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Employment
Health care executive – Catholic Care Campus Inc., dba Santa Marta, is seeking a proven health care executive to join and lead our management team as the chief executive officer. Santa Marta is a continuing care retirement community owned by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Reporting to the board of directors, the chief executive officer (CEO) provides strategic leadership for the organization by working with the executive leadership team to establish and execute both short- and long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies. The CEO will ensure the provision of health care services in keeping with Catholic social teaching. The CEO will guide operations decision-making processes necessary for the successful attainment of goals and objectives, in addition to maintaining awareness of changes in health care and both internal and external environmental matters. The CEO is the primary face and voice of the organization to a wide variety of stakeholders. For more information and to apply, please visit: recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/59148e03-8b7d-4687-9610-80971840b8e0/Santa-Marta-Retirement.
Accounting assistant – Holy Trinity Parish, Lenexa, is seeking an accounting assistant. This person will assist the parish accountant with maintaining the financial, tithing, payroll, and employee benefits records and systems for the parish, including the school and early education center. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred. The position requires a working knowledge of QuickBooks (or similar general ledger accounting system), Excel, accounts payable processing, journal entry recording and bank reconciliations. Experience in payroll processing and budgeting would be a plus. Position is 20 hours per week. A full position description can be found at: https://htlenexa.org/job-openings. Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume to: skutney@htlenexa.org.
First grade teacher – Nativity Parish School in Leawood is seeking a first grade teacher for the 2024-25 school year. Applicants should apply online through the archdiocesan website at: archkckcs.org and email principal Luke Jennison at: luke.jennision@kcnativity.org, click on “Discover Careers” and scroll down to “Quick Links” then click on “Job Openings” then fill out the information requested on “Archkck Catholic Schools Job Board.”
Maintenance staff member – Holy Trinity Parish in Lenexa is seeking a maintenance staff member. This staff member will have primary responsibility for daily cleaning and light maintenance of the church building. This person will assist with other maintenance responsibilities on the Holy Trinity campus as needed. This position is approximately 35 hours per week and qualifies for archdiocesan benefits. A full position description and application can be found at: htlenexa.org/job-openings. Interested applicants should return a completed application to: dleikam@htlexexa.org or 9150 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215.
Food access coordinator – Are you passionate about providing food access for low-income families and have a heart for advocacy? Do you have experience with community outreach and serving low-income families? Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is seeking a food access coordinator to manage our federal food and nutrition programs and to increase food access in our 21-county service area. To learn more and apply, visit: catholiccharitiesks.org, go to the blue box that says “Work With Us” and click on “Careers.” Then go to “View All Opportunities,” click on “View All” and then scroll down and click on “Coordinator, Food Access.”
Kansas City Caramels – We are hiring for two part-time positions: 1) Candy production and packaging at our Riverside, Missouri, kitchen. Tasks include cutting, wrapping, packaging and hand-dipping caramels. Must be able to stand for 4 – 6 hours. 2) Weekend events and farmers market worker. Must be able to set up a booth tent and tables, be able to stand for 4 – 6 hours, run a Square app to accept payment, be friendly and helpful to clients. Contact Teri at: kansascitycaramels@gmail.com.
General maintenance worker positions – Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is seeking to fill two full-time general maintenance worker positions on our facilities team. Applicants should have one year minimum documented experience in this field of employment. Interested applicants should apply online at: catholiccharitiesks.org and go to the blue box that says “Work With Us” and click on “Careers.” Then go to “View All Opportunities,” click on “View All” and then scroll down and click on “General Maintenance Worker.”
Nonmedical caregivers – Saint Rita Home Care is hiring nonmedical caregivers for seniors. Seeking compassionate individuals to fill all shifts. We serve people in Johnson, Douglas, Miami, Franklin and Leavenworth counties. Kansas state licensed, nonmedical home care agency. Call or text Renee Margush at (913) 229-4267, or rmargush@saintritahc.com. Member of Prince of Peace Parish, Olathe.
