Executive Dir of the St Paul II Nat Shrine

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The Knights of Columbus is a tax-exempt Catholic fraternal benefit society that provides financial security to members and their families through our life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, investment and annuity products. Charity is at the core of our missions: our profits are donated to help those in need and to support our faith - $1.73B over the past ten years.

 

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Overview

The Executive Director is responsible for the leadership of the Shrine’s mission as well as its liturgical life, programs, and exhibits.  The Director will oversee the Shrine as a national and international place of pilgrimage and prayer, as well as a center for intellectual and cultural renewal stemming from and faithful to the vision and thought of St John Paul II. The Director will strengthen relationships and develop partnerships with other Catholic apostolates and the hierarchy of the Church in the United States.  Working closely with KCCF and Charities leadership, the Director will lead the development and implementation of fundraising activities for the Shrine. The Director will also perform other duties for the Executive Office of the Supreme Knight as assigned.

Core Responsibilities

Skills Qualifications

Required:

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong relational and outreach skills
• Strong analytic skills
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Strong public speaking skills
• Strong strategic planning skills
• Proactive approach to addressing issues
• Extensive knowledge of the Catholic Church

Education

Required:

• BA or BS degree. 
• Masters or equivalent in theology, business, museum studies, law or other related field
• 8-10 years of related management experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. 

Preferred:

• A theological and/or practical grounding in the teaching of the Church, especially as it relates to the teaching of John Paul II such as the relation between faith and reason, the role of the family, Catholic Social Teaching, religious freedom or other area.
• A demonstrated capacity for relationships with Church hierarchy throughout the country as well lay leaders in apostolic and intellectual endeavors in the DC area.

Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location.  At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $212,900 - $376,600.

Authorization to work in the United States is required

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the workday.

KofC Cares

Our mission is focused on family and faith, and we support our employees in seeking a balanced life.

 

Employee benefits include:

 

Time Away: 13 paid holidays per ye