Director of Parish Operations

St. Stephen the Martyr Parish (Omaha) - Omaha

Executive

Full-Time

Location

Name of Facility : St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church
Address : 16701 "S" Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68135

Description

Department: Operations
Reports to: Pastor

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Saint Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, a vibrant and active parish community of approximately 4,000 households, is seeking a Director of Parish Operations to serve as a key member of the pastor’s Leadership Team. This senior leadership position provides strategic direction and oversight for the administrative and operational life of the parish, ensuring that personnel, systems, resources, and structures are aligned to support the parish’s pastoral mission and long-term vitality. The Director reports directly to the pastor and carries delegated authority for day-to-day operational leadership. The Director of Parish Operations fosters a healthy, collaborative, and accountable work culture among parish staff and volunteers. Through clear communication, supportive supervision, and effective organizational structures, the Director promotes unity, shared responsibility, and trust in service of the mission of the parish. In support of this mission, the Director provides leadership and oversight of parish operations, including human resources, risk management, and regulatory compliance. The Director ensures that personnel practices, policies, and organizational systems reflect both professional excellence and the values of the Gospel. The Director supervises and coordinates the work of staff and managers responsible for parish administration, development and stewardship, communications, facilities and grounds, and information technology. In close collaboration with the pastor, the Director serves as a principal advisor on organizational, personnel, and operational matters in a large-parish setting.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Model and promote collaborative leadership practices through supervision, communication, and decision-making structures
• Provide leadership for all human resources functions, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and personnel policy development
• Oversee parish risk management and compliance, including safety protocols, insurance coordination, Safe Environment requirements, and adherence to archdiocesan and civil regulations
• Supervise and support managers in administration, development and stewardship, communications, facilities and grounds, and information technology
• Ensure effective coordination, communication, and shared planning across all operational areas
• Partner with the pastor and Leadership Team on organizational assessment and long-range planning

Education and Experience

• Practicing Catholic with a servant’s heart
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative teams
• Strong organizational, supervisory, and leadership skills
• Working knowledge of human resources, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in church or nonprofit operations

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and professional references to Father David Belt at

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