Posted: 07/28/2021
The Community of the Good Shepherd located at 8815 E. Kemper Road is looking for a part-time Coordinator of Outreach Ministries. The Coordinator will have the following responsibilities:
- Act as liaison between the parish and the archdiocesan Social Action and Mission Office, and other congregations on areas related to service and social action.
- Respond to requests from individuals and organizations inside and outside the parish seeking material and financial donations.
- Responsible for the coordination of an overall outreach calendar and the development/discerning of prospective new outreach ministries and/or events.
- Coordinate and support the outreach ministries ensuring that they have the essential ingredients to be successful, e.g., the right information, encouragement, budget.
- Communicate outreach needs in relation to natural disasters and other emergency conditions to provide timely assistance to those in need.
- Collaborate with the department director in coordinating large and complex outreach related projects.
- Attend meetings as needed.
- Serve as staff liaison to the various outreach ministries of the parish.
- Serve as staff liaison to the Earth Shepherds group, Sanctity of Life Ministry, and prison ministry.
- Work collaboratively with other departments as needed.
- Publicize and promote existing outreach ministries.
- Recruit, empower, motivate and support volunteers.
Position Requirements
- Education: Minimum of a High School diploma is required.
- Motivated for charitable service to others.
- Ability to work in a collaborative setting with a large pastoral, administrative, and support staff.
- Above average familiarity of the Catholic faith as it relates to “Catholic Social Teaching” along with familiarity with the local and national organizations serving in this area.
- Must have ability to present oneself in a Christian and mature manner.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to deal with conflict and controversial subjects.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- High level of independent thought and initiative.
- Must be dependable and have a strong sense of responsibility.
Working Environment
- Total of 20 hours per week. Must have the ability to prioritize and be available to work evenings and weekends as needed.