Spanish Evangelization and Catechetical Resources Specialist

Job Description

This is a hybrid position with an in-office requirement of 3-4 days per week in New Haven, CT.

Feel Good About Doing Good

The Knights of Columbus is a tax-exempt Catholic fraternal benefit society that provides financial security to members and their families through our life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, investment and annuity products. Charity is at the core of our missions: our profits are donated to help those in need and to support our faith - $1.73B over the past ten years.

While we have many employees who are not Catholic, we follow the Church's teachings in our investment strategies and our employee benefits. As part of our religious mission, we support the pro-life cause by contributing to the March for Life and pregnancy resource centers, we oppose assisted suicide and euthanasia, we are evangelists for the Catholic faith, and we help Christians who are facing religious persecution in the Middle East. We all work together to support our two million members as they volunteer to help others in their parishes and communities around the world.

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Overview
The purpose of the Catholic Information Service (CIS) division is to be the central repository for all catechetical & evangelization resources for the Order. This position will assist in the development of these resources in Spanish, both for use by councils, particularly in Cor, and for other CIS customers - individuals, ministries, parishes, dioceses, etc. The Spanish Evangelization and Cathetical Resources Specialist is responsible for the development of new resources as well as reviewing, updating, and/or translating into Spanish current CIS offerings. The Spanish Evangelization and Cathetical Resources Specialist will also be asked to collaborate with other parts of the Evangelization and Faith Formation division to produce, review, and edit content. This position will report to the Director of Catholic Information Service(CIS).

For more information about Cor, please visit our website www.kofc.org/Cor

For more information about CIS, please visit our website www.kofc.org/CIS

Core Responsibilities
Develop Spanish resources in support of Knights of Columbus Cor (i.e., small group study/discussion material).
Propose, plan, and develop new evangelization resources in Spanish to meet the needs of parishes and Catholic ministries.
Develop a series of resources on Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego.
Coordinate with other parts of Evangelization & Faith Formation Division to develop material in Spanish in support of broader initiatives.
Review current CIS offerings in Spanish, updating as necessary
Translate CIS material currently available in English but not in Spanish yet
Aid in the development and review of Cor material and content, particularly for Hispanic men.
Develop and review Cor content consistently.
Assist in reviewing Catholic evangelization training materials from outside organizations to determine if they could be used for the Knights of Columbus.
Support of in-person training as needed.
Assist the digital evangelization content team as needed with the development of Spanish content.
Coordinate CIS material with other projects or initiatives throughout the Order.
Assist with the development of an online CIS hub for the housing of all catechetical and evangelization content.

Skills Qualifications
Bilingual: English/Spanish
Must have proven experience developing evangelization & faith formation materials within the Catholic Church in both English and Spanish
Knowledge of the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the ability to apply that to Knights of Columbus programs
Strong knowledge of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and general Catholic ecclesiastical matters
Ability to juggle different tasks simultaneously and prioritize projects efficiently
Strong organizational and coordination skills to support multi-tasking
Knowledge of Knights of Columbus structure, policies and practices preferred
Ability to work collaboratively with a team
Ability to professionally collaborate across functions within the Knights of Columbus corporate structure
Ability to work onsite 3/4 days in New Haven, CT

Systems/Technical Knowledge:
Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Education
Required: Bachelor's degree in related field.
Preferred: Master's Degree in related field.

Compensation
The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location. At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $70,500 - $120,000.

Authorization to work in the United States is required.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the workday.
KofC Cares

Our mission is focused on family and faith, and we support our employees in seeking a balanced life.

Employee benefits include:

Time Away: 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave, and flexible workweek schedules.

Professional Development: Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement.

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, and cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company.

Health and Wellness:

Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company;
Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy.
One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.
A variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions. The Order's health plans do not cover abortion, sterilization, or contraception, and the Order has helped advocate for other employers who do not want to provide coverage.
Long-term disability insurance;
Dental insurance;
Vision insurance;
Health club membership reimbursement;
Employee Assistance Program

Job Posting Link: https://careers.kofc.org/job-invite/2015/

About the Employer

The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal organization, with more than 1.8 million members in over a dozen countries. Founded in 1882, the Knights of Columbus both offers and promotes a parish-based model for Catholic lay leadership and service, and is a fraternal benefit society that provides life insurance for members and their families.

With over $100 billion of insurance in force, and more than $21 billion in assets under management, the Knights of Columbus is a Fortune 1000 company. There is no more highly rated insurer in North America than the Knights of Columbus.