Diocesan Disability Ministry Architect

Dphx; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Phoenix seeks an experienced Catholic ministry consultant to establish a sustainable diocesan support system for disability ministry, helping parishes welcome and include children and adults with disabilities.

Working with the Office of Evangelization, Discipleship and Spirituality, the consultant will assess needs, develop strategic and operational frameworks, piloting activities, and train staff for ongoing oversight within the diocese.

Qualifications

• Active, practicing Catholic in good standing.
• Experience with disability ministry, inclusion, accessibility, or related pastoral support.
• Experience conducting needs assessments, facilitating stakeholders, developing strategic plans, and creating sustainable programs.
• Ability to travel throughout the Diocese of Phoenix as reasonably necessary.
• Graduate degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diocesan and parish needs assessments through document review and stakeholder input.
• Develop a strategic plan, governance model, and phased implementation roadmap for diocesan disability ministry support.
• Design a scalable parish disability ministry liaison or advocate model.
• Create parish assessment, planning, communication, and referral tools.
• Develop or curate formation and resources related to welcome, belonging, accessibility, catechesis, sacramental preparation, and participation in parish life.
• Support a limited pilot with selected parishes and refine the model based on feedback.
• Prepare a sustainability and transition plan for continued diocesan oversight.

Skills

Disability ministry

Project management

Facilitation

Writing and communications

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant graduate degree

Job description

The Diocese of Phoenix seeks an experienced Catholic ministry consultant to establish a sustainable diocesan support system for disability ministry, helping parishes welcome and include children and adults with disabilities.

Working with the Office of Evangelization, Discipleship and Spirituality, the consultant will assess needs, develop strategic and operational frameworks, piloting activities, and train staff for ongoing oversight within the diocese.