SUMMARY The Catholic Diocese of Crookston seeks a full-time Retreat Center and Special Events Coordinator. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and team-orientated
professional of high integrity committed to fulfilling the Catholic Church'smission.
We are looking for someone who:
- is a practicing Catholic with missionary zeal and the desire to create an environment where people can have an encounter with Jesus.
- possesses a great work ethic.
- is detail oriented.
- is self-motivated.
- values teamwork and is willing to work aflexible schedule to accommodate retreatants and visitors having an encounter with the Lord.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee the reservation process, managing bookings, calendars, contracts, and correspondence for the Diocese of Crookston Pastoral/Retreat Center facility. Coordinate daily/weekly/monthly/annual schedules, ensuring staff and guest needs are met. Work cohesively with operations and administrative teams, including maintenance, housekeeping, foodservice, receptionist/clerical support, and finance. Ensure a warm welcome for guests and oversee check-in procedures for a positive guest experience. Maintain a safe and dignified environment for guests, aligned with Catholic teachings. Assist operations team when needed (ie: flipping rooms, serving meals). SCHEDULE This is a full-time, non-exempt position in Crookston, Minnesota. Work hours will vary and depend on the Retreat Center and Special Events schedule.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / ABILITIES ·Experience in a customer service setting; religious, non-profit, or
spirituality setting preferred.
·Superb accuracy and attention to detail; excellent organizational skills and
ability to oversee a variety of tasks within a short time-frame.
·Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; outstanding
phone and email etiquette and public relations skills.
·High-functioning technology skills and significant effective experience with
Microsoft Office, emailing, database web forms, and other emerging technologies.
·Proven ability to be self-directed and to work collaboratively.
·Ability to adjust to retreatants' and staffs changing circumstances; ability to
improvise in an effective and appropriate manner and to think creatively.
·Willingness to be contacted after hours if urgent matters arise.
·Ability to make connections between the day-to-day tasks of the position and
the vision of the Diocese of Crookston.
·Ability to maintain confidentiality.
BENEFITS Single and family health insurance available with HSA and FSA options; Single or family dental options; Vacation, sick, holiday, holy day, bereavement, and retreat days; Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance; Employer-paid retirement and optional 403(b) plan.
ABOUT THE DIOCESE OF CROOKSTON The Diocese of Crookston is a non-profit religious organization that serves 30,000 Catholics in 66 parishes and 8 Catholic schools in the 14 northwest counties of Minnesota. Known as a mission diocese of the Catholic Church, Diocese of Crookston territory is rural in nature; farming, logging and tourism are main industries.
How to Apply / Contact / Deadline: Submit resume including references and cover letter to Chief Operating Officer Janelle Gergen at Diocese of Crookston, PO Box 610, Crookston, MN 56716 or . Interviews will begin immediately. Position start date: August 1, but negotiable.
The Diocese of Crookston represents the Catholic Church in northwest Minnesota. It comprises the 14 counties of Kittson, Roseau, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Polk, Red Lake, Pennington, Clearwater, Beltrami, Norman, Mahnomen, Hubbard, Clay and Becker.
