Pastoral Assistant - Mandeville, United States - Archdiocese of New Orleans

Description

Job Description

MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH- MANDEVILLE, LOUISIANA

Pastoral Assistant

Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church is looking for a Pastoral Assistant. This is a part-time position.

As the Pastoral Assistant, the individual serves as a crucial support person for the Pastoral Ministry Team, ensuring proper planning, execution and follow-up for all of our pastoral functions, including but not limited to: Family Faith Formation, Sacramental Prep, Youth Ministry, Evangelization and Adult Formation. The ideal candidate is a passionate missionary disciple who understands the pastoral nature of administration as self-gift and service to others.

As Pastoral Assistant, the individual collaborates in ensuring effective and efficient operations for the Pastoral Ministry Team, providing support through database updates, registration assistance, event coordination and more. Actions required to be consistent with culture and cores values of Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church:
 Explore Potential: Nurture and challenge the God-given potential and gifts in others so they translate their own potential into action and reach the hearts of even more people through missionary discipleship.
 Connect to Inspire: Connect with each individual person and ignite their desire to accomplish the vision and mission of the Church.
 Embrace People's Hearts: See Christ in all who are served and treat each person with respect and honor with positive regard and appreciation for all individuals.
 Empowered to Act: Take personal responsibility for parish and mission, vision, and culture with a personal desire for accountability to reach souls for God.
 Nurture Abundant Life and Growth: Actively nurture life and growth of each individual parishioner with a desire to cultivate their own ability to inspire discipleship in others. Cultivate leaders and teams outside of their comfort zone in their personal journey of discipleship actions.

Ministerial Character
The Pastor is the visible principle and foundation of unity in Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church which the Archbishop has entrusted to him. He makes Christ's mission present and enduring in the parish. In order to fulfill his mission, the Pastor employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or laypeople). He shares with them his mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.
Positions employed at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church help to extend the ministry of the Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Pastor in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.

Job Summary
As the Pastoral Assistant, this person applies professional skills and knowledge of several specialized fields (e.g., theology, technology, clerical, communications, etc.) to perform work as directed by members of the Ministry Team. This individual works collaboratively with the Faith Formation Director, Youth and Young Adult Ministry Director, Director of Evangelization/Adult Formation, Director of Communications, and Director of Christian Formation at MQPCS.

As the Pastoral Assistant, this individual is called to understand the inner workings of the Pastoral Ministry Team and embrace the mission and vision of Mary, Queen of Peace in order to effectively provide support and ensure the efficient functioning of all facets of ministry in order to foster life-changing encounters with Jesus. The Pastoral Assistant is an integral part of the team, focused on service above self.

The position reports to the Pastor, collaborates with the administrative staff, and operates with latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative. The Pastoral Assistant must understand the nature and purpose of Church administration as well as catechesis and evangelization. This individual will be expected to demonstrate good public relations skills, as well as communication and people skills.

Essential Duties: (Overarching)
 An integral part of this ministry for the Church is to support and uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church and the mission of the parish in both your professional and personal life.
 Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
 Continuously grow in your ministry by participating in ongoing professional and personal faith formation.
 Ensure compliance with all Archdiocese of New Orleans policies and procedures including Safe Environment protocols.
 Participate in parish staff and diocesan meetings and trainings. Coordinate staff meetings and follow-up on action items as directed by the pastor.
 Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability and accessibility.

Essential Duties: (Pastoral Assistant)
 Support pastoral staff in ensuring that all programs and activities align with the vision and mission of the Mary, Queen of Peace Parish.
 Support pastoral staff and oversee coordination of various functions related to liturgical seasons, such as receptions for Confirmation, First Communion, Easter, etc.
 Collaborate with the Administrative Team on various issues that touch all aspects of parish life.
 Collaborate with the Director of Operations and Stewardship to ensure that a vision of warmth and hospitality is carried out in parish functions, activities, events, receptions, etc.
 Update all database information for religious education classes and support registration and parent follow-up.
 Foster and maintain effective relationships with parents and children.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
 Knowledge of the structure and basic teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
 Knowledge of ministry of catechesis
 Skill in communicating with diverse audiences both oral and written.
 Ability to operate Microsoft Word software, spreadsheets, and database
programs.
 Ability to excel in professional relationships and work effectively with staff, clergy, and laity.
 Ability to organize, prioritize, carry out multiple tasks, meet deadlines and utilize effective time management techniques.
 Ability to always maintain confidentiality.
 Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format.
 Proven ability to manage/supervise others.
 Effective collaborative and pastoral style.
 Strong integrity, honesty, and confidentiality.
 Ability to take initiative and make decisions under the constant pressure of deadlines.
 Ability to work with staff and parishioners with diverse personalities and differing opinions.
 Willingness to work a varying work schedule, including some weekends and evenings.

Minimum Qualifications
 Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in theology, management, pastoral ministry, or a related field is preferred.
 Experience in pastoral ministry is preferred.
 Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and a least three references to For questions or additional information, please contact our Director of Parish Operations and Stewardship, Karen Baker, at