Parish Business Administrator

About the Opportunity

St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church is seeking a Parish Business Administrator to provide leadership in financial, operational, and facilities management. This position plays a critical role in ensuring strong stewardship of parish resources, strategic alignment with the pastor’s vision, and effective support for ministry and mission.  We will consider Full-Time or Part-Time (depending on the right candidate)

This is an exciting time for St. Jude of the Lake. The parish is poised to re-invigorate, re-engage, and plan for growth in service to the community. The administrator will join Father Johnson, Pastor and Judicial Vicar of the Archdiocesan Tribunal, and our new Principal, Ben Vasko (formerly of the Archdiocese), forming a collaborative leadership team with our excellent staff to build and revitalize God’s Church in Mahtomedi.

With an emphasis on strategic planning, accountability, and operational excellence, the administrator will help guide both the daily operations and long-term vitality of the parish.

Who Are We?

St. Jude of the Lake is a Catholic parish and school community rooted in worship, discipleship, and service. We are focused on building systems, structures, and stewardship practices that support our mission today and into the future.

Who Are You?:

• You are a practicing Catholic who values the mission of the Church.
• You want to BUILD the Church for mission.
• You thrive on strategic leadership and can align financial and operational systems with parish goals.
• You bring clarity and accountability to complex processes in finance, HR, and facilities.
• You are adept at building professional relationships with staff, councils, and volunteers.
• You view stewardship as more than finances—integrating people, property, and resources in service of mission.

What You’ll Do:

Financial Operations

• Provide strategic leadership in financial management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Oversee parish facilities, maintenance, safety, and capital planning.
• Manage HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, compliance, and performance accountability.
• Supervise and mentor staff, ensuring professionalism and mission alignment.
• Partner with the pastor, principal, and parish leadership councils to support decision-making with data-driven insight.
• Support stewardship initiatives and long-range parish planning.

Why Join Us?

• Strategic Impact: Shape the operational and financial future of St. Jude of the Lake during a season of renewal and growth.
• Leadership Team: Collaborate directly with Fr. Johnson (Pastor and Judicial Vicar), Principal Ben Vasko, and a dedicated parish staff.
• Flexible Role: Full-time or part-time considered depending on the candidate.
• Mission Alignment: Serve in a parish community focused on stewardship, accountability, and long-term vision.

Qualifications:

• Active, practicing Catholic in good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in financial, operational, or facilities management (nonprofit or parish preferred).
• Strong financial acumen with proficiency in ParishSoft and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and strategic thinking skills.

Curious but not sure yet? Let’s grab a cup of coffee. We can talk about anything from alignment and ecclesiology to staffing and operations. This is an exciting role for the right fit, and finding that fit is paramount for both you and St. Jude of the Lake. Send an email to karl@kornowskiconsultants.com  to set up a time to talk.

If you already know this role is a great fit for your gifts and leadership, please send your cover letter and resume in PDF format to info@kornowskiconsultants.com. We look forward to connecting with you.