Pastoral Associate

Description

Position Title:  Pastoral Associate

Location: St. Therese Little Flower

Status:    Part-time

Reports To:    Pastor

Position Objective

The Pastoral Associate at St. Therese Little Flower will assist the pastor with administrative and pastoral duties, serve as a member of the parish staff, provide leadership and consultation for various groups, committees and processes in the parish. This position will collaborate in or direct a variety of aspects of parish life such as the faith formation team, RCIA, sacramental preparation, adult faith development, evangelization, the stewardship council with volunteerism and the annual auction, senior adults, women’s spirituality, young adult ministry, sacramental records, substitute priests and social media. The position is part time. 

Essential Duties

• Plan and prepare events or series for adult faith formation.
• Collaborate with Young Adult groups for regularly scheduled functions.
• Develop school-year based faith formation for children and youth.
• Direct a variety of aspects of parish life and sacramental preparation, which includes RCIA, adult confirmation, First Communion, Baptism, and Marriage preparation.
• Work with the pastor, pastoral council, and pastoral staff to implement our mission, give advice regarding daily operations, and assist with the recruitment, training, and oversight of volunteers.
• Assists in the preparation of various sacraments.
• Other duties as the directed by the Pastor.

Skills

• Set priorities and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Display strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Build collaborative relationships. 
• Build constructive working relationships with diverse groups of people.
• Exhibit strong teaching methods in Catechesis and discipleship principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.
• One to two years’ experience in parish work or related field is desired. 
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Practicing Catholic with ethical standards, personal integrity, and conduct consistent with the morals and teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Proficiency in the use and management of digital and social media.

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.