Evangelization Coordinator - Our Lady of Ransom Parish - Niles - Vicariate II

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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 Blue Ribbon Awards.

The Evangelization Coordinator assists the pastor with the overall ministry and evangelization efforts in the parish to ensure that everyone encounters Jesus Christ and deepens their commitment to Him and His Church. The person is responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation and ongoing improvement of the evangelization initiatives, and may be responsible for managing other ministry staff.

Responsibilities:

Evangelization

• Collaborate with the Pastor and others on discernment and implementation of the vision that best enables parishioners to become intentional Catholics disciples of Jesus Christ.
• Assist the Pastor with the implementation of the strategic plan for parish mission and vitality and ensures that parish ministries are aligned with it.
• Direct the recruitment, training and assessing of staff members and volunteers entrusted with leadership of the parish ministries.
• Will build and support teams for formation experiences (e.g. Rescue Project, Chosen series, Bible or Catechism series etc.…)
• Direct special projects or ministries as requested by Pastor.
• Spread the gospel through communications via social media, parish bulletins, and other avenues.
• Trains and schedules the greeters for Sunday Mass as a first point of contact to welcome and engage new parishioners and seekers.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic with understanding and support for Catholic Church teaching, mission, and values.
• Demonstrates ability to engage parishioners and non-parishioners in the process of evangelization and community building.
• Ability to direct the work of other staff and volunteers to drive key initiatives and programs.
• Mature discipleship evidenced in ability to comfortably witness to one’s own faith.
• Developed skills in leadership and management; strong commitment to collaboration and teamwork.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Capable of communicating and presenting with technology.
  

Preferred Job Skills and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies, Theology, Faith Formation or equivalent.
• Work experience in a parish or school staff.

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

This position has a salary range of $52,000 - $80,000. An employee’s pay within the range is based on relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, location & business needs.