Parish Operations Director: Elevate Efficiency & Growth

St Thomas More Catholic Church Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

STD/LTD paid by employer

403(b) retirement plan and defined ben

Pension plan

Generous vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

St Thomas More Catholic Church Kansas City seeks a Director of Operations to work closely with the pastor and staff on operational decisions that impact the parish. The role enhances efficiency across finance, HR, facilities, purchasing, stewardship, communications and administration.

The Director leads budgeting, payroll, vendor management, reporting, and coordination with diocesan systems, ensuring compliance and effective parish operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience or training in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial management.
• Prior experience working in parish operations or ministry strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Catholic Church structure and the spiritual mission of parish ministry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate staff workflows and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Prepare and submit regular financial reports to the pastor, staff, and finance committees.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial data entry in diocesan systems.
• Oversee preparation and submission of annual 1099 forms.
• Ensure contribution statements are distributed to donors in compliance with tax regulations.
• Assist the pastor with recruitment, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
• Manage payroll, employee benefits, and human resources functions for staff and pastor.
• Act as liaison between the parishes and diocesan offices, ensuring effective communication.
• Oversee office administration and upkeep of parish buildings and grounds.
• Manage vendor contracts and lead bidding processes for services and projects.

Skills

Communication

Integrity

Organization

Independence

Team collaboration

Process improvements

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

St Thomas More Catholic Church Kansas City seeks a Director of Operations to work closely with the pastor and staff on operational decisions that impact the parish. The role enhances efficiency across finance, HR, facilities, purchasing, stewardship, communications and administration.

The Director leads budgeting, payroll, vendor management, reporting, and coordination with diocesan systems, ensuring compliance and effective parish operations.