Engagement, Liaison and Safe Environment Coordinator

Catholic Diocese of Columbus; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Diocese of Columbus seeks an Engagement, Liaison and Safe Environment Coordinator to support parish events, communications, and Diocesan Safe Environment requirements at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Newark, OH.

The role handles social engagement, volunteer coordination, and compliance with Safe Environment policies, reporting to parish leadership and diocesan goal owners.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications and the Catholic perspective.
• Ability to both serve and lead others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for parish social engagement events (liturgical seasons, meals, informational sessions).
• Coordinate volunteers and groups to accomplish events for the parish.
• Support Faith Formation Coordinator with volunteer recruitment and faith-related events.
• Maintain accurate information in bulletin, website, and social media.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Flexibility

Reading skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communication, event coordination or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Engagement, Liaison and Safe Environment Coordinator

Location: Blessed Sacrament in Newark Ohio

Benefits Eligible

The Engagement, Liaison and Safe Environment Coordinator will provide administrative and programmatic support of parish events, communications, general office support and Diocesan Safe Environment requirements. The position is expected to use personal judgment in carrying out routine duties and responsibilities at Blessed Sacrament Parish. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All the duties and standards within this job description will be performed according to the established policies, procedures and guidelines outlined in the parish and/or school policy and procedures manuals.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Social Engagement Coordinator:

Provide support for social engagement events for the parish. Event examples include but are not limited to liturgical season preparation (Christmas, Easter, Corpus Christi), fellowship meals (breakfasts, brunches, dinners, etc), informational sessions for the benefit of our parishioner, etc.

Coordinate and support volunteers and/or groups to accomplish social engagement events for the parish.

Support the Faith Formation Coordinator with volunteer recruitment and events that combine faith and socialization.

Collaborate with all staff to ensure information in bulletin, website and social media is accurate and updated regularly.

Parish Point of Contact for the Diocese and parish leadership

• Receive pastoral-planning communications and instructions.
• Keep the pastor informed about upcoming requests and deadlines.
• Ensure that requested information is maintained and submitted accurately on time.
• Direct surveys, forms, or reporting requests to the appropriate parish staff members or ministry leaders.
• Gather information and/or coordinate the completion of reports and parish plans.
• Attend any training or informational sessions connected with the planning process.
• Communicate questions or areas needing clarification to the appropriate diocesan goal owner.

Safe Environment Coordinator:

Managing all employee and volunteer Safe Environment requirements per the Diocesan of Columbus Safe Environment Manual, including outlined necessary reporting.

Utilizing all Diocesan resources for Safe Environment management, including VIRTUS®Online.

Obtain and maintain Protecting God's Children™ training certification with Diocese of Columbus.

Liaison with our School Administrative Manager as needed to support the Our Catholic School portion of Safe Environment requirements.

Coordinate with the Finance Manager to track progress of background check results and Protecting God's Children™ class attendance of new employees.

Effectively administer updates and changes to Safe Environment policies as well as our yearly Parish Audit.

OTHER POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with federal, state and local safety laws.
• Maintains a neat and safe work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required: Compliance with BCI&FBI background checks and completion of Protecting God's Children program.

Must be a member of a Roman Catholic parish community with an active and deep Roman Catholic faith.

Education: Degree required (Bachelor, Master's, etc) in marketing, communication, event coordination or related field.

Experience: 2 years of management/marketing/similar experience.

Job Related Skills: An understanding of communications and the Catholic perspective; the ability to both serve and lead others; excellent reading skills and communication skills. Must be courteous at all times; must be flexible to adapt to changing needs.

Computer Skills: Must have computer skills, to include proficiency in Microsoft Office Interpersonal Skills: The ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment. Language skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Ability to effectively communicate with people of all ages and interests as well as other employees of Blessed Sacrament Parish and School.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide seven-digit numbers. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Working Environment: Position entails frequent evening and weekend work; the ability to maintain all information highly confidential. Requires some variable hours and some weekend, holiday and evening work for events or the ability to arrange coverage. These times include but are not limited to Christmas season, Holy Week/Easter, fundraisers, after mass functions, etc.