Director, Office of Ethnic Ministries

The Catholic Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catholic Center (Diocese of Richmond) seeks a Director of Ethnic Ministries to oversee pastoral and community support for Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Native American communities. You will promote intercultural unity, collaborate with parishes and diocesan offices, and lead programs that celebrate faith and culture across the diocese.

Requirements include a Master’s degree (preferred) and fluency in Spanish and English, with strong leadership, planning and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred and experience in human services.
• Capable generalist in Asian/Pacific Islanders and Native American ministries; specialist in Hispanic culture/ministries.
• Leadership in community organizing, volunteer management, planning and administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication; fluent in Spanish and English.
• A practicing Catholic in good standing with solid understanding of Church teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral, sacramental, devotional, linguistic, cultural and communal support to ethnic groups within the diocese.
• Foster intercultural diversity and unity within parishes and diocesan offices.
• Coordinate celebrations of feast days and recognize contributions of ethnic communities.
• Collaborate with parishes, diocesan leadership and other offices; serve on the Bishop’s Cabinet.
• Manage programs, volunteers and meetings with diverse groups; travel as required.

Skills

Leadership

Community organizing

Program management

Planning and administration

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Fluency in Spanish and English

Education

Master’s degree in theology/ministry/social sciences

Job description

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Director, Office of Ethnic Ministries

Diocese of Richmond

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Posted Date

August 31, 2026

Description

The Office of Ethnic Ministries is seeking aDirectorto work at the Pastoral Center.

The Director of Ethnic Ministries focuses on the pastoral, sacramental, devotional, linguistic, cultural, and communal support of ethnic groups within the diocese, to include Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islanders and Native American communities. The Director seeks to foster the vision of intercultural diversity, and encourages the journeying together as brothers and sisters, strengthening the unity of the Body of Christ. The Director helps these communities celebrate their faith by recognizing feast days and honoring the contributions of ethnic communities to the life of the Church, assisting parishes to flourish in faith and communion. The Director provides a diocesan connection for the pastoral needs of the various ethnicities within the diocese in collaboration with other diocesan offices. This individual serves on the Bishop’s Cabinet.

Requirements

Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in theology, ministry, or social sciences is preferred, and professional work experience in a human service setting, and experience working with ethnic groups. Specifically requires an individual that is capable of acting as a generalist in Asian/Pacific Islanders and Native American ministries and a specialist in Hispanic culture/ministries. Required skills include leadership abilities in community organizing, working with volunteers, program management, planning and administration abilities; interpersonal-relational skills in communication, collaboration, facilitation of meetings with diverse groups of people; and strong written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in Spanish and English is required (verbal and written format). A practicing Catholic in good standing with an excellent understanding of Catholic Church teaching and Church structure is required.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, exempt position.
• Position involves regular evening and weekend responsibilities
• Position is primarily based at the Pastoral Center with regular travel throughout the Diocese and occasional out-of-state travel.
• Frequent interaction with clergy, diocesan leadership, parish representatives, civic leaders, and members of the public.
• Standard work week following the Pastoral Center schedule of Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (35 hours per week).

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 items weighing up to 25 pounds. Will be required to drive Diocesan vehicles to events.

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.