Hispanic Ministry Program Specialist

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Program Specialist-Hispanic Ministry Catholic Diocese of Arlington
Catholic Diocese of Arlington - Headquarters, 200 North Glebe Road, Arlington, Virginia, United States of AmericaReq #149
Friday, May 3, 2024
Meaningful work * service oriented and respectful work environment * work-life balance * up to 2 days of telework after 90 days of employment for non supervisors - 1 day of telework for supervisors * generous leave * more holidays than the federal government, including Christmas week off * free parking as well as free transportation to/from Ballston metro * paid lunch breaks * professional development tuition assistance * tuition assistance for your children enrolled in our diocesan schools after 1 year of employment * generous benefits, including a pension plan * AND MORE...
POSITION SUMMARY:

The Office of Hispanic Ministry assists Pastors in their mission to evangelize and support the pastoral needs of the culturally diverse communities of Spanish speaking Catholics in their communities and to fully integrate them into the life of their parish. The Office provides this assistance through the close collaboration and coordination with parish, school, and diocesan ministry leadership as well as related community organizations and lay movements, training and development offerings, diocesan-sponsored events, and advocacy efforts.

The Institute of Pastoral Formation was formed in 1993 as a continuing education program to prepare pastoral agents to work in Hispanic communities to proclaim Christ in parishes throughout the Arlington Diocese. The Program Specialist oversees the work of the Institute and coordinates all of its activities. Currently, the IPF offers two diplomas: Catechetical Certification and Pastoral Ministry.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

*Develops the Institute's curriculum for each semester; suggests and develops new course offerings; maintains all curriculum archives; meets monthly with director to view progress of classes and brainstorm new initiatives
*Supervises and coordinates teachers and classes; manages daily operations in the classroom
*Inputs and maintains student registrations and student records in iMis
*Prepares the student evaluations at the end of each trimester
*Develops and implements content for workshops, summer conferences, etc.
*Identifies and selects presenters for conferences and forums; acts in absence and/or conducts speaking engagements when necessary
*Prepares annual budget for the Institute and events; tracks expenses
*Attends annual IPF meetings
*Updates and maintains the Institute for Pastoral Formation web page
*Creates and distributes all incoming and outgoing correspondence related to classes and events
*Develops Lenten and Advent retreats for the elderly
*Informs all parishes in the community of the programs the IPF has to offer; meets with pastors, directors, and administrators of Hispanic communities
*Provides logistical support for events, workshops, seminars, etc. (e.g., annual picnic, participation with Apostolate Catholic Book store)
*Assists with translation upon request from various chancery departments
*Assists with Marriage Prep Retreats by contacting the volunteers and planning formation days for them
*Works closely with the Office of Divine Worship to plan liturgical trainings in various parishes

QUALIFICATIONS:

*Knowledge/Skills: Strong planning, time management, and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and multi-task; strong interpersonal and communication skills.
*Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Theology or related field
*Years and Types of Experience: Three to five years pastoral work in leadership formation, preferably within a multicultural environment
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in working for the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The Diocese of Arlington is a thriving community composed of seventy parishes in the Northern Virginia area. Since its founding in 1974, the Diocese has grown significantly, becoming one of the fifty largest dioceses in the United States. Currently there are 446,500 registered Catholics and over 275 priests in the Diocese.