Knights of Columbus · 2 days ago
Executive Dir of the St John Paul II Nat Shrine
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$126K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expKnights of Columbus is a tax-exempt Catholic fraternal benefit society that provides financial security to members and their families. The Executive Director is responsible for leading the Shrine’s mission, overseeing its programs and exhibits, and strengthening relationships with Catholic apostolates and Church hierarchy.
Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
The Director will oversee the Shrine as a national and international place of pilgrimage and prayer, as well as a center for intellectual and cultural renewal stemming from and faithful to the vision and thought of St John Paul II
The Director will strengthen relationships and develop partnerships with other Catholic apostolates and the hierarchy of the Church in the United States
Working closely with KCCF and Charities leadership, the Director will lead the development and implementation of fundraising activities for the Shrine
The Director will also perform other duties for the Executive Office of the Supreme Knight as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong leadership skills
Strong relational and outreach skills
Strong analytic skills
Strong writing and editing skills
Strong public speaking skills
Strong strategic planning skills
Proactive approach to addressing issues
Extensive knowledge of the Catholic Church
BA or BS degree
Masters or equivalent in theology, business, museum studies, law or other related field
8-10 years of related management experience or equivalent combination of training and experience
Preferred
A theological and/or practical grounding in the teaching of the Church, especially as it relates to the teaching of John Paul II such as the relation between faith and reason, the role of the family, Catholic Social Teaching, religious freedom or other area
A demonstrated capacity for relationships with Church hierarchy throughout the country as well lay leaders in apostolic and intellectual endeavors in the DC area
Benefits
13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave, and flexible workweek schedules.
Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement.
401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, and cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company.
Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company;
Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy.
One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.
A variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
Long-term disability insurance;
Dental insurance;
Vision insurance;
Health club membership reimbursement;
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to 15,342 councils and 1.9 million members throughout the United States,.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Kennedy
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Anthony Minopoli
Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer
Recent News
2025-12-18
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