Employment Opportunities
Director of Development
FUNCTIONS: The Director plans, organizes, implements and evaluates all philanthropic activities for the support and benefit of the Diocese of Rapid City including but not limited to the Annual Appeal, Annual Giving Society, Estate gifts and special needs gifts. The Director is responsible for grant applications and the management of fundraising programs. Ensures all activities are conducted in support of the mission, philosophy and values of the Diocese of Rapid City and the Roman Catholic Church. Supervises and trains a Grant Writer and the Assistant to the Director of Development. Click here for a full job description.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field. Knowledge of effective fundraising strategies and techniques for small to medium–sized nonprofits. Experience building and maintaining a contact management system of donors in which planned donor contacts are initiated from the development office based on capacity to give and affinity with the diocesan activity or program. Self-starter, good communication skills, experience in public relations, strong interpersonal relationship skills. Demonstrated success with planned giving programs.
Demonstrates proficient computer skills and familiarity of Microsoft Office software applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. May also require the ability to use Access, and desktop publishing software as required. Ability to learn and effectively use various data collection and database management systems to record data as required. Demonstrates familiarity and proficiency with Internet tools and techniques for searching, extracting and processing information.
Interested individuals should submit via e-mail or regular mail, a letter of application along with their resume listing three professional references and a completed application form to: msimonson@diorc.org or Office of the Chancellor, Diocese of Rapid City, 606 Cathedral Drive, Rapid City SD 57701.
The Diocese of Rapid City offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Social Media Intern
10 hours per week
Unpaid/Qualifies for college credit
QUALIFICATIONS: Student with strong communications, public relations and marketing skills. Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop and all relevant social media platforms. Must be able to relate appropriately with social media users, organization leaders, department heads, parishioners and other account holders. Strong organizational and problem solving skills. Ability to work quickly and analytically. Expected to be creative in social media matters. Prefer a senior in high school or older.
FUNCTIONS: Click here for a full job description .
To apply: Email resume, two samples of graphics work, and two references to: bberreth@diorc.org.
Terra Sancta Retreat Center Event Staff
More than just a job, it’s a ministry!
Flexible schedule; event-driven hours; a reputation for excellent food and hospitality. Part-time (20-30 hours per week), non-benefitted positions with opportunity to become full-time based on increased business. Terra Sancta Retreat Center is owned and operated by the Catholic Diocese of Rapid City. Join a great team at Terra Sancta Retreat Center and help provide hospitality to our many guests. The retreat center is seeking high energy people for Event Staff. Responsibilities include serving meals, room set-ups, cleaning and more. Hours each week will vary depending on retreat center needs. This is a part-time; non-benefitted position. A complete job description and application form is available on-line at http://terrasancta.org/employment. If you have questions, please contact us at 605-716-0925.