Pastoral Associate - Communications Coordinator

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Florissant, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis seeks a part‑time Pastoral Ministry Associate to support the Director of Pastoral Ministry in evangelization and formation across the Southern Vicariate.

The role may expand to full‑time as needs evolve, with duties spanning event coordination, materials, and communications. Responsibilities include coordinating retreats and formation days, fostering parish teams, managing logistics and public speaking at events, and assisting with communications for Curia

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pastoral ministry, theology, religious education or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Pastoral Ministry to strengthen evangelization programs across 32 parishes.
• Build relationships with pastors, parish staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers.
• Plan and coordinate Vicariate-wide retreats, formation days, and prayer events.
• Support growth of parish evangelization and discipleship teams.
• Contribute to Archdiocesan evangelization initiatives as needed.
• Handle logistics for Vicariate events (venues, registration, materials).
• Provide leadership at events, including public speaking and adult formation.
• Procure supplies and manage hospitality and setup/breakdown.

Skills

Public speaking

Event planning

Communication

Parish ministry

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in pastoral ministry, theology, religious education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Flocknotes

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Pastoral Associate - Communications Coordinator

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Pastoral Ministry Associate is a part-time, mission-aligned role supporting the Director of Pastoral Ministry in advancing evangelization and pastoral efforts across the Southern Vicariate. This individual will assist with developing and implementing formation opportunities, supporting parish leaders and teams, and coordinating events and communications. While initially part-time, the position has the potential to expand to full-time based on evolving pastoral needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of Pastoral Ministry to strengthen evangelization programming across 32 parishes in the Southern Vicariate.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with pastors, parish staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers.
• Assist with planning, implementation, and follow-up for Vicariate-wide retreats, formation days, prayer events, and other evangelization initiatives.
• Support the growth and development of parish evangelization and discipleship teams.
• Contribute to Archdiocesan evangelization initiatives as needed.
• Manage logistical details for Vicariate events (venues, registration, materials, hospitality).
• Provide leadership during events, including public speaking and facilitating adult formation experiences.
• Procure supplies, manage hospitality needs, and assist with setup and breakdown.

Administrative Support

• Design and coordinate production of flyers, guides, and promotional materials.
• Manage Director's calendar, correspondence, and meeting logistics.
• Maintain accurate records for events, registrations, and Vicariate office operations.
• Assist with communications, including Curia Connections, Flocknotes, and other ministry outreach.
• Support volunteer coordination and petty cash handling as applicable.
• Attend staff and Archdiocesan meetings as requested.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in pastoral ministry, theology, religious education, or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in parish, diocesan, or Catholic ministry setting strongly preferred.
• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing, with a demonstrated commitment to the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church, as this position is ministerial in nature and integral to the religious mission of the Archdiocese.
• Strong personal commitment to evangelization, discipleship, and parish renewal.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking and written communication.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute multiple programs or events simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with clergy, staff, and volunteers.
• High level of initiative, creativity, and pastoral sensitivity.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and adaptable to new technologies; graphic design or marketing experience is a plus.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends in support of ministry programs.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

Our Mission

We are a unique community-diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better-and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That's why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you'll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we're working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.