Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities

Minnesota Catholic Conference employees and interns play a critical role in helping Catholics live out their faith in the public arena. Read more about our current opportunities below!

Business Manager

The Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC), the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, is seeking a joyful and entrepreneurial missionary disciple to serve as the Business Manager. The Business Manager assists in the mission of the Minnesota Catholic Conference by providing administrative support to the Executive Director and staff in carrying out the financial and personnel functions of the organization and its affiliated advocacy partner organizations, such as the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition. Primary duties include overseeing financial operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, financial reporting, and managing contracts; managing employee benefits; filing lobbyist disclosure reports and managing other regulatory compliance matters; and providing general administrative support as needed.

The position is part-time (approximately 20-24 hours based on an applicant’s skills, experience, and efficiency). Median wage range: $25-40/hour.

Minimum requirements: Proven problem solver; an evangelical and entrepreneurial spirit; seeks to support the work of the Church in the public arena; fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church; a bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience in business manager role or related field; excellent communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (including familiarity with some financial software); flexibility to respond to organizational needs as required.

Preferred qualifications: Four years’ experience in a related business manager or nonprofit administrative role; experienced bookkeeper/accountant; advanced skills using QuickBooks (or similar financial software), and filing IRS Form 990 reports.

Send cover letter, resumé, and list of three references to [email protected] or HR Director, Minnesota Catholic Conference, 525 Park St., Ste. 450, St. Paul, MN 55103. No phone calls, please.

Position open until filled.

Communications Intern

Are you looking to learn more about the intersection of your Catholic faith with policy and society, while building your communications skillset in a professional environment? Consider interning with the Minnesota Catholic Conference, the official public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota. We’re on the cutting edge of advocacy and communications and are looking for talented and enthusiastic interns to join us.

DESCRIPTION

Communications interns will aid our efforts to communicate the Church’s social vision and advocacy efforts to a variety of audiences, including Minnesota Catholics, the state legislature, the media, and the public. Interns will contribute to the daily and ongoing communications needs of MCC, while also working on special projects in any number of the following areas:

• Social media and brand management
• Graphic design
• Videography production & editing
• Website design and development
• Press relations
• Writing and editing
• Database and advocacy platform management

Specific responsibilities and tasks will be adapted to meet the strengths and interests of the intern.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates will have an interest in and commitment to the Catholic faith, particularly as it applies to politics and society; will possess communications skills and abilities in at least some of the aforementioned areas (and a desire to grow in others); and will bring a track record of hard work, creativity, and positivity.

PAY/HOURS

A stipend may be provided. Additional compensation may be offered based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. MCC is happy to work with your academic institution to ensure that this internship qualifies for class credit.

Interns are expected to work a consistent weekly schedule, but time, hours, and duration are negotiable. Fully remote positions are available.

LOCATION

St. Paul, Minnesota, or remote.

APPLICATION

If interested, please submit the following to Chris Mulcahey at [email protected] by October 11, 2024.

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Writing sample
• Any additional communications and public affairs work/portfolio such as graphic design, social media, videography, or marketing materials.

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