Coordinator of Adult Formation

Job Description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Provides vision and coordinates the development of adult faith formation programs and Baptisms, ensuring all programs meet parish standards.
• Participates in goal-setting and strategic planning for adult formation.
• Collaborates with clergy, staff, leaders within our Spanish-speaking ministries, and coordinators of youth and family programs to ensure the formation needs of the parish are met.
• Manages budget and resources associated with adult formation.
• Develops, guides, and oversees volunteers as well as ensuring alignment with Church teachings and diocesan guidelines.
• Instructs parents/godparents in their role as a child's first teacher in their lifelong journey of faith while administering the processes associated with the Sacrament of Baptism.
• Engages and develops the faith of all parishioners including Adapted Religious Education (ARE), the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), young adults, Baptism (infant through adult), adult Confirmation, and a variety of Adult Formation programs and ministries.
• Recruits, trains and supervises volunteers, including catechists and other non-paid staff and ensures compliance with Safe Environment Protocols and adherence to parish and diocesan standards.

Skills, Experience, and Knowledge Requirements:
o A degree in pastoral studies, theology, or a related field.
o Experience in Faith Formation.
o Ability to communicate in Spanish.

Hourly Rate Range: $23-$26

About the Employer

St. John Neumann is a parish in the Diocese of Arlington that was founded in 1979 to serve the people of South Reston, parts of Herndon, Vienna, and Fairfax under the ministry of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. Our Mission Statement is, "We the faithful of Saint John Neumann Catholic Community commit ourselves to celebrating and giving witness to the presence of God in our midst by living the Gospel to its fullest. May we do all things in the spirit of St. Francis de Sales with compassion, humility and gentleness."