Coordinator for the Office of Ministry to Disciples

Job Purpose:

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Office of Mission & Ministry, the Ministry to Disciples position will work collaboratively with the Office of Mission & Ministry team to strengthen all Hispanic and English-speaking parishes of the Diocese of Kalamazoo in living out the mission of the bishop. This position will promote parish support and create a culture of discipleship and leadership within the parish communities through lay leadership development, adult formation, spiritual experiences, development of parish apostolates, and coordination and development of parish volunteer programs.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to parishes and pastors, to engage staff, communicate programs, provide spiritual support, and assist in implementing the bishop’s vision.
• Collaborate with other Diocesan staff to develop and execute ways to provide support to parishes, train parish staff and communicate ministry information to parishes.
• Collaborate with the office on major programs and initiatives, including retreats, pilgrimages, conferences and trainings.
• Implement a plan for discipleship development, which provides continuous support and spiritual development.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive program for Hispanic and English Lay Ecclesial certification diocesan-wide, including recruitment and advertising of the program.
• Track Lay Ecclesial Minister certification records.
• Oversee, organize, collaborate and promote the Institute of Missionary Discipleship and ISAK (Instituto San Augustin de Kalamazoo).
• Recruit speakers for Lay Ecclesial Ministry training and ISAK.
• Assist parishes seeking spiritual renewal programs, evangelization tools, advice on implementing parish evangelization plans, etc.
• Develop and implement a plan for parishes for comprehensive volunteer recruitment, training and retention programs.
• Diocesan point person for parish and diocesan apostolates.
• Partner with outside organizations to assist in developing leaders, providing services, and to build a culture of discipleship.
• Various projects and tasks as assigned.

Experience:

• Preferred minimum of three years in a parish, seminary, or religious institute working with programming and/or spiritual development..
• Experience collaborating with clergy and parish staff.
• Experience collaborating with data management and analysis.
• Strategic planning, visioning and project management.
• Experience organizing a list of volunteers and communicating with volunteers when needed.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Must be a Catholic in good standing with a heart for Jesus.
• Bachelor’s degree in theology is required.
• Experience volunteering or working in the Catechesis and/or persons with disabilities.
• Experience working with adults in training and discipleship is required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, with knowledge of Burmese is beneficial.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be detail & deadline oriented.
• Must possess strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Must possess a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must be courteous, hospitable, and welcoming in attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Other:

• This job summary is intended to describe the functions and nature of work performed by the person assigned to this position. It is not intended to describe all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function, and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and perform any other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor.
• While performing duties, employees must sit for long periods of time, use their hands in repetitive motion tasks, and answer telephone calls. The position also requires some standing, stooping, climbing stairs, and bending while filing.
• This position is located at the Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo Pastoral Center and will require travel to other diocesan offices, parishes and schools as required by position responsibilities and/or diocesan management. This position will be exposed routinely to typical office noise levels and/or exposure to various weather conditions.

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