Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry

Job Description

The Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center seeks a passionate and energetic bilingual Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry to lead our evangelization efforts for youth, young adults, families, and individuals of all ages in the Hispanic communities of Connecticut and surrounding states. This position is dedicated to the outreach and the coordination of programs for the Hispanic Catholic/Christians that foster spiritual growth, character development, and a deepening relationship with Christ. The Coordinator will report directly to the Executive Director of the retreat center or designee.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Outreach: Cultivate relationships with local parish leaders and organizations of Hispanic Catholic/Christians in Connecticut and surrounding states to ensure participation in retreats and programming that is aligned, culturally and linguistically, with the needs of the bilingual Hispanic community.
2. Program Development: Working with Holy Family retreat team members, create a range of bilingual/bicultural programs for youth, young adults, families, and individuals, including Vacation Bible Camp, Music and Art Camp, and retreats.
3. Community and Parish Engagement: Build relationships with parishes, schools, and families to promote and support participation in retreats and evangelization programs.
4. Evaluation and Growth: Assess program outcomes and participant feedback to continually improve the retreats and evangelization efforts to expand outreach.
5. Administrative: Responsible for working with Registrar to process registrations, scholarships, creating bilingual marketing and educational materials needed for retreats and evangelization programs. Responsible for establishing a talent bank of bilingual presenters.

About the Employer

Founded in 1951, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center is a private nonprofit 501c(3) Catholic institution. As the largest Passionist retreat center, Holy Family has been a pioneer in ministering to its surrounding dioceses and to individuals seeking to deepen their connection to the Catholic Church and Jesus Christ. Holy Family provides retreats for men, women, married couples, high school and college age youth, and those in recovery from substance abuse. Each year, more than 19,000 men, women and youth come to Holy Family from across Connecticut and surrounding states to find spiritual encouragement, a renewed commitment to their Catholic faith, and rediscovered relationships with God.