Evangelization Coordinator: Lead Parish Mission & Growth

Socket.dev; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking an Evangelization Coordinator to support parish mission and outreach. You will work with the Pastor to develop evangelization initiatives and lead staff and volunteers in forming parish programs and ministries.

The role involves recruiting and training teams, coordinating formation experiences, and using communications to spread the gospel across multiple channels. Strong leadership, collaboration, and faith-based commitment are essential.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic with understanding and support for Church teaching, mission, and values.
• Engage parishioners and non-parishioners in evangelization and community building.
• Direct the work of staff and volunteers to drive initiatives.
• Mature discipleship and ability to witness faith.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Capable of communicating and presenting with technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pastor with evangelization initiatives and parish mission.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and improve evangelization programs.
• Recruit, train, and assess staff and volunteers for ministry leadership.
• Build and support formation teams (e.g., Bible or Catechism series).
• Direct special ministries as requested by the Pastor.
• Promote the gospel through social media, bulletins, and other channels.
• Schedule greeters to welcome and engage new parishioners.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Leadership and staff management

Team collaboration

Written communication

Technology literacy

Education

Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies, Theology, Faith Formation or equivalent

Job description

Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking an Evangelization Coordinator to support parish mission and outreach. You will work with the Pastor to develop evangelization initiatives and lead staff and volunteers in forming parish programs and ministries.

The role involves recruiting and training teams, coordinating formation experiences, and using communications to spread the gospel across multiple channels. Strong leadership, collaboration, and faith-based commitment are essential.