Early childhood educators – With multiple locations in Johnson County, Special Beginnings Early Learning Center provides high quality child care in a safe, loving, Christian environment. Our classrooms are full and we are looking to add to our amazing team. We are looking for both full-time and part-time teachers for all ages of children. If you have an excellent work ethic, a heart for children and a willingness to learn more about early childhood education, we would love to meet you. For more information or to apply, call Anne at (913) 894-0131, ext. 102.
Retreat and spirituality center director – The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth are currently seeking a director for the Marillac Retreat and Spirituality Center. The director is responsible for leading the center, drawing on our mission and charism to serve the critical spiritual needs of God’s people today by providing an environment of prayer, peace, hope and transformation. As St. Vincent, St. Louise and Mother Xavier taught us, the Marillac Center is a place of encounter for the poor and marginalized and all those who serve them. The ideal candidate will possess a master’s degree in theology, spirituality or related field; knowledge of or willingness to embrace the mission and values of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth and the Vincentian charism; and previous experience working in a space focused on hospitality, rest or spirituality. To view the full job announcement, please visit our website at: www.scls.org. If you possess the desired qualifications and would like to work for a truly wonderful and outstanding religious community, please email a cover letter with salary requirements and your resume to: recruiting@scls.org.
Victim care advocate – The office of protection and care is seeking to hire one full-time victim care advocate, who would be responsible for providing support and resources to victims and their families. For more information and to apply, go online to: archkck.org/jobs, scroll down to “Current Job Openings” and scroll down to “Openings in our archdiocese” then scroll down and click on “Victim Care Advocate.”
School leader – Holy Cross School in Overland Park is seeking a dynamic, faith-filled school leader for the 2024-25 school year. This individual will lead a team to serve 190 students in preschool through eighth grade. Students come from 38 zip codes. The student body is diverse, with 22 countries and 5 languages represented. For more information, contact Martha Beisser, secretary, at: mbeisser@holycrosscatholicschool.com. To complete an online application, go online to: archkckcs.org/apply.
After-school care lead teacher – Nativity School in Leawood is seeking an after-school care lead teacher for our day school and K – 5th grades. Applicants should be at least 18 and have a previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program. Must be Virtus-trained and CPR/first- aid certified. Hours are Monday – Friday from 3 – 6 p.m. with one Tuesday per month from 1:45 – 6 p.m. Please contact: Katie.King@kcnativity.org.
IT specialist – Church of the Nativity Parish and School in Leawood are seeking to fill the position of IT specialist. This full-time position will oversee the development, implementation, maintenance and use of technology to support the church and school. They will be responsible for day-to-day operations of information and telecommunication systems, providing support and maintenance of existing technology and development of new technical solutions. They report to the director of IT. Go online to: www.kcnativity.org/employmentopportunities for the full job description. Resumes should be sent to: jobapplication@kcnativity.org.
Hand-bell choir director – Holy Trinity Parish in Lenexa is seeking a part-time, hourly, hand-bell choir director. Average 16 hours per month or 4 hours per week. The director will conduct the parish hand-bell choir at weekly rehearsals on Mondays from 7 – 9 p.m. and an average of one Mass per month, mid-August to mid- June. Conduction proficiency, knowledge of liturgical worship and the Christian year required. Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience. Job description available at: www.htlenexa.org/holy trinity-music. Application, including three references, may be emailed to Dr. Chole Stodt, director of music, at: cstodt@htlenexa.org. Position open until filled.
Full-time youth minister – Church of the Nativity, Leawood, is seeking a full-time youth minister to join the Christian formation team. This position will oversee ministry to middle school and high school parishioners, as well as young adults. Qualified applicants should have at least two years’ experience in youth ministry or qualifying degree and have or be willing to receive Virtus training and a background check. Send a resume and cover letter to: jobapplication@kcnativity.org.
