Executive Director of the National John Paul II Shrine

Job Description

Feel Good About Doing Good

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.

While we have many employees who are not Catholic, we follow the Church's teachings in our investment strategies and our employee benefits. As part of our religious mission, we support the pro-life cause by contributing to the March for Life and pregnancy resource centers, we oppose assisted suicide and euthanasia, we are evangelists for the Catholic faith, and we help Christians who are facing religious persecution in the Middle East. We all work together to support our two million members as they volunteer to help others in their parishes and communities around the world.

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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 year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave, and flexible workweek schedules.

Professional Development: Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement.

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, and cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company.

Health and Wellness:

Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company;
Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy.
One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.
A variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions. The Order's health plans do not cover abortion, sterilization, or contraception, and the Order has helped advocate for other employers who do not want to provide coverage.
Long-term disability insurance;
Dental insurance;
Vision insurance;
Health club membership reimbursement;
Employee Assistance Program

About the Employer

The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal organization, with more than 1.8 million members in over a dozen countries. Founded in 1882, the Knights of Columbus both offers and promotes a parish-based model for Catholic lay leadership and service, and is a fraternal benefit society that provides life insurance for members and their families.

With over $100 billion of insurance in force, and more than $21 billion in assets under management, the Knights of Columbus is a Fortune 1000 company. There is no more highly rated insurer in North America than the Knights of Columbus.