Parish Life & Events Coordinator

St.-Theresa-Catholic-Church; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Parish Life Coordinator at St.-Theresa-Catholic-Church in Austin plans and runs parish events such as Bible studies, picnics, fish fries, and funerals, while serving as the main contact for lay ministries including the 55+ Ministry.

This hands-on role requires close attention to detail, flexibility for evenings and weekends, and the ability to coordinate volunteers, calendars, budgets, and communications to support the parish's ministry and school events.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent work experience in event planning, hospitality, parish life, or ministry will be considered.
• Experience planning and executing events; volunteer coordination experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Catholic teaching, parish life, and the liturgical year.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to the parish's standard of excellence for events.
• Clear and prompt communication, written and verbal.
• Ability to work well with volunteers and ministry leaders of all ages.
• Pastoral sensitivity in working with families who are grieving.
• Ability to lift and carry event supplies and equipment and to assist with setup and cleanup.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.
• Local candidates only. No recruiters.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and run the parish picnic, family activities, fish fry, pancake breakfasts, and Soup & the Spirit, including menus, vendors, supplies, setup, and cleanup.
• Develop and manage event calendars, budgets, and timelines in coordination with the Chief Operating Officer
• Recruit, schedule, and coordinate volunteers for parish events (this position has no supervisory responsibility over staff), and be on site and hands-on to manage details and resolve issues as they arise
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all lay ministries, including the 55+ Ministry, and support ministry leaders with scheduling, communications, and event needs
• Coordinate parish Bible studies and the Fall Speaker Series, including scheduling, space, materials, facilitators and speakers, hospitality, and promotion
• Coordinate parish support for funerals, serving as a point of contact for families, working with the Pastor, clergy, music ministry, and parish staff, and organizing receptions and the volunteers who staff them
• Communicate event information to staff, volunteers, and the parish community through the bulletin, email, and other parish channels
• Coordinate facility use, equipment, and room reservations with the facilities team and the parish calendar, and track attendance, costs, and feedback to inform future planning
• Assist the school in a limited capacity when requested, including school events that overlap with parish life

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Event planning

Communication

Attention to detail

Pastoral sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in events/ministry

Job description

The Parish Life Coordinator at St.-Theresa-Catholic-Church in Austin plans and runs parish events such as Bible studies, picnics, fish fries, and funerals, while serving as the main contact for lay ministries including the 55+ Ministry.

This hands-on role requires close attention to detail, flexibility for evenings and weekends, and the ability to coordinate volunteers, calendars, budgets, and communications to support the parish's ministry and school events.