Madison Chancery Opportunities

• Maintain overall organization of the office and its personnel
• File correspondence and other documents
• Answer phone calls and emails to the Tribunal office, or forward to the appropriate staff member
• Manage tribunal database and monitor case status
• Prepare and send decrees, letters, and notifications for cases
• Manage assignment of advocates and secure sharing of case files with advocates
• Compile and transmit case documents to appellate and other tribunals
• Record office finances for submission to finance department
• Serve as ecclesiastical notary certifying the accuracy and authenticity of decrees and acts
• Record tribunal statistics for annual report to Holy See
• Coordinate with transcriptionists and review transcribed depositions for accuracy

• Must be a Catholic in good standing and adhere to the doctrine and moral teaching of the Church, especially with respect to marriage
• Knowledge of office software
• Internet and email proficiency

• College degree
• Sound understanding of Catholic doctrine regarding marriage

• Competency in written and spoken Spanish
• Knowledge of civil or canon law
• Reading ability in Latin or Italian

To apply, send resume and cover letter to tribunal@madisondiocese.org by November 7.

Summary:
The Director of Cemeteries is responsible for the overall operation, maintenance and financial management of the four cemeteries operated by the Diocese of Madison.

Primary Job Functions:

• Oversees all committals to make certain that they are done properly, on a timely basis, meet the needs and wishes of the families, and done in accordance with the teachings of the Church.
• Prepares the annual budget for the diocesan cemeteries and manages the operation of the cemeteries to meet or exceed budgetary goals.
• Oversees the upkeep of all diocesan cemeteries, including building and grounds maintenance, equipment maintenance and replacement, landscaping, and overall cemetery appearance.
• In collaboration with the Cemetery Manager, oversees the hiring, termination and performance management of all cemetery staff.
• Reviews and approves all cemetery contracts and payments for the purchase of goods and services.
• Reviews and approves all contracts with families for graves, vaults, markers, urns, interments and other materials and services provided by the cemeteries.
• Establishes, reviews, and revises cemetery pricing and pricing policies annually.
• Develops policies and procedures for use of the cemeteries by families, visitors, , funeral directors, etc.
• Responsible for overseeing the maintenance of all cemetery records.
• Responsible for monitoring the investment of Perpetual Care Funds, in collaboration with the Director of Finance, to ensure that they are invested in a way that will generate the best possible growth consistent with a reasonable degree of risk.

• In the absence of other staff, assists with funeral interments, inurnments and disinterments.
• When needed, assists families with at-need and pre-need sales of graves, mausoleum and columbarium spaces, monuments, vaults, urns and other cemetery goods and services.
• Investigates complaints by families and visitors regarding cemetery policies and operations, and appeals from decisions of the Cemetery Manager.

• Ability to develop and manage budgets and meet financial goals.
• Ability to effectively manage staff.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to relate effectively to families in at-need and pre-need situations.
• Knowledgeable of all state and church cemetery regulations.
• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing.

• 10+ years of responsible experience in cemetery management, including sales, operations and financial management of cemeteries.

Summary:
The Human Resource Director is directly responsible for the overall human resource function of the diocesan offices and for benefit programs available to all diocesan parishes and schools.

Primary Job Functions:

• Manage the diocesan medical, dental, vision, life, disability, long term care, flex spending accounts, expatriate plans, and Medicare Supplement insurance for employees of the diocese, parish and school employees, clergy and seminarians.  Work with benefit consultants and plan providers to negotiate providers, benefit terms, premium rates and plan renewals;
• Maintain legal compliance with all ACA, EEO, Wage and Hour, OSHA and other federal, state and local employment laws;
• Manage payroll modules for ACA compliance and employee time entry (TLM component), including specifications for setup and modification of the modules with payroll vendor;
• Manage the diocesan 401k plan, including selection of plan provider, investment options and plan costs.  Completes and files annual Form 5500 and 8955-SSA documents with IRS;
• Advise and act as a resource to parish staffs and employees regarding benefit terms, options, enrollments and annual renewals, as well as employment, terminations and legal issues pertaining to Human Resources;
• Develop and manage personnel policies and procedures for the diocesan offices.

• Transfer biweekly 401k data files and funds from payroll to 401k plan provider;
• Conduct payroll and benefit enrollments and general orientations of new employees;
• Maintain employee files and other HR records;
• Provide benefit summaries and enrollment materials to parishes and respond to inquiries
  from parish employees.

• Extensive knowledge of Human Resources issues;
• Strong organizational and planning skills;
• Strong communication skills.

• Degree in Human Resource Management;
• 5 or more years’ experience, including strong skills in benefits management and legal compliance.

• Experience in management of 401k plans;
• Professional certification in Human Resource management and benefits;
• Understanding of the structure and workings of the Catholic Church.

To apply, send resumes to Eric.Schiedermayer@MadisonDiocese.org or:

Eric Schiedermayer
Diocese of Madison
702 S High Point Rd, Ste 225
Madison WI, 53719. 
 

Resurrection Cemetery, 2705 Regent Street in Madison, and Mount Olivet Cemetery, 1827 N. Washington Street in Janesville, have openings for regular and seasonal groundsworkers.  (Seasonal positions are from April through late November of each year.)  Staff members mow and  trim cemetery grounds, trim trees and shrubs, and perform other general maintenance and grounds work throughout the cemetery.  Regular year around staff also assist with burials and install monuments and markers at gravesites.  Applicants must be able to work outdoors and operate commercial mowing and trimming equipment throughout the day, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance. 

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.  Saturday overtime is frequently available and includes bonus payments.  Full time, year around staff also enjoy a generous benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance, along with a 401k plan and employer match, and paid vacations, sick time, and holidays.

Background checks are required for all positions, including driver license checks.

Starting pay depends on experience.

Apply in person at the cemetery offices during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, or call at 608-238-5561 or 608-821-3047.