Pastoral Associate, Full Time, Mary Queen of Peace Parish

 
Pastoral Associate– Full Time Mary Queen of Peace Parish
 
Job Summary and Ministerial Focus
The Pastoral Associate is a strategic and pastoral lay ecclesial minister who cooperates and collaborates in the overall care of the parish. The Pastoral Associate reports to the Pastor and serves as an integral component of the parish leadership, working closely with the Parish Pastoral Council, Parish Finance Council, parish staff, and volunteer ministers. The work is comprehensive, related to all aspects of parish life. At the same time, the Pastoral Associate has designated responsibilities, for example, in the areas of liturgy, faith formation and development, sacramental preparation, evangelization, pastoral care, and/or social outreach in charity and justice.  The responsibilities of the Pastoral Associate are designated by the Pastor, based on the needs of the parish. 
 
The individual is expected to carry out day-to-day activities in a manner that upholds the values of our Community Covenant. (See appendix one). 
 
Tasks & Responsibilities
 
Pastoral

• Ensures the entire parish is formed in discipleship and our Community Covenant 
• Partners with the Pastor, Leadership Team, Parish Pastoral Council in the pastoral/strategic planning and implementation
• Collaborates with parish staff and assists with sacramental formation and preparation
• Ensures the continued development and formation of parish staff, those involved in various ministries and parish groups
• Administers designated parish programs/ministries dependent upon the needs of the parish, as well as the background, experience, education, and abilities of the Pastoral Associate 
• Provides significant personal presence at one or more Masses each weekend and designated parish events 
• Engages with parishioners, especially at important moments of their lives and collaborates with the Director of Engagement
• Coordinates scheduling and liturgical planning for funerals

Parish Administration & Management

• Partners with the pastor in the strategic planning, vision and processes of the parish administration 
• Collaborates with the business manager and Parish Finance Council in strategic decision-making related to business operations of the parish, contracts, budget preparation, fundraising, and development. The specific role of the Pastoral Associate in these discussions is to provide insight into how operational decisions impact the pastoral life of the parish and fulfillment of the Community Covenant.  

 
 
Skills & Education     

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, leadership, theology, pastoral studies, or related field. Master’s degree is preferred.   
• Three to five years’ experience in administering a parish based or other organizational program, along with experience in supervising and developing staff and volunteers
• Experience on a variety of levels of parish life is preferred, including business management, facilities, adult catechesis, religious education, liturgy and worship, evangelization, social outreach, and/or disciple-making.
• Understanding of accounting, financial management, and budgeting
• Ability to motivate, mentor and supervise both staff and volunteers
• Proficient knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office and a functional knowledge of Quicken and other accounting and database programs used by the parish and dioceses
• Self-motivated and attentive to detail

Other Requirements:

• Complete the online Diocesan Database for Protecting God’s Children 
• Agree to and sign the Mary Queen of Peace Personnel Policy

 Reports to: Pastor

Appendix One
The Community Covenant 
The Community Covenant is the expression of the mission of Mary, Queen of Peace Parish. Its six values provide the framework for all parish life. The Director of Parish Engagement is expected to uphold and evangelize these values as he/she performs day-to-day job duties:
 
We Pray, We Invite, We Serve, We Nurture, We Go Forth, We Embrace
These are some suggested ways of implementing the values:
 
• We Pray: Facilitate true prayer at the beginning of all gatherings and meetings
 
• We Invite: Meet people wherever they are in their spiritual journey and encourage them to enter fully in the Body of Christ, Mary, Queen of Peace Parish
 
• We Serve: Help each parishioner identify and discern his unique gifts to share not only in the parish but also in everyday life and the world at large
 
• We Nurture: Encourage the overall well-being and life-long learning of individuals and families
 
• We Go Forth: Facilitate not only the building up of the Christian community but also to live that spirit of ministry in the world
 
• We Embrace: Help each person embrace discipleship by structuring life around essential questions – What is God communicating to me? What is God calling me to be and do in order to make His Kingdom visible here and now?
 
APPROVED:
 
Employee Signature: _______________________________          Date: ________________
 
Supervisor Signature: ______________________________          Date: ________________  
 
Applicants should respond to Father Robert Cedolia, [email protected]