Parish Renewal Coordinator

The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education on Blue Ribbon Awards.

Position Summary 

Role Description  

Working as part of the Co-Implementation Team, the Parish Renewal Coordinator (PRC) is a fully embedded renewal minister in an archdiocesan parish. The PRC provides full-time ministry in one parish focusing on implementing the foundational structures and culture necessary for a missional parish, prioritizing the work of evangelization and the equipping and sending of missionary disciple leaders. The PRC is an essential member of the parish’s Co-Implementation team, driving the work renewal in the daily life of the parish.

Responsibilities 

• Implements efforts focusing on Encounter and Go, with supporting work in Hospitality, Grow, Prayer, Liturgy, Comms and Data as a fully embedded renewal minister directed by the Parish Renewal Director 

• Drives core parts of the renewal efforts from beginning to end (recruiting and training parish leaders, organizing team, event preparation, leading experiences, etc…) 

• Collaborates with the Parish Renewal Leader to deliver each piece of the pathway is well led and supported 

• Equips and supports parish volunteer leaders and team members for renewal efforts and ministries

• Contributes to the archdiocesan Co-Implementation Team’s overall learnings and tool/resource development 
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements (Education, experience, skill sets, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, pastoral studies, or equivalent professional experience 
• 1-3 years of ministry experience 
• Team leadership skills to effectively implement projects and initiatives 
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Comfort with innovation / creation 

Preferred (Education, experience, skill sets, etc.)

• Master’s degree in theological or pastoral studies 
• Experience working in evangelization, adult discipleship, or other relevant missional ministries 
• Spanish language competency 

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation on and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here. 

This position has a salary range of $58,662 - $73,328. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.