Job Description

Halifax, NS Part-time

Job Identification

Organization:

Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth

Reports to:

Administrator, Saint Mary's Cathedral

Status:

Part-Time

Job Summary:

The Pastoral Assistant works in collaboration with the Pastor and parish staff and leadership to create a community of missionary disciples.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Parish Ministry Support and Coordination:

Key lead in the coordination of all parish ministries, ensuring consistency with the parish message, vision, pastoral priorities and direction and providing leadership to the various ministry chairs. Liaison with the pastor and staff regarding parish ministry activities, promoting communication internally and externally between all parish ministries to ensure that all are moving in the same direction Interact with most ministry heads regularly Ensure smooth communication between ministries Answer questions and give advice to ministry heads Discern what should be directed to Father vs. handled by ministry Organize meetings with Father and collaborate on smooth ministry operations Keep ministry heads informed about upcoming events Place ministry supply orders, complete purchase orders (PO's) and cheque requisition Organize and coordinate ministry activities Maintain relationships with ministry leaders and support as needed Help recruit new ministry members Organize training sessions Fill in as ministry lead when none are available (e.g., Hospitality) Assist with creating Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs) and forms for each ministry/liturgy

Faith Formation:

Support the parish in forming adult disciples by providing resources, training, and Christ life, and learning opportunities. Contribute to the development of a new model that prioritizes and promotes the faith formation for adults in their vocation as Disciples of Christ and for parents and their families as the primary teachers of the faith. Develop a framework for adult faith formation as well as support for families, while considering the reality of our local church and its challenges, by providing flexibility in implementing the framework within our parish community. Working with current catechetical leaders to develop a sustainable family faith formation program. Support Holy cross chaplaincy by participating in strategic planning

Relationships/Contacts:

Internal

Administrator Parish Operations Coordinator Clergy Catholic Diocesan Centre Staff

External

Parishioners Community Members Parish Ministries Other applicable relationships

Key Competencies:

Knowledge of the theology and vision of the New Evangelization Familiarity with what a missionary Church looks like and has the ability to communicate this knowledge Comfortable speaking about their relationship with Christ Background in the theory and practice of adult education Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills Influencing and leadership skills Adaptability Teamwork Exceptional Planning and organization skills Liturgy

Qualifications:

Experience working in a parish Knowledge and/or education in faith formation and evangelization Experience working effectively as part of team Strong background and skills in coordination, planning and is results driven

Conditions of Employment:

Satisfactory background check and in compliance with the Responsible Ministry Protocol Compliance with all relevant Archdiocesan policies This a part-time onsite position. Frequent interaction with others A lot of paper work

Compensation & Perks:

3 weeks' vacation time offered Comprehensive group extended health and dental benefits and pension plan offered Free parking

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