Executive Director - National Votive Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor

Job Description

Job Description

Want to play a leadership role in stewarding one of the most important Catholic institutions in New Orleans history? Enjoy enthusiastically sharing the good news of the Gospel and bringing hope inspired by Our Lady to people around the world? Excellent at managing details alongside a committed team, coordinating schedules, working with an active board, and executing a plan within a budget?

The National Votive Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, on State Street in uptown New Orleans, seeks a talented and committed Executive Director to execute its mission as it embarks on its second century serving the church of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. Having just celebrated its Centennial Year, the Shrine's mission is as important as it was when the Ursuline Sisters first arrived in New Orleans in 1727.

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic practicing Catholic familiar with and committed to the Ursuline charism with the ability to execute programs, coordinate public Masses, lead fundraising, and schedule / coordinate a variety of events, all in service of the Shrine's mission :

The National Votive Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor serves God and all God's people as the center of devotion to the Mother of Jesus under the title of Our Lady of Prompt Succor-quick help. The Shrine is a place of pilgrimage, worship and prayer. It welcomes all who try to live in faith and love, with a special commitment to those whose hope and trust in Mary lead them to seek her motherly care and consolation.

Core responsibilities of the Executive Director include the following :

• Implementation and promotion of the Mission and Vision of the Shrine
• Promotion of and maintaining the good image of the Shrine locally and outside of the greater New Orleans community
• Collaboration with the Board of Trustees in development of the Shrine budget and the management of said budget in a sound fiscal manner
• Collaboration with the Board of Trustees in establishing a fund development strategy and the successful implementation of such strategy
• Management of Shrine personnel, including the hiring, annual evaluations and daily work direction setting
• Coordination and ultimate responsibility for the planning and implementation of various Shrine feast days, special religious celebrations, weddings, funerals, etc.
• Collaboration with the Shrine maintenance contractor and the Building and Grounds Committee to ensure the maintenance and preservation of this National treasure
• Collaboration with Ursuline Academy administration and staff for all joint matters to ensure a cooperative working relationship

Candidates interested in applying for this position should submit a resume and a letter of interest to shrineolps@gmail.com with "Shrine Director" listed in the email subject. Questions regarding the position should be referred to shrineolps@gmail.com