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Job Openings at St. Joseph

If you have interest in a position and would like to learn more please call the parish office at (360) 696-4407. All application materials are available below. 

Executive Assistant to the Pastor

The Executive Assistant to the Pastor provides high-level administrative and confidential support to the Pastor and pastoral leadership team. Ensures effective communication, organization, and coordination across three vibrant parishes, serving as a key liaison among clergy, staff, and parishioners. The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic who demonstrates integrity, discretion, and professionalism, with proven experience in executive or senior administrative support. Strong organizational, communication, and technology skills are essential.

Pastoral Assistant for Music

The Pastoral Assistant for Music will provide musical liturgical leadership across three churches and collaborate with parish schools. The successful candidate will be an experienced musician with proficiency in piano/organ, choir direction, and accompaniment, committed to fostering active congregational participation and cultivating vibrant parish music ministries.  

 

This position offers the opportunity to shape the music program for a dynamic multi-church community, working alongside clergy, staff, and volunteers to enrich liturgical celebrations and engage parishioners of all ages. Flexible scheduling, including some evenings and weekends, is required.

Director of Pastoral Ministry

The Director of Pastoral Ministry will serve as a key member of the Parish Family Leadership Team. This position collaborates closely with the Pastor to provide vision, direction, and coordination for all pastoral ministries—liturgy, faith formation, OCIA, evangelization, outreach, and social justice—across three churches and two schools.  

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The Director of Pastoral Ministries supervises the pastoral team, fosters collaboration among clergy and staff, and ensures that all ministries reflect the mission of Christ and the values of the Catholic Church. This position requires a practicing Catholic who is an experienced pastoral leader with strong organizational, relational, supervisory and communication skills.  

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In the next 18 months, the Director will play a vital role in the Archdiocesan Partners in the Gospel initiative, helping guide Parish Family 45 through the transition from three distinct parishes into one united Catholic parish. The successful candidate will demonstrate pastoral sensitivity, leadership in times of change, and a commitment to building an effective pastoral team and vibrant parish culture grounded in faith, prayer, and unity.

Extended Care Coordinator for St. Joseph Catholic School​​

The Extended Care Coordinator oversees the school’s recess and extended care programs, ensuring a high-quality experience for students. While this role is designed as a full-time position (10:00 AM–6:00 PM), a part-time schedule (1:00 PM–6:00 PM) may be considered for candidates who prefer to focus solely on the after-school Extended Care Program and not recess supervision. The Coordinator supervises staff, manages enrollment and billing, communicates with families, and ensures the program operates smoothly and safely each day.

Long-Term PE Substitute Teacher for St. Joseph Catholic School​​

St. Joseph Catholic School is seeking a mission-driven, energetic, and organized Long-Term Substitute Physical Education Teacher to lead our K–8 Physical Education program from February through May. The ideal candidate fosters a positive, structured, and faith-filled learning environment; promotes physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship; and supports the overall well-being of students in alignment with our Catholic values and school culture.

Church: 400 S. Andresen Road, Vancouver, WA 98661

Parish Office: 6600 Highland Drive, Vancouver, WA 98661​

(360) 696-4407

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