Associate for Spanish-Speaking and Justice Ministries

Seminary of the Southwest; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Cathedral in Phoenix invites an Associate for Spanish-Speaking and Justice Ministries to lead Spanish-speaking worship and community outreach. The role focuses on liturgical planning, heritage celebrations, pastoral care, evangelism events, and diocesan connections, in addition to coordinating volunteers and formation programs.

The position emphasizes social justice work through The RE-Humanization Project, opportunity development, and parish-wide ministry leadership in partnership with

Qualifications

• Spanish fluency is required.
• Ability to plan and execute liturgical activities and heritage events.
• Develop programming, worship, and advocacy opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Spanish-speaking congregation and liturgical planning.
• Coordinate volunteers and develop formation programs.
• Lead and participate in parish life, newcomer welcome, and baptism prep.
• Develop justice programming and advocacy in partnership with diocesan leaders.
• Collaborate with the Dean and other leaders to offer and manage ministries.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Attention to detail

Time management

Creativity

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Growth mindset

Team player

Education

Seminary degree or equivalent

Job description

Associate for Spanish-Speaking and Justice Ministries

Associate for Spanish-Speaking and Justice Ministries

Posted By

Trinity Cathedral

Location

Phoenix

Job Summary

About the Position

In addition to sharing liturgical and sacramental responsibilities of the whole parish, this position has primary areas of focus in:

• Oversight of our Spanish-Speaking congregation.
• Includes liturgical planning and execution, heritage celebrations (Hispanic Heritage Month, Posadas, Virgin of Guadalupe, etc), pastoral care, evangelism events, and diocesan connections.
• Also includes volunteer coordination, formation development, and vocal advocacy in this time of uncertainty for many people of Hispanic origin.
• Spanish fluency is required.
• Social Justice Work.
• Our recent creation of The RE-Humanization Project in which we ‘seek to build unity and promote dignity in a world that dehumanizes and divides’ asks for continuous leadership. In partnership with the Dean, lay leaders, and local organizations, this position will help move us toward the goal of becoming a prominent voice in Phoenix for respecting the dignity of every human being.
• Development of programming, worship, and advocacy opportunities will be central to this work, as will be the creation of opportunities for our parishioners to serve the world in Christ’s name.
• The Associate Priest will partner with the Dean and other leaders to assure that a variety of other standard areas of ministry are offered and well-managed…
• share pastoral care responsibilities with clergy and lay leaders,
• share baptismal preparation for families,
• share leadership of quarterly Children, Youth, and Family events,
• assist in newcomer welcome and incorporation,
• help develop the culture that has been discerned by the Dean & Chapter.

Requirements

About You

You know who you are as a person and as a leader. You are conscientious and thoughtful, with a sense of humor and healthy boundaries and a willingness to grow and experience new things. You’re spiritually mature and open to a broad variety of faith journeys. You’re excited to work under the leadership of the Dean while being a proactive self-starter within the frame of the needs of the Cathedral.

Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail & Time Management – seeing needs, asking good questions, able to ‘see the forest and the trees’, known for meeting deadlines
• Creativity and Innovation – bringing ideas and being willing to dream the next piece with all involved, showing optimism and realism
• Initiative – seeing the needs and discerning correct next steps and then taking them; getting things done
• Interpersonal Skills & Good Listener – being an engaging and loving pastor to the congregation, and a willing partner with the staff and volunteers
• Growth Mindset – not locked into one way of doing things, asking for growth opportunities, seeing potential
• Team Player – a collaborator who can balance being led, leading, and sometimes sitting in the middle; willing to ask ‘how can I help?’ when a need is noted