Youth and young adult minister – St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee is seeking a full-time youth and young adult minister. The candidate would be responsible for nurturing and guiding teens and young adults, have an evangelism strategy that provides vision, skills and community. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills. Interested applicants should email resume and cover letter to Veronica Quinn at: vquinn@stjoeshawnee.org or call (913) 244-3909 for more information.
Bookkeeper/accountant – Queen of the Holy Rosary- Wea is seeking a full-time bookkeeper/accountant. Three years’ experience with QuickBooks and advanced experience with Excel as well as hands-on experience with payroll and benefit software systems desired. Please contact: mpetz@qhrwea.org for complete job description and application. Compensation commensurate with experience.
Caregivers needed – Daughter & Company is looking for compassionate caregivers to provide assistance to seniors in their home, assisted living or in a skilled nursing facility. We provide sitter services, light housekeeping and light meal preparation, organizational assistance, care management and occasional transportation for our clients. We need caregivers with reliable transportation and a cellphone for communication. We typically employ on a part-time basis, but will strive to match up hours desired. Contact Gary or Laurie at (913) 341-2500 if you want to become part of an excellent caregiving team.
Middle school science teacher – Nativity School in Leawood is seeking a middle school science teacher for the 2024-25 school year. Applicants should apply online through the archdiocesan website at: archkckcs.org and email principal Luke Jennison at: luke.jennison@kcnativity.org.
Middle school math teacher – Nativity Parish School in Leawood is seeking a middle school math teacher for the 2024-25 school year. Applicants should apply online through the archdiocesan website at: archkckcs.org and click on “Apply” then click on “Teachers.” Also, email principal Luke Jennison at: luke.jennison@kcnativity.org.
Communication coordinator – St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee is seeking a full-time communications coordinator. The communications coordinator will coordinate and support the St. Joseph Campus with communication projects. This position will work closely with the school principal, EEC director and parish office to develop and implement communications strategies, media relations, social and digital media, article writing, video production, advertising/marketing initiatives and other communication support as needed. A successful candidate should be Catholic, with strong relationship skills and the ability to work in a collaborative setting. The overall goal for this position is to promote St. Joseph Catholic Campus as the go-to source for relevant, reliable, evidenced-based information. Interested applicants should email resumes and cover letter to Father Scott Wallisch: frscott@stjoeshawnee.org or call (913) 631-5983 for more information.
Now hiring – drivers and aides – Assisted Transportation is hiring safe drivers and aides to transport students in Johnson and Wyandotte counties, in company vans. Drivers earn $14 – $16 per hour. Part-time and full-time schedules available. CDL not required. Retirees are encouraged to apply. Make a difference in your community by helping those in need! Call (913) 262-5190 or visit www.assistedtransportation.com for more information. EEO.
Maintenance technician – Curé of Ars Parish in Leawood is looking for a full-time, 40 hours per week, maintenance technician with a strong work ethic. We prefer a candidate with knowledge in landscape maintenance. This individual will also have general maintenance skills, including basic electrical and plumbing. This position also includes setting up for events. A maintenance technician is a thorough professional with attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously and responsibly. The candidate needs to be able to lift 50 pounds and work off a ladder or lift. All employees are required to be Virtus-trained and background-checked. This position may include some weekend and evenings as needed. Competitive pay, including benefits, vacation/sick time and 401(k) with match. Interested candidates should send a resume to the facilities director at: matt.rocca@cureofars.com.
Catholic school elementary principal for Resurrection School – Are you a passionate and visionary leader looking to make a difference in the lives of young learners? Do you thrive in diverse, culturally rich environments? Resurrection Catholic School in Kansas City, Kansas, is seeking a joyfully Catholic school leader with demonstrated skill in the academic and spiritual formation of students. With a board of trustees, the principal will lead a team to advance the school’s academic licensure in educational leadership. Ideal candidates will be fluent in English and Spanish, but Spanish-speaking not required. Apply online at: archkckcs.org/apply and scroll down and click on “Principals.” For more information, contact Dr. Vince Cascone, superintendent, at: vcascone@archkckcs.org.
