About St. Timothy Catholic Church
St. Timothy Catholic Church is a vibrant and growing Catholic parish in Lutz, Florida serving approximately 2,800 registered families. The parish is known for its strong culture of stewardship, community life, and active ministry engagement.
Centered on the Eucharist, St. Timothy seeks to cultivate a dynamic Catholic community dedicated to forming missionary disciples and fostering lifelong faith. The parish offers robust faith formation programs, a thriving youth ministry, and more than 40 active ministries serving parishioners of all ages.
The parish also works closely with Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School, supporting its mission of forming young people in faith, academic excellence, and service.
With an engaged parish community and a growing campus, St. Timothy offers a meaningful opportunity for a Parish Business Manager to help steward the resources, operations, and systems that support the pastoral mission of the parish.
Position Summary
St. Timothy Catholic Church seeks a mission-driven and highly capable Parish Business Manager to serve as the Pastor’s primary operational partner.
The Business Manager oversees the parish’s financial, administrative, facilities, and human resource functions, ensuring that operations are well-managed, transparent, and aligned with diocesan policies.
Through responsible stewardship and thoughtful leadership, the Business Manager helps create an environment where clergy, staff, and volunteers can focus on ministry, evangelization, and the sacramental life of the Church.
This role requires a combination of strong professional leadership, financial competence, humility, discretion, and pastoral sensitivity.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Pastoral Collaboration
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the Pastor on financial, administrative, and operational matters
- Participate in the Parish Leadership Team and support the parish’s pastoral priorities
- Foster collaborative relationships with clergy, staff, ministry leaders, volunteers, and diocesan partners
- Assist with long-term financial and operational planning for the parish
- Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and reporting
Financial Management & Stewardship
- Oversee parish financial operations including budgeting, reporting, and internal controls
- Prepare the annual operating budget with the Pastor and Parish Finance Council
- Provide financial reports and analysis for parish leadership and councils
- Ensure compliance with civil requirements and diocesan financial policies
- Prepare the parish’s annual financial report to parishioners
- Support stewardship initiatives including offertory programs, campaigns, and diocesan appeals
Operations, Facilities & Administration
- Oversee day-to-day parish operations and administrative systems
- Supervise administrative, accounting, and facilities staff
- Manage parish facilities, maintenance planning, safety, and security
- Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, and purchasing
- Coordinate facility usage, parish calendar scheduling, and major events
- Support technology systems and identify opportunities for operational improvements
- Oversee major facility projects in collaboration with diocesan offices
Human Resources & Risk Management
- Support hiring, onboarding, and personnel administration for parish staff
- Ensure compliance with diocesan HR policies and employment regulations
- Support volunteer recruitment and formation
- Oversee insurance, risk management, and safety practices in coordination with diocesan offices
Qualifications
Required
- Active, practicing Catholic committed to the teachings and mission of the Church
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5–7 years of leadership experience in business administration, nonprofit management, parish administration, or a similar role
- Experience with budgeting, financial management, and operational oversight
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion
- Ability to complete diocesan background screening and Safe Environment training
Preferred
- Experience working in a Catholic parish, diocese, school, or nonprofit organization
- Familiarity with diocesan financial and administrative practices
- Experience supervising staff and coordinating volunteers
- Experience supporting stewardship or development initiatives
Key Personal Qualities
- Servant-hearted and collaborative leadership style
- Emotional intelligence and pastoral sensitivity
- Sound judgment and discretion
- Strong financial and organizational ability
- Clear communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to the mission and life of the Catholic Church
Work Schedule
This role is primarily weekday based, with occasional evening or weekend availability for parish meetings or major events.
Why Join St. Timothy Catholic Church
The Parish Business Manager plays a vital role in supporting the pastoral mission of the parish by ensuring that financial, operational, and administrative systems are stewarded with excellence and integrity.
This position offers a meaningful opportunity to serve the Church while helping a vibrant parish community flourish.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter describing their qualifications and interest in serving in a Catholic parish leadership role. The cover letter should include building teams, leadership, and what attracts you to this position at this time of life.
Pay: From $62,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a practicing Catholic in good standing with the church? What is the name of your Parish?
- Please upload or paste your cover letter describing your interest in this position. In your response, please also reflect on your experience building and leading teams, your leadership approach, and what draws you to this opportunity at this particular time in your life and vocation.
Education:
Ability to Commute:
- Lutz, FL 33558 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
