Parish Life & Events Coordinator

Diocese of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Austin is seeking a Parish Life Coordinator to plan and run parish activities such as Bible studies, picnics, fish fries, pancake breakfasts, and liturgical events. You will work hands-on with volunteers and lay ministries.

You will manage calendars, budgets, and vendor coordination, recruit volunteers, and serve as primary contact for ministry leaders, including 55+ Ministry. Some evenings and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Catholic in good standing.
• 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 excellence in events.
• Organization and time management, with the ability to manage multiple events.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and run parish events (picnic, family activities, fish fry, pancake breakfasts, Soup & the Spirit).
• Develop and manage event calendars, budgets, and timelines with COO.
• Recruit, schedule, and coordinate volunteers; on-site management of details.
• Serve as primary contact for lay ministries (includes 55+ Ministry).
• Coordinate Bible studies and Speaker Series; manage logistics and hospitality.

Skills

Event planning

Volunteer coordination

Budget management

Communication

Organizational skills

Pastoral sensitivity

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Diocese of Austin is seeking a Parish Life Coordinator to plan and run parish activities such as Bible studies, picnics, fish fries, pancake breakfasts, and liturgical events. You will work hands-on with volunteers and lay ministries.

You will manage calendars, budgets, and vendor coordination, recruit volunteers, and serve as primary contact for ministry leaders, including 55+ Ministry. Some evenings and weekends are required.