Coordinator of Discipleship

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix is seeking a Discipleship Coordinator to support the Director of Discipleship in aligning parish programs with Catholic teaching and the diocese's mission. The role includes planning VBS, family faith formation, and youth sacramental prep, while coordinating volunteers and maintaining records across ministries.

The position requires strong leadership, effective communication, and ability to work evenings/weekends as needed, with collaboration across staff,

Qualifications

• Active member of a Roman Catholic Parish and in good standing with the Church.
• Must be willing and able to support the mission of the Church, the Pastor, the Parish, and the Diocese of Phoenix.
• Possess strong knowledge of Catholic teaching and practice.
• Experience in ministry leadership, catechesis, faith formation, event planning, or volunteer coordination preferred.
• Ability to recruit, train, and support volunteers and ministry leaders.
• Must be a self-starter who is able to take initiative in fulfilling tasks; is organized; can work independently as well as in a team; make sound judgments; and communicate effectively.
• Public speaking experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and parish database systems.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends with a varied schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Discipleship in accomplishing the mission and vision of the parish Discipleship Department.
• Coordinate Vacation Bible School, including participant registration, volunteer recruitment, training, communication, and program accomplishment.
• Plan and implement family formation opportunities that encourage families to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.
• Plan, coordinate, and accomplish ministry for 4th and 5th grade students through “The Bridge”
• Assist with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd events, including parent meetings, Reconciliation Meditations, and Confirmation/First Eucharist retreats.
• Coordinate Youth OCIA and related sacramental preparation opportunities as assigned.
• Coordinate alternate at-home faith formation curriculum and support families participating in these programs.
• Recruit, train, support, and communicate with volunteers serving within assigned ministries and programs.
• Collaborate with parish staff, ministry leaders, volunteers, and families to ensure programs are in keeping with the teachings and mission of the Catholic Church and effectively foster discipleship.
• Obtain and prepare materials and supplies as needed for programs, retreats, and events.
• Respond to emails, phone calls, and ministry inquiries in a timely manner.
• Any task deemed necessary by the Pastor and/or his delegate.
• Work collaboratively with parish staff, ministry leaders, volunteers, school staff, and families.
• Attend Discipleship Department meetings and staff meetings.
• Coordinate registration, communication, and follow-up for assigned programs and events.
• Maintain records, forms, and participant information in accordance with parish and diocesan policies.
• Assist with the promotion and communication of discipleship opportunities through parish communication channels.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Marketing Specialist to communicate ministry opportunities, registration dates, events, retreats, and family formation initiatives to the parish community.
• Coordinate logistical needs for retreats, events, and ministry gatherings, including facilities, supplies, volunteers, and hospitality.
• Ensure all volunteers comply with diocesan Safe Environment requirements.
• Maintain an organized inventory of ministry materials and supplies.

Skills

Public speaking

Volunteer recruitment

Event planning

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Parish database systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Discipleship in accomplishing the mission and vision of the parish Discipleship Department.
• Coordinate Vacation Bible School, including participant registration, volunteer recruitment, training, communication, and program accomplishment.
• Plan and implement family formation opportunities that encourage families to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.
• Plan, coordinate, and accomplish ministry for 4th and 5th grade students through “The Bridge”.
• Assist with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd events, including parent meetings, Reconciliation Meditations, and Confirmation/First Eucharist retreats.
• Coordinate Youth OCIA and related sacramental preparation opportunities as assigned.
• Coordinate alternate at-home faith formation curriculum and support families participating in these programs.
• Recruit, train, support, and communicate with volunteers serving within assigned ministries and programs.
• Collaborate with parish staff, ministry leaders, volunteers, and families to ensure programs are in keeping with the teachings and mission of the Catholic Church and effectively foster discipleship.
• Obtain and prepare materials and supplies as needed for programs, retreats, and events.
• Respond to emails, phone calls, and ministry inquiries in a timely manner.
• Any task deemed necessary by the Pastor and/or his delegate.
• Work collaboratively with parish staff, ministry leaders, volunteers, school staff, and families.
• Attend Discipleship Department meetings and staff meetings.
• Coordinate registration, communication, and follow-up for assigned programs and events.
• Maintain records, forms, and participant information in accordance with parish and diocesan policies.
• Assist with the promotion and communication of discipleship opportunities through parish communication channels.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Marketing Specialist to communicate ministry opportunities, registration dates, events, retreats, and family formation initiatives to the parish community.
• Coordinate logistical needs for retreats, events, and ministry gatherings, including facilities, supplies, volunteers, and hospitality.
• Ensure all volunteers comply with diocesan Safe Environment requirements.
• Maintain an organized inventory of ministry materials and supplies.

Qualifications

• Active member of a Roman Catholic Parish and in good standing with the Church.
• Must be willing and able to support the mission of the Church, the Pastor, the Parish, and the Diocese of Phoenix.
• Possess strong knowledge of Catholic teaching and practice.
• Experience in ministry leadership, catechesis, faith formation, event planning, or volunteer coordination preferred.
• Ability to recruit, train, and support volunteers and ministry leaders.
• Must be a self-starter who is able to take initiative in fulfilling tasks; is organized; can work independently as well as in a team; make sound judgments; and communicate effectively.
• Public speaking experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and parish database systems.
• Willing to work evenings as weekends with a varied schedule.