Pastoral Services Coordinator

Saint John Vianney Parish; Gladwyne (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Saint John Vianney Parish in Gladwyne, PA, is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Services Coordinator to support the pastor in enriching the parish’s spiritual, liturgical, educational, and community life.

The role involves coordinating liturgical celebrations, organizing faith formation, and guiding outreach initiatives, while recruiting volunteers and providing pastoral assistance as part of a collaborative church team.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic with strong Catholic faith.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple programs, activities and volunteers.
• Experience in parish ministry or program coordination preferred.
• Educational background in theology or pastoral ministry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pastor with planning and coordinating liturgical celebrations, devotions, and spiritual activities.
• Organize and support parish faith formation and educational programs.
• Coordinate parish charitable initiatives, outreach, and service projects.
• Assist with planning parish social gatherings and community-building events.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers for parish ministries and activities.
• Provide general pastoral and administrative support to the pastor.

Skills

Faith-based leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Volunteer coordination

Pastoral care

Education

Theology, religious studies, or pastoral ministry background

Job description

Saint John Vianney Parish - Gladwyne, PA

Saint John Vianney Parish is seeking a dedicated, organized, and faith-filled Pastoral Services Coordinator to assist the pastor in supporting and enriching the spiritual, liturgical, educational, and community life of the parish.

This position offers an opportunity to help strengthen parish life through meaningful programs, celebrations, service, and fellowship.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the pastor with planning and coordinating liturgical celebrations, devotions, and spiritual activities
• Organize and support parish faith formation and educational programs
• Coordinate parish charitable initiatives, outreach, and service projects
• Assist with planning parish social gatherings and community-building events
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers for parish ministries and activities
• Provide general pastoral and administrative support to the pastor

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic with a strong understanding of the Catholic faith
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple programs, activities, and volunteers
• Dependable, collaborative, and committed to the mission of the Church
• Previous parish ministry or program coordination experience preferred
• Educational background in theology, religious studies, or pastoral ministry strongly preferred

Schedule: Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.

Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, with benefits.