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Project Architect

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Senior Architectural Project Manager - California Licensed Architect Downtown Los Angeles, CA | On ... Experience with complex religious facilities, including Catholic projects, is particularly valuable

Catholic Charities USA

$200 - $250/hr

Catholic Charities Fort Worth is seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to help lead the ... architect, and people developer all in service of a mission that is measurably changing lives.

Cross Catholic Outreach

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Web Developer

Pompano Beach, FL · Remote

$63K - $73K/yr

Cross Catholic Outreach is a Catholic ministry with an ecumenical staff of Catholic, Protestant ... architecture, as well as operational tasks such as DNS configuration, email deliverability ...

Knights of Columbus

Senior Data & AI Solutions Architect

$68.75 - $92/hr

The Knights of Columbus is a tax-exempt Catholic fraternal benefit society that provides financial security to its members. The Senior Data & AI Solutions Architect is responsible for designing and ...

Dynamic Catholic

Art Director

Erlanger, KY · On-site

$119K - $125K/yr

Overview Dynamic Catholic is seeking a brand-obsessed Art Director to serve as a keeper and ... You can jump into the files when needed, but your primary focus is high-level brand architecture ...

Dynamic Catholic

Art Director

Erlanger, KY · On-site

$119K - $125K/yr

Overview Dynamic Catholic is seeking a brand-obsessed Art Director to serve as a keeper and ... You can jump into the files when needed, but your primary focus is high-level brand architecture ...

Dynamic Catholic

Art Director

Erlanger, KY

$119K - $125K/yr

Overview Dynamic Catholic is seeking a brand-obsessed Art Director to serve as a keeper and ... You can jump into the files when needed, but your primary focus is high-level brand architecture ...

Dynamic Catholic

Art Director

Erlanger, KY · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Overview Dynamic Catholic is seeking a brand-obsessed Art Director to serve as a keeper and ... You can jump into the files when needed, but your primary focus is high‑level brand architecture ...

Catholic Health System

Primary Care Physician

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$285K/yr

Trinity Medical, WNY, is the multispecialty physician group of Catholic Health System and has ... Offers remarkable architecture , from quant neighborhoods to more than 80 buildings on the National ...

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How much do catholic architect jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for catholic architect in the United States is $128,756.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $166,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Catholic architect?

A Catholic architect is a professional who specializes in designing and overseeing the construction or renovation of buildings for the Catholic Church, such as churches, chapels, cathedrals, and related facilities. They incorporate Catholic liturgical, theological, and historical principles into their designs, ensuring that the structures support worship, community, and the Church’s mission. This often involves close collaboration with clergy and church committees to meet both spiritual and functional needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Catholic architect, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Catholic Architect, you need a degree in architecture, professional licensure, and a deep understanding of both architectural design and Catholic liturgical requirements. Familiarity with CAD software, building codes, and knowledge of ecclesiastical design standards are typically essential, along with certifications in architecture. Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and collaborative skills help in working closely with church leaders and communities to realize their vision. These skills and qualities are crucial to ensure that sacred spaces are both functional and faithful to religious traditions while meeting regulatory standards.

How does a Catholic architect incorporate faith-based principles into design projects while meeting modern architectural standards?

A Catholic Architect often collaborates closely with church leaders and committees to ensure that new buildings or renovations reflect both liturgical requirements and the spiritual values of the community. This means balancing traditional ecclesiastical elements—such as sacred geometry, symbolism, and space for worship—with contemporary safety codes, accessibility, and sustainability standards. Navigating these sometimes competing priorities requires strong communication skills and an understanding of both theological and architectural best practices. The result is a space that fosters reverence and community, while also being functional and compliant with modern regulations.

What is the difference between Catholic Architect vs Religious Building Architect?

AspectCatholic ArchitectReligious Building Architect
CredentialsArchitecture degree, licensure, knowledge of Catholic liturgical requirementsArchitecture degree, licensure, experience with various religious structures
Work EnvironmentDesigning Catholic churches, chapels, and related structuresDesigning diverse religious buildings including churches, mosques, temples
Industry UsagePrimarily within Catholic institutions and diocesesAcross multiple faiths and religious organizations

While both roles involve designing religious structures, a Catholic Architect specializes in Catholic church architecture, adhering to liturgical standards and Catholic traditions. A Religious Building Architect has a broader scope, designing various faith-based structures across different religions. The Catholic Architect focuses on Catholic-specific requirements, whereas the Religious Building Architect works on diverse religious projects.

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Infographic showing various Catholic Architect job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $128,756 per year, or $61.9 per hour.

