Job Opportunities

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Position Title: Evangelization and Catechesis Team Member 
Primary Ministry: Evangelization and Catechesis
Department: Evangelization and Catechesis
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Location: Redmond, OR
Date Posted: November 2020
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

General Summary:
Are you looking to serve God and the Church in an intentional way while fueling your passion for spirituality and growth? Then join us in this exciting opportunity with the Diocese of Baker in Central & Eastern Oregon. This tight knit group is looking for an integral, collaborative, dynamic team player who can bring the necessary skill set to evaluate and inspire further evangelization and catechesis. Come see the wonders of Central Oregon and experience all its affordable outdoor adventure and serenity.

This unique role provides a rare opportunity for a person who is committed to the totality of the New Evangelization and is looking to serve in an expansive and dynamic role. Working in alignment with the Bishop’s vision and the mission of the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, this role has both ministry and administrative responsibilities. Since the Diocese of Baker is a rural, mission diocese, all members of the staff wear many hats. 

Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, ministry responsibilities include (yet are not limited to): developing, communicating and implementing diocesan initiatives in the areas of faith formation, sacramental living and outreach as a trusted advisor to parish leaders. 

Administrative responsibilities include (yet are not limited to): scheduling, communicating and managing logistics for all Evangelization and Catechetical events, developing and promoting new online media tools in collaboration with the ministry team.

This position requires travel (10-15%) to parishes and schools throughout the diocese to meet with and assist in training staff and volunteers. Bi-lingual proficiency in Spanish and English (written and oral) skills are preferred, although all qualified candidates will be considered.

Qualifications:

• A practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
• BA in catechesis, theology, religious education or a related field
• 5+ years of experience working in a diocesan role or large parish/school that includes responsibilities in evangelization and catechesis
• Demonstrated knowledge of papal documents, especially having experience incorporating precepts of the New Evangelization as promulgated by St. Pope John Paul II, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis
• Excellent written, verbal, public speaking and presentation skills
• Competent computer skills: Google Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher software, Social Media
• Experience creating/defining evangelization and catechetical guidelines and resources

Key Responsibilities:

Ministry:

• Participate in regularly scheduled ministry collaboration and planning meetings
• Participate in parish and school visits to assess needs and program requirements
• Advise and serve parish leadership in implementing key solutions
• Lead the coordination of annual camps and retreats (e.g. securing retreat leaders/teams, developing flyers, communications to parishes, managing registration process, etc.)
• Develop and review catechetical resources and provide training for catechists and support as needed
• Participate in diocesan trainings and workshops for parish/school staff and volunteers
• Collaborate with other Region XII (Northwest) Diocesan leaders 
• Be available to answer phone calls and emails as required
• Keep apprised of USCCB and Vatican news, resources and programs, for possible incorporation into diocesan initiatives

• Coordinate Evangelization and Catechesis communications, event scheduling and logistics
• Collaborate in development and implementation of regular diocesan communications and promotional material via several channels (email, letters, eNewsletter, website, blog site, etc.)
• Maintain diocesan webpage descriptions and links for diocesan catechetical resources, trainings/workshops, list of recommended textbooks, curriculum and additional resources
• Evaluate and implement opportunities for volunteers and parish leaders to improve catechetical proficiency
• Assist in developing and implementing policies, programs and best practices
• Collaborate in communication and planning efforts with all chancery staff