Employment Opportunities

Location: St. Francis Xavier (Cross Plains, WI), St. Mary (Pine Bluff, WI), St. Peter (Ashton, WI), St. Martin (Martinsville, WI), St. Bernard (Middleton, WI), St. James (Vermont, WI)

Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Cemetery Sexton for the six cemeteries within our Pastorate. As the Sexton, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the proper maintenance, administration, and operation of our cemeteries while upholding Catholic teaching and traditions. This is an hourly position, with a flexible schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cemetery Maintenance: Partner with Maintenance and Grounds staff and volunteers to ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery grounds, including landscaping, grave digging, and monument care. Ensure that the cemetery is a peaceful and well-kept environment that honors the memory of those interred.
• Interment Services: Coordinate burial services in accordance with Catholic rituals and guidelines.
• Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records of interments, plot ownership, and cemetery finances. Assist with the organization and management of cemetery records and documentation.
• Ministry: Provide compassionate and empathetic support to grieving families during their time of need.
• Compliance: Ensure that all cemetery operations adhere to Church, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Committee: Develop and work with a cemetery committee to develop processes, policies, and best practices as needed.

Qualifications:
 

• Practicing Catholic with a deep understanding and appreciation of Catholic burial traditions.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in cemetery management is a plus.
• Prior experience in cemetery management, funeral services, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassion, sensitivity, and a strong commitment to serving the needs of grieving families.

To Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter explaining their
qualifications and interest in the position to [email protected] by October 6, 2023.

We are dedicated to providing a peaceful and sacred resting place for the faithful departed. If you are a practicing Catholic with a commitment to preserving Catholic burial traditions and serving grieving families, we encourage you to apply for this meaningful and important role.

Saint Francis Xavier Catholic School in Cross Plains, WI is looking for energetic, responsible, and caring individuals to work as after school care providers.

Under the guidance of the Program Director, After School Staff are responsible for planning activities, ensuring safety of all children in the program, serving an after school snack, interacting with children and their families, and creating an enriching and fun environment.

The candidate must enjoy working with school-aged children, have a positive attitude, and serve as a role model to participants in the program. This position is ideal for someone who is looking to work a few hours in the afternoon, is creative, child-oriented, responsible, and dedicated.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• A background in education and/or college coursework (either completed or in progress) preferred but not required
• Child care work experience preferred but not required
• Other training may be required after employment begins
• VIRTUS Trained (training will be provided)

Time Commitment

• Part-time (typical shift is 2:45pm-5:30pm)
• Flexible scheduling!

Interested candidates should contact:
Petrece Klein - Principal
petrece.klein@sfxcrossplains.org
608-798-2422