Multi-Site Church Operations Leader

Manchester Area Pastorate; Dyersville (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Plus competitive benefits package

Job summary

Manchester Area Pastorate seeks a Director of Operations to oversee all operational and financial activities across parishes, ministries, and schools. This role aligns resources with Archdiocesan standards and provides leadership to staff, HR, facilities, and administrative systems.

Reporting to the Pastor, you will drive cost efficiency, governance, and strategic planning while promoting faithful stewardship and smooth day-to-day operations across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Catholic faith background and alignment with church mission.
• 7–10 years of leadership experience in operations or admin fields.
• Experience managing multi-site operations or complex org structures.
• Strong leadership, organizational and change-management skills.
• Proven staff supervision and collaboration across locations.
• Financial and operational judgment with sound decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and financial functions across parishes, ministries, and schools.
• Supervise staff with clear expectations and professional growth support.
• Oversee budgeting, reporting, and internal controls across locations.
• Support long-term financial planning and shared services opportunities.
• Serve on Finance Commission and Buildings & Grounds as needed.
• Ensure consistent HR practices and payroll/benefits processes.
• Oversee facilities, risk management, and vendor relations.
• Align admin systems with Archdiocesan policies and timelines.
• Guide transition to unified pastorate model with clear communication.
• Liaise with cemetery boards and consolidate where appropriate.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operations oversight

HR management

Financial acumen

Multi-site management

Staff supervision

Strategic planning

Communications

Policy compliance

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/HR/Finance

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Manchester Area Pastorate seeks a Director of Operations to oversee all operational and financial activities across parishes, ministries, and schools. This role aligns resources with Archdiocesan standards and provides leadership to staff, HR, facilities, and administrative systems.

Reporting to the Pastor, you will drive cost efficiency, governance, and strategic planning while promoting faithful stewardship and smooth day-to-day operations across multiple locations.