Coordinator for Hispanic Stewardship

Diocese of Raleigh Office of Education; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Richmond - Catholic Community Foundation seeks a Coordinator for Hispanic Stewardship to grow stewardship and discipleship among Hispanic communities. You will work with parish staff and ministry leaders to implement bilingual communications and outreach, coordinate events, and support inviting volunteers across multiple parishes.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in parish ministry or nonprofit settings, plus strong organizational and relationship skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience in parish ministry or nonprofit work.
• Fluency in Spanish and English, with strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience coordinating events, programs, or parish initiatives.
• Strong organizational and project coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of parish stewardship initiatives and workshops.
• Coordinate logistics for parish visits, meetings, and events, including materials and follow-up.
• Maintain regular communication with parish staff and ministry leaders.
• Help develop parish-based teams to support stewardship and discipleship.
• Assist with bilingual communications in emails, bulletins, and campaigns.
• Ensure timely, pastorally sensitive communication with parishes and stakeholders.
• Build relationships with clergy, parish staff, volunteers, and community leaders.
• Identify and engage parish leaders and volunteers for initiatives.
• Manage calendars, meetings, and logistics for trainings and gatherings.
• Track participation and gather feedback to improve approaches.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication skills

Event coordination

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Diocese of Richmond - Catholic Community Foundation

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Richmond, VA

Posted Date

July 14, 2026

Description

The Catholic Community Foundation of the Diocese of Richmond is seeking a Coordinator for Hispanic Stewardship.

The Coordinator for Hispanic Stewardship is a bicultural and bilingual professional who supports the development, implementation, and growth of stewardship, discipleship, and development/fundraising efforts within Hispanic communities. Working closely with the Parish Fundraising and Stewardship Officer – Hispanic Communities, this role provides coordination, communication, and relationship support to parishes and ministry leaders. As this is a developing area of ministry, the Coordinator will play a key role in helping implement initiatives, gather feedback, and adapt approaches to best serve Hispanic communities in culturally responsive and pastorally effective ways.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of parish-based stewardship and discipleship initiatives, including workshops, formation sessions, retreats, and pilot programs that strengthen faith, encourage generosity, and foster active participation in the life and mission of the Church within Hispanic communities.
• Coordinate logistics and provide on-site support for parish visits, meetings, and events, including scheduling, materials, registration, and follow-up for conferences, formation sessions, and stewardship initiatives, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Maintain regular communication with parish staff and ministry leaders to support participation and ongoing engagement.
• Assist with the development and coordination of parish-based teams or committees that support stewardship efforts.
• Support bilingual communications strategies. Create, and adapt communications in Spanish (emails, bulletin content, campaign materials, and digital content) to ensure clarity, accuracy, and cultural relevance.
• Ensure timely, consistent, and pastorally sensitive communication with parishes and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clergy, parish staff, volunteers, and community leaders.
• Support the identification, engagement, and follow-up of parish leaders and volunteers.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate logistics, communications, and materials for presentations, trainings, and advisory or leadership gatherings.
• Maintain organized records and track participation, engagement, and key outcomes across initiatives; gather feedback from parishes and participants to support evaluation, continuous improvement, and the expansion of effective approaches.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience in parish ministry, administrative support, nonprofit work, or development support; experience working with diverse communities and coordinating programs or initiatives preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (required), with the ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats and adapt messaging across diverse Hispanic cultural contexts.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders (parish staff, volunteers, and donors).
• Ability to engage effectively with Hispanic communities, with sensitivity to cultural differences, communication styles, and community dynamics.
• Experience coordinating events, programs, and parish/ministry initiatives
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to varied environments and follow through independently.
• Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Strong computer skills are required.
• A background in and appreciation of the Catholic Church and its teachings as well as nonprofit settings is preferred.
• Must be able to occasionally travel, serve in a full-time capacity, and be available as needed during occasional nights and weekends.

Working Conditions

The position of Coordinator for Hispanic Stewardship is a full-time position. The standard office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, however, office hours may vary weekly depending on special events and visits with parishes and other key constituents which may include evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements

Light physical effort required. Regularly required to sit for extended periods, stand, walk, reach, bend, lift, listen, talk and perform computer keyboarding. May need to transport campaign materials. Prolonged periods of car traveling.

For any questions, please contact Kelly Shumate, HR Generalist/Recruiter at [e-mail]

To learn more about the Catholic Diocese of Richmond and who we are please visit richmonddiocese.org

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond is a great place to work. As a diocese, we are a family-oriented and faith-centered group of individuals who welcome the diversity of our people and actively focus on creating a comfortable and productive workplace. We have a long-standing commitment to justice in the workplace, and we are proud of our employment practices that serve over 2,700 lay and religious employees, employers and clergy serving in the Pastoral Center, parishes, schools, and other agencies.

Additional Information

• Job GradeE
• Pay Grade Scaleshttps://richmonddiocese.org/office/office-of-human-resources/