Senior Data & AI Solutions Architect

New Haven, CT • On-site

Knights of Columbus - Council 11091
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$67.50 - $90.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design and deliver enterprise data and AI solutions across core business lines.

  • Architect hybrid data integration and modernize data landscape including legacy systems and cloud platforms.

  • Design and implement LLM and agentic AI solutions, including establishing RAG, vector database, and embedding strategies.

Job description

Feel Good About Doing Good
The Knights of Columbus is a tax-exempt Catholic fraternal benefit society that provides financial security to members and their families through our life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, investment and annuity products. Charity is at the core of our missions: our profits are donated to help those in need and to support our faith - $1.73B over the past ten years.
While we have many employees who are not Catholic, we follow the Church's teachings in our investment strategies and our employee benefits. As part of our religious mission, we support the pro-life cause by contributing to the March for Life and pregnancy resource centers, we oppose assisted suicide and euthanasia, we are evangelists for the Catholic faith, and we help Christians who are facing religious persecution in the Middle East. We all work together to support our two million members as they volunteer to help others in their parishes and communities around the world.
Share Your Talent. Live Your Purpose.
We are a growing and purpose-driven community of professionals. Join us to discover how you can meet your goals and ours!
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Overview
The Senior Data & AI Solutions Architect is a strategic, hands-on technical expert responsible for designing and delivering enterprise data and artificial intelligence solutions across the Knights of Columbus' core business lines of Life Insurance, Investments, Membership and Charities. This is a senior level individual contributor role who will be responsible for operating as a domain authority and trusted technical partner driving outcomes through influence, collaboration, and deep expertise.
Reporting directly to the Director of Applied AI & Data Science, this role partners closely with business leaders, data analysts, data movement engineers, infrastructure teams, and peer architects to translate business needs into architectures that are secure, governed, and built to scale. The Senior Data & AI Solutions Architect plays a critical role in continuing to modernize the Knights of Columbus' data landscape including bridging legacy mainframe and DB2 platforms with a cloud and AI enabled ecosystem that includes Snowflake, PostgreSQL, Talend, Microsoft Copilot, Snowflake Cortex, and enterprise large language models. This foundation is essential to enabling Deep Research LLM and agentic AI capabilities across the organization.
Core Responsibilities
  • Define and govern enterprise Data & AI architecture across legacy, cloud, and AI-native platforms
  • Architect hybrid data integration across mainframe, DB2, Snowflake, Postgres, Talend, and event streaming
  • Design and deliver LLM and agentic AI solutions using Snowflake Cortex, Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI Service, Copilot Studio, and orchestration frameworks
  • Establish RAG, vector database, and embedding strategies for enterprise research and analytics
  • Coordinate the continual modernization of ETL and Lakehouse architecture
  • Enable Snowflake governance: RBAC, dynamic masking, row-level security, encryption
  • Ensure compliance with OSFI, SOX, NAIC, PIPEDA/GDPR, SEC/state insurance regulations
  • Partner with business, risk, compliance, legal, IT, Information Security and vendors as the lead technical advisor

Skills Qualifications
Required:
  • 3+ years hands-on Snowflake experience (Snowpark, Cortex, data sharing)
  • 3+ years delivering production LLM / GenAI solutions (RAG, agents, fine-tuning)
  • Proven legacy-to-cloud migration experience involving IBM DB2 or equivalent
  • Experience with Talend, modern data integration, and real-time ingestion
  • Knowledge of relational (e.g., PostgreSQL), NoSQL, NewSQL, and vector/LLM databases
  • Demonstrated experience with legacy-to-cloud data migration involving IBM DB2 or equivalent mainframe/relational systems
  • Proven delivery of agentic AI systems or multi-model orchestration pipelines in enterprise environments

Education
Required:
  • 12+ years in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise architecture
  • 5+ years in financial services (life insurance, annuities, investments preferred)

Compensation
The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location. At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $153,000 - $260,000.
Authorization to work in the United States is required.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Physical Demands
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the workday.
KofC Cares
Our mission is focused on family and faith, and we support our employees in seeking a balanced life.
Employee benefits include:
Time Away: 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave, and flexible workweek schedules.
Professional Development: Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement.
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, and cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company.
Health and Wellness:
  • 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. The Order's health plans do not cover abortion, sterilization, or contraception, and the Order has helped advocate for other employers who do not want to provide coverage.
  • Long-term disability insurance;
  • Dental insurance;
  • Vision insurance;
  • Health club membership reimbursement;
  • Employee Assistance Program

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