POSITION CONCEPT:
The Married Couples Evangelization Coordinator will work directly with the Director to plan, organize, implement, manage, and update plans to address the various needs of married couples. Archdiocesan programs and processes must be in place to assist couples and families become active agents of evangelization.
THIS POSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
· Implementing the work of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Called to the Joy of Love: National Pastoral Framework for Marriage and Family Life Ministry
· Working directly with parishes and collaborative parishes, deaneries, and pastoral regions to accompany married couples on their faith journey.
· Identifying parishes with strong marriage enrichment programs and processes.
· Promoting married couple’s evangelization efforts throughout the Archdiocese of New York.
· Accompanying married couples, especially in small groups, as they seek to grow in the Catholic Faith.
· Collaborating with Archdiocesan departments and offices as well as outside agencies to foster marriage accompaniment.
· Collaborating with the Director to identify new initiatives for marriage ministry for implementation across the Archdiocese.
· Other tasks as assigned.
REQUIRED FAITH-BASED KNOWLEDGE/COMMITMENT
· A practicing Catholic who accepts and is willing to abide by and give personal witness to authentic Church teachings, particularly on issues relating to the Office’s mission to promote respect for human life, family and marriage, chastity, and human sexuality.
· Ability to articulate the core teachings of the Catholic Faith as handed on through Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Magisterium of the Church. Good knowledge of Church teaching particularly on issues regarding marriage and family, the theology of the body, and life issues.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, or Education.
· Strong technology skills with proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook) and project management software.
· Ability to work within the complex ecclesial structure of the Catholic Church.
· Ability to work collaboratively within diverse groups to build teams, develop and maintain relationships, negotiate decisions, solve complex people-centric problems, and resolve conflict.
· Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
· Be willing to travel throughout the archdiocese and to collaborate with departments and agencies within the chancery, the archdiocese and beyond.
Send resume and cover letter to Theodore.Musco@archny.org
Compensation range for this position is: $60-70k.
The Family Life Initiatives Coordinator will work directly with the Director to plan, organize, implement, manage, and update major initiatives of the Office of Family Life of the Archdiocese of New York identified in the annual pastoral plan.
THIS POSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
· Managing the major initiatives identified by the Director of the Office of Family Life
· Identifying parishes who would be excellent candidates for the various initiatives.
· Promoting the identified initiatives throughout the Archdiocese of New York.
· Accompanying parishes involved in various initiatives.
· Collaborating with Archdiocesan departments and offices as well as outside agencies
· Collaborating with the Director to identify new initiatives for implementation across the Archdiocese.
· Evaluate and access family/parish/collaborative parish evangelization relating to the approved initiatives.
· Other tasks as assigned.
REQUIRED FAITH-BASED KNOWLEDGE/COMMITMENT
· A practicing Catholic who accepts and is willing to abide by and give personal witness to authentic Church teachings, particularly on issues relating to the Office’s mission to promote respect for human life, family and marriage, chastity, and human sexuality.
· Ability to articulate the core teachings of the Catholic Faith as handed on through Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Magisterium of the Church. Good knowledge of Church teaching particularly on issues regarding marriage and family, the theology of the body, and life issues.
· Able to support the Family Life Office’s mission to respect all human life, in particular the most vulnerable.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, or Education.
· Strong technology skills with proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook) and project management software.
· Ability to work within the complex ecclesial structure of the Catholic Church.
· Ability to work collaboratively within diverse groups to build teams, develop and maintain relationships, negotiate decisions, solve complex people-centric problems, and resolve conflicts.
· Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
· Be willing to travel throughout the archdiocese and to collaborate with departments and agencies within the chancery, the archdiocese and beyond.
Send resume and cover letter to Theodore.Musco@archny.org
Compensation range for this position is: $60-70k.
Position Title: Parish Secretary
Reports to: Parish Business Manager & Pastor
Status: Full-time, Hourly
Estimated Pay: $55-–$65,000 annually (based on 35-hour week)
Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm; 11:30am lunch
Summary
The parish secretary is responsible for providing administrative and related office services for St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village. As a result, the secretary is the first point of contact for St. Joseph’s parish and responsible for the church’s basic communication and record keeping.
