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.