Parish Life Coordinator

The Parish Life Coordinator plans and carries out the activities that bring the parish community together,

including Bible studies, the parish picnic, family activities, the fish fry, pancake breakfasts, Soup & the

Spirit, the Fall Speaker Series, and funerals. The Parish Life Coordinator is also the primary point of

contact for the parish's lay ministries, including the 55+ Ministry.

This position supports the ministry of the parish and is hands-on, with close attention to detail and a

commitment to the parish's standard of excellence at every event. It serves primarily the parish and may

be called upon in limited capacities to assist the school. Some nights and weekends are required, and the

parish is willing to flex time for this evening and weekend work as appropriate.

• Plan, coordinate, and run the parish picnic, family activities, fish fry, pancake breakfasts, and Soup & the Spirit, including menus, vendors, supplies, setup, and cleanup
• Develop and manage event calendars, budgets, and timelines in coordination with the Chief Operating Officer
• Recruit, schedule, and coordinate volunteers for parish events (this position has no supervisory responsibility over staff), and be on site and hands-on to manage details and resolve issues as they arise
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all lay ministries, including the 55+ Ministry, and support ministry leaders with scheduling, communications, and event needs
• Coordinate parish Bible studies and the Fall Speaker Series, including scheduling, space, materials, facilitators and speakers, hospitality, and promotion
• Coordinate parish support for funerals, serving as a point of contact for families, working with the Pastor, clergy, music ministry, and parish staff, and organizing receptions and the volunteers who staff them
• Communicate event information to staff, volunteers, and the parish community through the bulletin, email, and other parish channels
• Coordinate facility use, equipment, and room reservations with the facilities team and the parish calendar, and track attendance, costs, and feedback to inform future planning
• Assist the school in a limited capacity when requested, including school events that overlap with parish life

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent work experience in event planning, hospitality, parish life, or ministry will be considered
• Experience planning and executing events; volunteer coordination experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Catholic teaching, parish life, and the liturgical year
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to the parish's standard of excellence for events
• Organization and time management, with the ability to manage multiple events at once
• Clear and prompt communication, written and verbal
• Ability to work well with volunteers and ministry leaders of all ages
• Pastoral sensitivity in working with families who are grieving
• Ability to lift and carry event supplies and equipment and to assist with setup and cleanup
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period
• Local candidates only. No recruiters.

• All employees of the Parish are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the Pastor in the exercise of his ministry and obligations to the church.
• The Parish is an at-will employer.
• All buildings and vehicles owned by the Parish are tobacco free.
• Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.
• Working some nights and weekends is required, particularly around parish events and funerals.
• Will be exposed to religious ceremonies,…