Essential Functions
1. Handle all inquiries from parishioners, vendors, and others
a. Receive visitors and deliveries during the workday
b. Process mail, email, phone calls, and voicemail
c. Answer basic questions immediately
d. Assist with appointment scheduling
e. Prioritize and refer other inquiries as necessary
2. Manage the administrative aspects of the Sacraments
a. Schedule weddings, funerals, and baptisms
b. Manage files for weddings and baptisms
c. Schedule Mass intentions and maintain their records
d. Maintain the sacramental registers
e. Produce sacramental certificates
3. Manage office supplies
a. Organize supply closet and copy room
b. Maintain inventory of materials and equipment
c. Place orders as necessary
4. Schedule use of parish spaces
a. Maintain parish calendars
5. Issue electronic keys for volunteers, adorers, and guests
6. Keep parishioner records
a. Maintain parishioner databases
b. Record parishioner donations
c. Issue onetime and annual giving statements
7. Handle routine mass communication
a. Produce weekly Flocknote (email) newsletters
b. Update the parish website
c. Produce the weekly bulletin
8. Print music programs and parish bulletins
9. Assist parishioners and staff with other reasonable requests
Qualifications
1. Be able to answer basic questions about Catholic belief and practice
2. Reliability and punctuality
3. Be adept at practicing discretion and confidentiality
4. Have good telephone and email etiquette
5. Ability to work with limited direction
6. Ability to maintain detailed and orderly records
7. High proficiency in written and spoken English, including the ability to write quickly
8. Experience with working a Windows environment and using Office
9. The ability to learn quickly how to use web-based record keeping tools. (e.g. ParishSoft, GivingFire)
10. Familiarity with online communication and the ability to quickly learn how to use basic website and email tools (e.g. Squarespace and Flocknote)
11. Experience as an office manager or in customer service
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Linda Jones at businessmanager@stjosephgv.nyc
The Thomas Merton Institute for Catholic Life is an independent, nonprofit corporation organized to provide Catholic formation and to nourish faith through the pastoral, liturgical, and sacramental capacities of the Chaplaincy of Columbia Catholic Ministry, and to sponsor and provide intellectual, academic, and service programs for the growth of students and the benefit Columbia University and the community.
The Merton Institute seeks a full-time, resident Operations Manager to begin in-person work immediately at our campus near Columbia University in New York City. The Operations Manager will be responsible for various aspects of the day-to-day running of the Institute and will report directly to the Executive Director. This is a salaried position with a regular 40-hour week, although hours will be dependent week-to-week on the schedule of activities, which will include some evenings. This role requires both interpersonal and organizational skills as well as the initiative and energy to work in a new and rapidly growing organization.
Responsibilities
• Day-to-day management of the student center, including staffing the front desk, warmly greeting visitors, and maintaining order in the study rooms, kitchen, and meeting rooms.
• Handling external communications for the Institute, including answering phone calls and emails, managing our website and social media, and advertising events.
• Coordinating regular programming and special events, including handling RSVPs and attendance, taking pictures, overseeing set-up and clean-up, and arranging travel for speakers.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Strong commitment to the Catholic Faith and to the mission of the Merton Institute.
• Familiarity with university culture and eagerness to engage with students.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Facility with digital media, including email, basic website platforms, the Office suite, and social media.
• Ability to work with initiative and cooperation with the leadership of the Institute.
• Prior experience with hospitality, event management, or marketing a plus.
Salary & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $50-60,000, commensurate with experience.
Benefits include:
• 15 days paid vacation, taken when Columbia University is not in session.
• Up to 10 sick days annually.
• Paid federal holidays and other days of office closure.
Timetable
The goal is for the Operations Manager to start full time by February 13, 2023. In order for interviews and on-boarding to take place before then, interviews for the position will take place starting the week of January 23, 2023. Therefore, those interested should apply right away. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Contact
To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, two references, and (if available) a priest’s reference to the Executive Director, David Oakley, at davidrobertoakley@gmail.com. The subject line should read “Merton Institute Operations Manager.” Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Come work with the Catholic Charities’ Development Office!
We are hiring a Specialist, Institutional Funding and Planned Giving, who will assist with foundation and corporate grants as well as our planned giving program. Please email jessica.o’connor@catholiccharitiesny.org for the full job description. We look forward to welcoming our new team member!