Executive Director

The Archdiocese of Chicago is the third largest diocese in the United States and serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 15,000 employees across its ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region’s largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country’s largest seminaries. The Archdiocese’s elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems.

Position Summary:

The Director is responsible for guiding the administration, pastoral programs, and strategic vision of Kolbe House in accordance with Archdiocesan mission and governance objectives. The Director works collaboratively with archdiocesan leaders, parishes, other nonprofits, and key stakeholders within the criminal justice system, with an end view of promoting a compassionate Catholic presence for those impacted by incarceration.

Responsibilities:

• Administer day-to-day activities and functions of Kolbe House.
• Work collaboratively and collegially with archdiocesan departments (Finance, Capital Assets, Communications, S&D, etc.) to further the mission of Kolbe House.
• Interview, hire, and supervise Kolbe House staff.
• Prepare reports for Department Director.
• Initiate and coordinate fundraising plans for Kolbe House.
• Delegate tasks to staff members as appropriate.
• Manage, mentor, and guide Kolbe House staff in a professional and pastoral manner.
• Represent the Archdiocese on the Prison and Jail Ministry Committee of the Catholic Conference of Illinois.
• Maintain relationships with criminal justice officials, Pastoral Center staff, pastors, and advocacy and community organizations.
• Work with team members in developing pastoral plans to serve those incarcerated in Cook and Lake County jails and Juvenile Detention Center.
• Begin implementation of the strategic plan.
• Direct and meet with Kolbe House Advisory Board.
• Supervise others and maintaining effective business relations in a ministry setting.
• Successful experience managing an organizational budget. Delegating responsibility and achieving results through subordinates
• Set and monitor annual and quarterly budgets.
• Oversee fundraising activities, including but not limited to the writing of grants.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in criminal justice, social work, sociology, psychology, or closely related field.
• Catholic, practicing and supportive, in good standing with the Church.
• Experience performing supervisory responsibilities in a team setting.
• Experience in a correctional setting or criminal justice ministry.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Seeing / Comprehension 50 - 100%
• Hearing 50 - 100%
• Walking / Standing 25 - 49%
• Climbing / Stooping/ Kneeling 0 - 24%
• Hand / Finger Dexterity 50 - 100%

The Archdiocese of Chicago is in the midst of exciting changes as we renew our local Church. With a variety of opportunities to contribute your professional talents and experience, we invite you to consider any of our current openings at archchicago.org/careers. We offer competitive salary and benefit packages, as well as opportunities for professional and personal growth and development.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60608: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Ministry: 3 years (Required)
• Fundraising: 3 years (Required)
• Budgeting: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person