What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastoral Associate / Hispanic Ministry position at Aod?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Pastoral Associate / Hispanic Ministry
Title of Supervisor: Pastor / Priest Principally Responsible
Department(s): Evangelical Charity, Worship, Discipleship Formation, Engagement
FLSA Designation: Salary, exempt
Personnel Manual Designation: Regular Full-Time 30
Scheduled Hours: 40 (24 hours a week minimum in the office)
Basic Function & Responsibilities of the Position
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.
Essential Duties
- 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.
PLEASE SUBMIT RESUMES TO: jobs@stclementromeo.com