Staff job openings – Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kansas, a Catholic college offering higher education for those who may not otherwise be served, has the following staff job openings available: security receptionist, part-time administrative coordinator for the nursing department, academic adviser, director of development, part-time front desk receptionist and admissions counselor. Find job descriptions and details at: www.donnelly.edu/careers.
Faculty and adjunct faculty job openings – Donnelly College, Kansas City, Kansas, a Catholic college offering higher education for those who may not otherwise be served, is a Catholic college offering higher education for those who may not otherwise be served. Faculty job openings – no current openings. Adjunct faculty job openings – adjunct instructor for Nursing. Find job descriptions and details at: www.donnelly.edu/careers.
Catholic elementary school principal – Corpus Christi School in Lawrence is seeking a Catholic school leader to join its thriving Lawrence community. The principal will lead a team of faculty and staff in the mission of forming scholarly disciples. Applicants must have or be eligible for Kansas licensure in educational leadership. Apply online at: archkckcs.org/apply. For more information, contact Father Jerry Volz at: frjerry@cccparish.org.
Community and family ministry leader – St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee is seeking a part-time community and family ministry (CFM) leader. This leader would be responsible for nurturing and guiding a ministry and evangelism strategy that provides vision, skills and community for single, engaged and married people. The leader will lead a ministry task force responsible for executing this initiative to invite and move church and community through outreach and ongoing engagements into Growth Journeys where relationship skills content is delivered/transformed. The leader will also serve as St. Joseph’s chief liaison with our Communio church strategist. Interested applicants should email resumes to Veronica Quinn at: vquinn@stjoeshawnee.org or call (913) 244-3909.
Services
MIKE HAMMER MOVING – A full-service mover. Local and long-distance moving. Packing, pianos, rental truck load/unload, storage container load/unload. In-home moving and office moves. No job too small. Serving the KC metro since 1987. St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee, parishioner. Call the office at (913) 927-4347 or email: mike@mikehammermoving.com.
Faith-based counseling to cope with life concerns – Kansas City area. Call Mary Vorsten, licensed clinical professional counselor, at (913) 909-2002.
Quality work – Quality painting, remodeling and minor electrical repairs. Call Rob at (913) 206-4524.
Concrete construction – Tear out and replace stamped, stained or colored patios and drives. Retaining walls, footing, poured-in-place safe rooms, excavation and hauling. Asphalt drives and lots. Fully insured; references. Call Dan at (913) 207-4371, or email: dandeeconst@aol.com.
Memory quilts – Preserve your memories in a keepsake quality quilt, pillows, etc. Custom designed from your T-shirt collection, baby clothes, sports memorabilia, neckties . . . Quilted Memories. (913) 649-2704.
Ros painting – Transforming your home one paint coat at a time. Over 20 years of residential and commercial interior and exterior painting. Reliable, professional and affordable. Insured. Call or text Ramiro today for a free estimate. (913) 579-5016.
Doll dresses – First Communion dresses for American Girl dolls or any 18”dolls. To include dress, veil, shoes, tights, and cross necklace for $35. Call (913) 345-9498 or send an email to: wwelch4@kc.rr.com to order.
Custom countertops – Laminates installed within 5 days. Cambria, granite and solid surface. Competitive prices, dependable work. Call the Top Shop, Inc., at (913) 962-5058. Members of St. Joseph, Shawnee.
Home Improvement
STA (Sure Thing Always) Home Repair – Basement finish, bathrooms and kitchens; interior & exterior repairs: painting, roofing, siding, wood replacement and window glazing. Free estimates. Call (913) 579-1835. Email: smokeycabin@hotmail.com. Member of Holy Trinity, Lenexa.
Local handyman – Painting, int. and ext., wood rot, mason repair, gutter cleaning (gutter covers), dryer vent cleaning, sump pump (replace, add new), windows, doors (interior and exterior), honey-do list, window cleaning and more! Member of Holy Angels Parish, Basehor. Call Billy at (913) 927-4118.
