions across the pastorate; establish consistent processes and accountability.
• Supervise staff, set expectations, support growth, and foster collaboration across locations.
• Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls; align resources with mission.
• Support long-term financial planning, pursue shared services and cost efficiencies; liaise with Archdiocesan policies.
• Ex-officio member of Finance Commission and Buildings & Grounds Committee.
• Ensure HR practices, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employee relations are standardized.
• Oversee facilities, risk management, vendor relations, and capital needs; support long-range planning.
• Align admin systems (HRIS, payroll, accounting) and implement efficient workflows.
• Lead operational transition to a unified pastorate model with clear communication.
• Serve as liaison to cemetery boards and consolidate boards where appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Change management

HR experience

Financial acumen

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Bachelor's in Business Administration / Human Resources / Finance

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manchester Area Pastorate seeks a Director of Operations to lead the operational and financial functions across parishes and schools, ensuring alignment with Archdiocesan standards and best practices. You will guide HR, facilities, and administrative systems, promoting stewardship and change management while supporting pastors and ministry leaders in their spiritual mission.

You will supervise staff, lead budget planning, oversight, and reporting, and partner with parish leadership to deliver