Inter-Congregational Vocations Assistant (Bi-Lingual)

Catholic; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and,

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pension Plan

403B Plan

Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Holidays

*Great Work Perks (Amusement Parks,Car

Transit Subsidy

Job summary

Archdiocese of Los Angeles is seeking an Inter-Congregational Vocations Assistant (Bi-Lingual) to help identify and support those discerning religious life. You will focus on communication, community building with vocation directors, and outreach to young adults—especially in Spanish.

The role is part-time, non-exempt, and located at 4311 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles. The department is the Office of the Vicar Religious, and you will collaborate to promote a culture of vocation across communities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Roman Catholic Church, consecrated life and institutes of apostolic life.
• Minimum of four years in an institute of consecrated life.
• Understanding of multi-culturalism and sensitivity to diverse groups.
• Openness to diverse forms of consecrated life.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and other office technology applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing vocation programs at deanery, regional and archdiocesan levels.
• Communicate and network with vocation directors; engage Spanish-speaking communities.
• Plan gatherings, visits and content creation; support outreach to young adults.
• Share resources and information with discerners across institutes.

Skills

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization & prioritization

Team collaboration

Multicultural sensitivity

Adapt to new software

Office software proficiency

Job description

Inter-Congregational Vocations Assistant (Bi-Lingual)

#XQC-480

Job Description

Department: Office of the Vicar Religious

Status: Non-Exempt, Part Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Inter-Congregational Vocations Coordinator assists to develop and implement programs at the deanery, regional and archdiocesan levels to identify and support those discerning a call to Consecrated Religious Life, increase prayer for and raise awareness of the Consecrated Life, and foster a vocation culture. Their specific role would focus on communication, community building with the vocation directors, as well as networking and outreach to young adults. Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.

• Promotes and implements the pastoral principles of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles (ADLA) in all vocation efforts.
• Promotes the collaborative spirit of a Community of Communities.
• Promotes the vision of the Community of Communities by assisting with the inclusive vocation promotion coordinated by the OVR.
• Assists in maintaining the Inter-Congregational Vocations Ministry database.
• Helps to establish a relationship with each director/community through consistent communication and collaboration, especially in Spanish.
• Assists in outreach and networking including, but not limited to, planning and coordinating gatherings, visits to groups and events, and creating content.
• Offers feedback and insight especially with a view to supporting and engaging young adults.
• Shares resources and information with discerners with institutes, especially in the Spanish language.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically:

• Knowledge of the Roman Catholic Church, consecrated life and institutes of apostolic life.
• Minimum of four years in an institute of consecrated life.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Understanding of multi-culturalism. Sensitivity to the needs of diverse groups and multi-cultural environments.

Openness to diverse forms of consecrated life and their various expressions.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and other office technology applications.

Skills in:

Public speaking and presenting information to groups.

Addressing sensitive and confidential situations with tact, diplomacy, and prudence.

Written and verbal communication.

Organization, planning, and prioritization of tasks.

Collaborating effectively as part of a team .

Ability to:

Work effectively within diverse and multicultural environments.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with individuals from various backgrounds.

Handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.

Learn and adapt to new software programs and technologies.

Contribute positively to team objectives and organizational goals.

Our Benefits include:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pension Plan
• 403B Plan
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• *Great Work Perks (Amusement Parks, Car Rentals & Hotel, Restaurant, and Shopping discounts)
• Transit Subsidy

Location(s)

4311 Wilshire Blvd., LOS ANGELES , California 90011 , United States

Open Positions

1

Salary Range

$19.90 - $23.41

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