Real Estate
We are local people who can buy your house – Big companies from all over the nation come here buying houses, but that’s not us. We are parishioners of Holy Trinity Parish and we enjoy giving you personalized service. We can offer you a fair price and are flexible to your needs. If I can help, call me, Mark Edmondson, at (913) 980-4905.
We buy houses and whole estates – We are local and family-owned, and will make you a fair cash offer. We buy houses in any condition. No fees or commissions and can close on the date of your choice. Selling your house has never felt so good. Jon & Stacy Bichelmeyer (913) 599-5000.
Wanted to Buy
Cash paid – for old tools, old jewelry, old furniture, military items, fishing lures, hunting items, old crocks, arrowheads and old signs. I buy all kinds of older things — house or barn contents, an estate or just one item. Call Patricia any time at (913) 515-2950. Parishioner at Holy Trinity Parish in Lenexa.
Wanted to buy
Do you have a car or truck that you need to get rid of? If you do, CALL ME!
I’m a cash buyer. We’re Holy Trinity parishioners.
My name is Mark. (913) 980-4905.
Wanted to buy – Antique & Collectibles: jewelry, military items, railroad, sterling, OLD holiday/toys and more. Renee Maderak (913) 475-7393. St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee.
Will buy firearms and related accessories – One or a whole collection. Honest evaluation and top prices paid. Contact Tom at (913) 238-2473. Member of Sacred Heart Parish, Shawnee.
Wanted to buy – I buy coin collections, military items, pocket watches, jewelry, class rings, old toys, holiday items and more. Cash in hand. Call Kirk at (913) 213-9843.
For Sale
For sale – Two cemetery plots at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa. Plots located in the Assumption Garden north of the Veterans’ Memorial and under a tree. Valued at $5190; asking $4500. Call (913) 649-8072.
Residential lifts – New and recycled. Stair lifts, porch lifts, ceiling lifts and elevators. St. Michael’s parishioners. KC Lift & Elevator at (913) 327-5557. (Formerly Silver Cross – KC).
For sale – Two plots at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas. Located in section 3 Old, lot 126, plots 6 and 10. Flat markers only. Contact Ann at (913) 620-5687.
Caregiving
Family member with dementia or need help at home? – We specialize in helping seniors live SAFELY at home, where they want to live! We also offer free dementia training and resources for families and caregivers. Benefits of Home – Senior Care, www.Benefitsofhome.com or call (913) 422-1591.
Caregiving – We provide personal assistance, companionship, care management and transportation for seniors in their home, assisted living or nursing facilities. We also provide respite care for main caregivers needing some personal time. Call Daughters & Company at (913) 341-2500 and speak with Laurie, Pat or Gary.
Homecare – Available Monday – Friday days or nights. Serving Shawnee Mission, Gladstone and Overland Park. Background check and references available. Call (913) 999-4340.
Senior Care Authority – Navigating senior care options can be overwhelming. We will help you sort through and understand all your care and living options and point you to vetted resources. Placement assistance is FREE. We do a thorough assessment, do all the research and walk with you as you make these big decisions for you or your loved one. Call (913) 359-8580.
Caring Christian companion – I’m a retired licensed practical nurse (LPN) with 20-plus years of nursing experience caring for youth to elderly facing medical challenges. I will work for you, in home, assisted living or nursing home. Qualified to transport to and from physicians or therapy and personal trips. References from past employers are available. I am someone who is caring, honest and dependable. Call Barbara at (913) 645-3779.
Pilgrimage
Pilgrimages – May 14-22, 2024; June 16-28, 2024 (Poland and Medjugorje); Aug. 9-17, 2024; and Dec. 27 – Jan. 4, 2025. Are you being called? Hosted by visionary Mirjana Soldo. Call Grace Legaspi for details at (913) 449-1806.