Ministry Team Member - Retreat Center

JOB TITLE: MINISTRY TEAM MEMBER

REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PROGRAM/OFFICE: RETREAT CENTER

FLSA STATUS: [ ] Exempt [X] Non-Exempt

Impelled by God's call and inspired by the vision of the Ninth General Synod, the Ministries of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, in union with the Archbishop and with one another, serve the people, parishes, schools, and organizations of the archdiocese, enabling them to encounter Jesus and witness his love with Joy!.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Ministry Team Member is primarily responsible for assisting participants and presenters during retreats and other events. The majority of these events are on the weekend, and the team member is required to sleep over during overnight events. The Ministry Team member is also responsible for setting up for and coordinating daily Mass three days a week, serving as a sacristan, working in the bookstore and completing reports, and other duties assigned according to the policies and procedures of the Retreat Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Implements the Archdiocese's mission and philosophy as it relates to the goals of the Retreat Center.
Works with staff, volunteers, clergy, religious, and lay ministers in a ministry of presence and hospitality
Maintains a professional, compassionate, and welcoming attitude toward staff, volunteers, and guests.
Organizes a team of volunteers to assist with the liturgical needs of the Retreat Center.
Assists retreatants upon arrival and throughout event.
Assists with minor maintenance issues (lightbulbs, etc.) and laundry (bins) during retreats.
Coordinates the set up and facilitation of daily Mass and other special liturgical services.
Assists retreat facilitators and presenters in order to accommodate their requests while on retreat.
Provides a general welcome/orientation at the start of a retreat and a general closing at the end of a retreat.
Assists in the kitchen and dining room as time allows.
Maintains inventory of chapel and liturgical supplies, turns in order requests, and restocks low supplies.
Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Strong interpersonal skills and hospitable attitude
Flexibility of hours and availability to work at night, overnight, and/or weekends
Experience as a sacristan is preferred
Training as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion is preferred
Experience working in a ministry environment
Good communication and organization skills to collaborate with volunteers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
2 years' experience in a ministry environment
Retreat ministry leadership experience is preferred
Preference will be given to those who follow the tenets of our Catholic faith

JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I understand that this job description is to be used as a guide and that I will be responsible for performing other duties as assigned.
I further acknowledge that at any time my job duties may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my office or program without it being specifically included in this job description.