GENERAL INTRODUCTION:

The Archbishop is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the particular Church entrusted to him. In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ’s mission present and enduring as Shepherd of the Christian Community. In order to fulfill his mission, the Archbishop employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people). He shares with them the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

(Directory on the Pastoral Ministry of Bishops, 198)

Each position employed in Associated Catholic Cemeteries helps to extend the ministry of the Archbishop in particular ways as outlined in the position description.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE:

The President of Associated Catholic Cemeteries (“ACC”) provides direction for ACC’s mission and supervises the management and operations of the four Archdiocesan cemeteries: Holyrood, Calvary, Gethsemane, and St. Patrick. He/she sets overall policy, provides for fiscal oversight and financial controls, and assures that appropriate planning processes are in place for the future of ACC in the Archdiocese of Seattle. The President collaborates with Central Shared Services in the areas of Accounting, Payroll, and Benefits and provides consultative assistance to pastors of parishes in the Archdiocese with cemeteries.

ESSENTIAL POSITION DUTIES:

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  Develops, implements, and evaluates the mission of ACC as directed by the Board of Directors in accordance with the overall mission of the Archdiocese as determined by the Archbishop. She/he accomplishes this in collaboration with ACC’s management and various departments to ensure the place of Catholic cemeteries as a ministry in the Archdiocese and within the theological and liturgical confines of Catholic tradition.
• Assures the implementation of personnel policies and procedures for ACC. She/he accomplishes this by hiring and supervising all management staff, reviewing overall staffing needs and approving all new hires, reviewing and updating job descriptions, implementing ACC’s background checks and drug testing programs, ensuring that ACC personnel policies are consonant with Archdiocesan policies and guidelines, establishing wage and benefit packages for all employees, and representing ACC at union negotiations.
• Ensures sound financial planning and oversight for ACC by collaborating with the Controller of Archdiocese so that all elements of the Services Agreements between ACC and the central office are fulfilled for efficient and integrated accounting systems, ensures the development and oversight of all operations and capital budgets, monitors cash flow and various Fund balances, establishes product/service pricing, and presents current and long-range financial issues to the CFO and ACC’s Board of Directors.
• Develops and maintains sound public relations for ACC through good relationships with central office leadership and staff, pastors, various pastoral staffs, funeral directors, and various vendors, by monitoring relevant public policy issues in cooperation with the Washington State Catholic Conference, and by developing and overseeing the production of public relations materials. Incumbent also plans and implements special programs, memorial opportunities, and public speaking engagements as appropriate.
• Plans, reviews, and approves all marketing and advertising materials and campaigns. She/he accomplishes this utilizing internal resources and planning, and approved marketing and advertising suppliers so that messaging appropriate to the mission of ACC is consistently produced and measured for effectiveness in its outreach to the Catholic community. This includes a variety of print, audio, video, and social media platforms.
• Responsible for continuing oversight of all development plans for ACC. He/she accomplishes this by assessing inventory needs in consultation with the cemetery Superintendents, conducting needs analysis for both new burial inventory and remodeling, authorizing contracts in keeping with the policies of the Archdiocese of Seattle, and overseeing architects and contractors.
• Assures accurate records are maintained and accessible for the long term at ACC. She/he reviews and assesses computer hardware and software needs to ensure that they provide the necessary tools for ongoing records management at all ACC locations, collaborates with approved IT providers, and directs the ongoing transition to increased computerization of cemetery records and files for efficient and effective record keeping related to burial sites, sales, financial records, market studies, reports, and historical information.
• Assures that all liturgical functions held at ACC are planned and executed in keeping with the liturgical norms and principals of the Archdiocese of Seattle. He/she accomplishes this by collaborating with the Liturgy Office of the Archdiocese, by being fully conversant in the liturgical rites and texts of the Roman Catholic Church, particularly the Order of Christian Funerals, and knowledgeable to fulfill all sacristan duties as required, by staying current with the liturgical norms of the Archdiocese, preparing Orders of Service, and serving as the Master of Ceremonies for liturgies at which the Archbishop or Auxiliary Bishops preside.
• Serves as a resource for parish cemeteries as requested by pastors or their approved delegates. She/he accomplishes this by providing guidance in all areas of cemetery management and operations, by meeting with staff and cemetery committees both virtually and in-person, and by serving as an ex-officio member on the Mother Joseph Catholic Cemetery of Vancouver Cemetery Committee.
• Responsible for liaison between ACC and local, regional and national cemetery organizations, particularly the Catholic Cemetery Conference and Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Services of the West, by attending meetings and participating actively in these professional organizations. Contributes to the good public relations of ACC and the Archdiocese of Seattle.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Primary:

• Willingness and ability to support the mission of the Church by extending the ministry of the Archbishop.
• Ability and desire to use God-given gifts and talents in service of the local Church in support of the collaboration between lay and ordained Ministers.
• Active member of a Catholic parish/faith community in good standing with the Catholic Church.

Education:

• Degree in Business, Management or equivalent (or prior work experience).
• Theology, liturgy, or pastoral education and training.
• Certified Catholic Cemetery Executive certification (CCCE) or willingness and ability to acquire certification within thirty-six (36) months of hire.

Experience:

• Business management including personnel supervision.
• Sales and marketing experience, including management of sales staff.
• Landscape and cemetery operations management, including safety regulations.
• Negotiating and bidding experience.
• Microsoft Office Suite, database, spreadsheets, record management, InDesign, Photoshop.

Other Elements:

• Understanding of vocation and ability to develop and administer policies accordingly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of Canon and Civil Laws pertaining to cemeteries and funerals.
• Valid Washington State drivers license and automobile insurance.

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.