Coordinator of Family Evangelization

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION - Coordinator of Family Evangelization
Stella Maris Family of Parishes

I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Position Title: COORDINATOR OF FAMILY EVANGELIZATION
Status: Full time, Salary Exempt, 12 months
Reports to: Director of Evangelization

II. PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THIS POSITION
The Coordinator of Family Evangelization is responsible for coordinating the outreach and formation offerings for families with children in grades K-8 at Stella Maris. The Coordinator will develop teams of missionary disciples who will meet families where they are and accompany them on a discipleship pathway. The Coordinator will also develop Christ-centered, family-oriented formation content, and will organize and implement all necessary programming to help whole families encounter Christ.

III. MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND REGULAR ACTIVITIES
Recruit and form adult catechists, volunteers, and so forth as missionary disciples capable of mentoring and accompanying families.
Develop and implement a strategy for reaching disengaged.
Develop content, curriculum, and program plans for family-based formation for all families with children in grades K-8 and implement such plans.
Coordinate sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, as well as liturgical planning for the Sacraments.
Develop content, curriculum, and program plans for RCIA adapted for children.
Assume primary lead for coordinating summer programming for families and children.
Collaborate with the communications coordinator and other members of the Evangelization Team to ensure suitable distribution of information and materials to parish families in a timely manner. Provide regular and necessary communications to participants in programs.

Participate in Evangelization Team meetings and events and contribute to the good of the whole Family of Parishes.
Participate in all required Stella Maris staff meetings and events.
Other responsibilities as designated by the pastor.

IV. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGES AND/OR ABILITIES (SKAs)
Pastoral leadership and team-building
Content and curriculum development
Highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency in writing/communications
Experience with managing social media
Public speaking
Coachable

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in theology, catechetics, or a related field (preferred)
5+ years experience with faith formation or education

V. COMPENSATION
Compensation will be based upon qualifications and experience. A full archdiocesan benefits package is part of the compensation.

VI. WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Regular daytime, evening, and weekend work hours required (40+ hours per week)
Frequent collaboration with parish and school staff on shared ministry
Shared office space at St. Bernadette Church with flexibility to work remotely

Please send resume/inquiries to: HR@stellamarisfamily.org

About the Employer

The Stella Maris Family of Parishes formed in 2022 with the specific mission of bringing all within our geographic region into a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Our Family consists of the following parishes: St. Bernadette, St. Mary, St. Peter and St. Thomas More.