Job Description

Primary Functions of the Position

The Alpha Coordinator at Saint Benedict Parish has a passionate desire for people to encounter Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit. As such, the Alpha Coordinator will be responsible for running successful Alpha courses at the parish. It is the role of the Alpha Coordinator to call forth, equip, and lead the entire team of people who help to make each Alpha course a success (table, administrative, kitchen, hospitality, speakers, tech, etc.). The Alpha Coordinator sets the tone for the culture within the ministry, making each Alpha course a fun space of welcome, community, faith exploration, and encounter. The Alpha Coordinator is part of our staff team and will be supported by a Pastoral Director who sits on the Parish Leadership Team. The Alpha Coordinator works in alignment with the Pastor and the Parish Leadership Team and is expected to participate fully with the staff, including, but not limited to staff prayer, staff meetings, and Leadership Summits. They will work on site with some flexibility for remote working hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

Growing the number of new Alpha team and Alpha guests, innovating according to Alpha best practices, new strategies for reaching the lost. Leading the strategic direction of Alpha while developing a wider culture of evangelization in the parish. Developing leaders through a leadership pipeline: identifying, inviting, and supporting people to serve at Alpha courses with increasing responsibility and authority. Working closely with the Life Group Coordinator to ensure that Alpha graduates are invited to go deeper in their discipleship after going through the Alpha pipeline. Tracking the Alpha guest and team metrics in our Church Suite database Maintaining the metrics of Alpha courses run at the parish

Position Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

A strong personal faith in Jesus and a passion for helping people go deeper in their faith with Him An understanding of and love for the Saint Benedict Parish Vision, Mission, and Game Plan Excellent gifts in connecting with people Time management skills Strong organizational skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills An ability to work collaboratively with people on staff, other church leaders, parishioners, and families The leadership skills to recruit, train, and empower a team of volunteers Humility and teachability as an ongoing learner

Conditions of Employment

Satisfactory background check and in compliance with the Responsible Ministry Protocol Compliance with all relevant Archdiocesan policies

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume with " Alpha Coordinator " in the subject line to Fr. Isaac Longworth, CC at

fr.isaac@saintbenedict.ca

The position will remain open until a successful appointment has been made. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.