Employment Opportunities

The Employment opportunities listed are, in most cases, given to the Human Resources Department of the Diocese of Stockton by parishes. Please make contact with the parish or the department listed at the end of the job description. 

Grant Writer - Diocese Of Stockton Pastoral Center - Part-Time

The Diocese of Stockton has an immediate opening for a Grant Writer. This is a part-time position, working 20 hours per week. The Grant Writer is responsible for identifying, researching and preparing grant proposals to secure funding from foundations, corporations, and government entities in support of the pastoral, educational, charitable, and community programs of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Stockton. This position works collaboratively with diocesan leadership, program directors, and financial personnel to develop competitive proposals and ensure compliance with grant requirements.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of two to five years of professional grant writing or nonprofit development experience preferred.  
• Excellent written, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to communicate program impact clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with grant tracking systems or fundraising databases preferred.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license.

Salary range $35 - $50 per hour. Click here for a full job description. To apply, please email cover letter and resume to [email protected].

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT HISPANIC APOSTOLATE, YOUTH & YA MINISTRY, MIGRANT MINISTRY -  PASTORAL CENTER 

The Diocese of Stockton has a full-time, non-exempt administrative assistant position available.

This position provides bi-lingual administrative and clerical support for the offices of the Hispanic Apostolate, Hispanic Youth and Young Adult Ministry and Migrant Ministry.   Major responsibilities include responding to inquiries in a timely manner, prepares, edits, and proofreads various correspondence, assists with program events, including designing layouts for flyers, etc., assists as backup receptionist for Pastoral Center as needed.   Qualifications: high school degree or equivalent, 4-5 years of successful office experience, experience with Excel, Publisher and Microsoft Word, excellent verbal and written bi-lingual skills (English and Spanish). This is a 35 hour/week position with an excellent benefit package.  Salary range $20 - $25 per hour. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, including references to [email protected]

Tribunal Director-Diocese of Stockton Pastoral Center
The Diocese of Stockton is seeking a full-time Director of the Tribunal. (35 hours per week) Primary responsibilities include managing the daily flow of work in the Tribunal (as stipulated in Dignitas Connubii, art. 61 §2), supervising and evaluating its staff, managing documentary and administrative processes, and handling requests for matrimonial dispensations and permissions.
Required Qualifications:

1. Fully initiated member of the Catholic Church.

2. Licentiate or doctorate in canon law.

3. Commitment to the ecclesial vision and mission of Vatican II.

4. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

5. Excellent written communication skills.

6. Valid California Driver's License.

7. Knowledge of Spanish is helpful.

This is an exempt position with a generous benefit package. Salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 annually. The full job description can be accessed by clicking the following link: Tribunal Director Job Description 
Interested parties please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

 

FINANCE MANAGER - FULL-TIME-EXEMPT - St. Stanislaus Church, Modesto

St. Stanislaus Catholic Church is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee all financial operations for the parish and affiliated school. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, budgeting, payroll coordination, banking, and compliance with diocesan and civil requirements while supporting parish leadership and the Finance Council.

Qualified candidates should have at least four years of progressive accounting experience, strong proficiency in QuickBooks, and the ability to manage financial reporting, internal controls, and multiple priorities with professionalism and confidentiality.

To request the full job description or apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to:
  St. Stanislaus Catholic Church
  709 J Street
  Modesto, CA 95354
  Email: [email protected]

ST. JUDE CHURCH - COORDINATOR OF FAITH FORMATION - PART-TIME

This position coordinates, implements, and directs parish Faith Formation programs for children, youth and adults (OCIA). Plans and facilitates the Sacramental Preparation Program in collaboration with appropriate groups or individuals in the parish and/or diocese. Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish and English is a must. Salary ranges from $18-20 per hour.

Contact St Jude parish office at 209-537-0516 for more information. Applications and job descriptions are available at the parish office or at stjudeceres.org

Posted December 9, 2025

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