Associate Director, Office For Evangelization And Catechetical Ministry

Name: Diocese of San Diego, Pastoral Center

Location: 3888 Paducah Drive, San Diego, CA 92117

Reports to: Chancellor

Employment Type: Full Time (35 Hrs.)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay: $60,000 - $70,000 based on education and experience.

To Apply: Please include a brief cover letter with your application that outlines your desire to serve the Catholic Church in Evangelization and Catechetical Ministry.

Position Overview: The Associate Director (AD) will assist the Chancellor/Director and work collaboratively with the team in developing, envisioning, creating, leading, and providing ongoing leadership formation for parish catechetical ministers, catechists and Master Catechists. The AD will assist with the coordination, implementation of evangelizing catechesis formation processes throughout the various areas of ministry such as: Pre-K thru Eighth grade, pre-baptism preparation, sacramental preparation, OCIA and adult faith formation. Assist in the development and implementation of parish level evangelization and discipleship formation for persons of various cultures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides initial and on-going leadership and catechist formation and certification for parish catechists, catholic school teachers who teach religion, and other parish catechetical ministers.

• Assist in coordinating the event calendar, workshops, in-services, courses, and retreats in San Diego and Imperial counties

• Provides initial and on-going formation for Master Catechists through Master Catechist formation courses, workshops, in services and retreats.

• Provide guidance to parishes and their ministers pertaining to certification and ongoing renewal.

• Provide guidance to parishes and their ministers pertaining to sacramental catechesis, pre-baptism team preparation, special needs, OCIA, adult formation, bible studies, evangelization and forming disciples.

• Assist with the development of guidelines and processes in the areas of evangelization and catechesis.

• Attend and co-lead deanery meetings.

• Update and maintain current the website for the office.

• Promotes networking of parish DCM's/coordinators.

• Assists in coordinating the annual Diocesan Rite of Election ceremonies

• Collaborate with other diocesan offices to promote evangelizing catechesis and design new approaches to establish a new means of serving diverse populations

• Assist where needed with translations

• Evaluates and updates curriculum for basic catechist courses and master catechist courses

• Serves as a resource to parishes through consultation and visitation

• Assists in the coordination of the bi-annual catechetical conferences

• Assists in the co-coordination of Profetas en Mision/IVCatholic Conference

• Attends staff and commission meetings;

• Keeps abreast of current developments, publications and programs through reading, attendance at conferences, workshops, and courses

• Perform other administrative duties as required.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Advanced degree in Pastoral Theology or the equivalent and substantial experience at the parish or diocesan level

• Practicing their Catholic faith

• Bilingual and Bicultural

• Intercultural skills- Sensitivity towards the various cultures which make up our local church

• Understanding of the implications of Evangelization and its relationship with Catechesis.

• A strong understanding of the parish ministry experience working with various catechetical programs

• Knowledge of diocesan and parish structures

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.

• Have an understanding of networking and telecommunications and the impact of media and technology on the learning process.

• Ability to work with clergy, accompany and guide pastoral minsters, and lay people.

• Creative ability to innovate, adapt and embrace co-responsible leadership.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Proactive and ability for independence in judgment in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the position

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task

• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely

• Skill in planning medium to large scale events and organization

• Able to evaluate, develop and apply catechetical/evangelization programs

• Skilled in the use of human and public relations, listening and communications

• Avid in using Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to manage, maintain and communicate via Flocknote

• Ability to use Canva software and/or Adobe Photoshop or other graphic/art publishing software.

• Ability to post and create content for social media.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be in an office at a computer workstation and access information from a computer and use a telephone. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the pastoral center, as well as maneuver throughout the facility to attend meetings, briefings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend meetings or events. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Catholic Diocese of San Diego is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified applications should Apply Here