Pastoral Associate / Hispanic Ministry

Archdiocese of Detroit; Romeo (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Detroit is seeking a bilingual Pastoral Associate to coordinate Hispanic Ministry at St. Clement. Responsibilities include providing pastoral care, coordinating church services such as baptisms and weddings, and advocating for the Hispanic community.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Theology or Religious Studies, strong organizational and leadership skills, and a compassionate demeanor to support parishioners in need.

Qualifications

• Degree in Theology, Religious Studies, and/or Pastoral Ministry is preferred.
• Pastoral Ministry Certification is desirable.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and support for various groups within the parish.
• Coordinate baptisms, weddings, quinceañeras, funerals and other church services.
• Serve as an advocate for the Hispanic community.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Theology, Religious Studies, and/or Pastoral Ministry

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Job Details

Position: Pastoral Associate / Hispanic Ministry

Location: Romeo, MI

Job Id: 5315

# of Openings: 0

Description: St. Clement and the North Macomb vicariate are looking for a bilingual Pastoral Associate to coordinate all aspects of Hispanic Ministry at St. Clement and throughout the greater area of the local church.

Scheduled Hours: 40 hours per week, with a minimum of 24 hours in the office.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and support for various groups and committees within the parish, such as liturgy, OCIA, sacramental preparation, adult faith formation, evangelization, circles of support, etc.
• Work closely with families to coordinate Baptisms, Weddings, Quinceañeras, Funerals and other services in accordance with church guidelines and traditions.
• Serve as an advocate for the Hispanic community in areas such as translation, letters of support and in dealing with legal issues.
• Offer listening support to members of the Hispanic community in areas such as jails, courts, hospitals, etc.
• Coordinate with Evangelical Charity departments from all local parishes to provide for the material and social needs of Hispanics living in their canonical boundaries.
• Lead spiritual retreats and support retreat leaders.
• Help develop a Hispanic Pastoral Plan in collaboration with Priests and pastoral leadership of the local parishes.

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in Theology, Religious Studies, and/or Pastoral Ministry is preferred.
• Pastoral Ministry Certification is desirable.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills to manage and empower volunteers effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with diverse groups within the parish and beyond.
• Compassionate and empathetic demeanor to offer pastoral care and support to parishioners in times of need.
• Proficiency or ability to learn Microsoft.