Parish Evangelization & Formation Leader

Our Lady of Ransom; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of Ransom Parish in Niles, IL seeks an Evangelization Coordinator to assist the pastor with evangelization initiatives and parish vitality. The role oversees strategy, staff recruitment and formation experiences, and communications to engage parishioners and seekers.

The position emphasizes collaborative leadership, disciple formation, and effective use of technology to share the gospel within the parish community and beyond.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic with understanding and support for Catholic Church teaching, mission, and values.
• Demonstrates ability to engage parishioners and non-parishioners in evangelization and community building.
• Ability to direct the work of other staff and volunteers to drive key initiatives and programs.
• Mature discipleship evidenced in ability to witness to one’s own faith.
• Developed skills in leadership and management; strong collaboration and teamwork.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Capable of communicating and presenting with technology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Pastor on discernment and implementation of the vision that best enables parishioners to become intentional Catholics disciples of Jesus Christ.
• Assist the Pastor with the implementation of the strategic plan for parish mission and vitality and ensures that parish ministries are aligned with it.
• Direct the recruitment, training and assessing of staff members and volunteers entrusted with leadership of the parish ministries.
• Will build and support teams for formation experiences (e.g. Rescue Project, Chosen series, Bible or Catechism series etc...).
• Direct special projects or ministries as requested by Pastor.
• Spread the gospel through communications via social media, parish bulletins, and other avenues.
• Trains and schedules the greeters for Sunday Mass as a first point of contact to welcome and engage new parishioners and seekers.
• Capable of communicating and presenting with technology.

Skills

Leadership & Management

Community Engagement

Public Speaking

Team Building

Education

Master's Degree in Pastoral Studies or Theology

Job description

Our Lady of Ransom Parish in Niles, IL seeks an Evangelization Coordinator to assist the pastor with evangelization initiatives and parish vitality. The role oversees strategy, staff recruitment and formation experiences, and communications to engage parishioners and seekers.

The position emphasizes collaborative leadership, disciple formation, and effective use of technology to share the gospel within the parish community and beyond.