Director of Operations

Good Shepherd Catholic Church & School Published: August 7, 2026 Expires: September 6, 2026 Location: 145 Jersey Ave S, Golden Valley, MN Category: Administration Job Type: Full-time Organizational Name: Good Shepherd Church and School Organizational City: Golden Valley Position Contact Name: Father Ben Wittbnebel Position Contact Title: Pastor Position Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io How many employees are serving at your location? More than 30 Starting Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000 depending on qualifications Help Shape the Future of a Thriving Parish & School Community Good Shepherd Catholic Church & School is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Director of Operations to oversee the day‑to‑day operations of our vibrant parish and school community. This leadership position partners closely with the Pastor, staff, volunteers, and parish leaders to ensure our facilities, business operations, communications, finances, human resources, and administrative systems support the mission of the parish. If you enjoy solving problems, leading people, improving processes, and creating welcoming environments where ministry can flourish, we’d love to hear from you. What You’ll Do Lead the daily business and administrative operations of the parish. Oversee parish facilities, maintenance, campus security, and capital improvement projects. Manage vendor relationships, contracts, purchasing, and major facility projects. Supervise office, custodial, maintenance, and contracted service providers. Partner with third‑party providers on accounting, payroll, benefits, and human resources. Ensure compliance with Archdiocesan, state, and federal regulations. Support parish communications, technology, events, volunteer engagement, and stewardship efforts. Collaborate with parish leadership, committees, and volunteers to create a safe, welcoming, and well‑managed campus. We’re Looking For Someone Who Has exceptional organizational and project management skills. Enjoys leading teams while building positive relationships. Can confidently manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Is an excellent communicator with strong attention to detail. Thinks strategically while also enjoying hands‑on problem solving. Is comfortable making decisions and improving systems and processes. Has experience in operations, facilities management, business administration, nonprofit management, or a related field. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience. Strong computer and technology skills. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to pass a criminal background check. Practicing Roman Catholic with knowledge of and commitment to the teachings and mission of the Catholic Church. Why Good Shepherd? At Good Shepherd, you’ll join a collaborative staff dedicated to serving our parish, school, and community. We believe ministry happens through excellent stewardship, strong teamwork, and a commitment to welcoming all who enter our campus. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping shape the future of a growing and active parish community. Schedule Full-time (40 hours/week) Monday‑Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends for parish events and meetings Comprehensive benefits package #J-18808-Ljbffr