Evangelization Coordinator

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Evangelization Coordinator role at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital oversees parish faith formation ministries, sacraments preparation, and OCIA processes. The position involves coordinating education for adults and children, and supporting liturgical activities as part of a faith community.

Weekend and evening work are expected, with the ability to lift up to 30 pounds and some light physical tasks. A four-year degree and parish ministry experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in theological studies, religious education or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of parish ministry experience.
• Working knowledge of Church teachings.
• Willingness to work weekends/evenings and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, supervise parish faith formation ministries.
• Oversee Sacraments preparation (Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation) and OCIA.
• Engage and empower adults and youth through catechesis and outreach.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Administration & planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Word for Windows

Excel

Outlook

Cloud-based programs

Job description

• Base Pay $35,817.60 - $40,294.80 / Year
• Job Category Eastern
• Employee Type FT Salary
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Contact information

Description

The parish’s Evangelization Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination, supervision, and execution of the parish faith formation ministries designed to engage, educate, and empower adults and children (through 12th grade). The Coordinator also oversees the necessary preparations for the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, and those entering the Church through the OCIA.

Because the parish office is open 24 hours a week and this position is 35 hours a week full-time salary, the Evangelization Coordinator is expected to conduct work outside of the parish office hours. Weekend and evening work, and frequent presence at weekend liturgies is expected. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds may be necessary, and too, bend, walk, climb on a stepstool; some light, physical effort is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, Theological Studies, or Religious Education, or equivalent education
• Three to five years of parish ministry experience
• Possess a working knowledge of the Church’s teachings
• Counseling experience is helpful, though not required
• Possesses initiative; self-direction; leadership abilities in planning, administration, volunteer management, catechesis, group facilitation, and/or empowerment
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, displaying tolerance and sensitivity
• Knowledgeable of Word for Windows, Excel, Outlook, cloud-based programs
• Strong verbal and communication skills to interact with parish staff and parish community
  Ability to work independently and organize and arrange priorities, completing tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters

Summary

Required documents: Resume, Cover Letter, References