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.