Job Type
Part-time
Description
St. James Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a part-time Parish Organizer . This position has administrative and organizational responsibilities that affect parish ministries, parish committees, parishioners, and parish staff. The individual will work an average of 25 hours per week .
Parish Mission
Mission and Vision : We, the people of the St. James community in faith, commit ourselves to building the Reign of God for all people, serving especially our neighbors in Midtown Kansas City.
Parish Vision
St. James Parish will be a vital Catholic Christian presence at the crossroads of Kansas City, meeting the spiritual needs of our members and impacting both the midtown neighborhood and the larger community. We will be a growing and diverse community where worship and sacramental life are joyful and vibrant, where people are empowered to live the Gospels, and where the needs of everyone are lovingly and humbly addressed.
St. James Parish seeks an individual who can :
- Commit to the mission and vision of St. James Parish
- Develop and nurture a community-led parish using the consensus model
- Oversee transparent communication processes with and among the Parish Staff and parish committees
- Ensure effective communication with the diocese
- Collaborate with external organizations while advocating for the mission and vision of St. James Parish
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE Parish Organizer
Parish Development / Communication
Ensure, coordinate and oversee parish schedule / calendar of all functions, events, and activities through regular communications and meetings with community members, staff, and committeesWork with the Leadership Team and parish ministries and committees to provide necessary supportCoordinate and support parish communications, written as well as electronic, to ensure quality, consistency, and appropriateness of all messagesDevelop a communication strategy to promote all aspects of St. James ParishPastoral Coordination & Outreach
Foster and coordinate a strong volunteer programEnsure coordination and supervision of all Parish Staff members and volunteersOffer a welcoming and listening presence for visitors, parishioners, guests, as well as anyone who seeks help from the parishChannel requests for aid to appropriate community members or resourcesEnsure the needs of the diverse parishioner groups are metServe as liaison to Troost39 Thrift Store, Bishop Sullivan Center, and other organizations and initiatives in the midtown neighborhoodSacramental / Liturgy Preparation
Ensure and support effective Sunday liturgy along with other Parish Staff members, parish Liturgy Committee, and parishionersServe as a focal point for coordinating special liturgical events (Advent, Holy Week, Baptisms, funerals, etc.)Support and coordinate with Parish Staff members and volunteers to provide sacramental preparation to parishionersFinancial
Provide support of financial expenditures and decisions and fund allocations after consultation with the Parish Bookkeeper, Finance Committee, and Pastor / Parochial AdministratorCoordinate with the Parish Finance Committee and diocesan guidelines to ensure security and transparency of all financial aspects of the parishQualifications
Bachelor's Degree required. Experience in parish operations, supervision / management and ministry preferred.Community organizing experience or a willingness to obtain the proper training to fulfill the leader's responsibilities.Practicing Catholic with ethical standards, personal integrity, and conduct consistent with the morals and teachings of the Catholic Church.Note : All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.
