Stewardship Assistant

St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Stewardship Assistant.

The Stewardship Assistant serves as a staff resource in support of the Director of Stewardship, with shared responsibility for all aspects of fostering parish fellowship, hospitality and authentic stewardship. This includes working with Parish Life & Stewardship Commission and ministries to plan and host special events focused on fellowship, assimilation for new parishioners, within the framework of Catholic values.

• Work with parish staff, Parish Life & Stewardship Commission, and volunteers to create events and opportunities for inviting people to become regularly engaged in the life of the parish
• Submits, manages, and maintains an annual budget for designated areas of responsibility
• Attend archdiocesan meetings where appropriate for training and development
• Consult with and advise the Director of Stewardship on matters that affect parish life, hospitality and stewardship

• Liaison to the Parish Life and Stewardship Commission; attend their monthly meetings
• Lead a team of volunteers to ensure the parish maintains and improves its focus on fellowship, hospitality and stewardship
• Liaison between various ministries in Parish Life & Stewardship and the Director of Stewardship
• Oversee the Photography and Videography Ministry
• Liaison with online vendor to update and maintain the parish merchandise store
• Oversee coordination of food, volunteers and supplies for all campus-wide social events, including Fish Fry, Festival, Fellowship Weekends, and Parish Life & Stewardship events
• Facilitate relevant vendor contracts, liquor permits, and event sponsorship relationships
• Order, maintain, and pick up (if applicable) the inventory of perishable, non-perishable, and special-order food for Fish Fry, Festival, and funeral luncheons
• Administer parish business according to parish mission
• Participates in parish and archdiocesan faith building programs/activities
• Assists in the management of pertinent parish programs as needed

• Assist with communication (bulletin, social media posts, etc.) in connection to Parish Life & Stewardship events and initiatives
• Create and share visual and written messages, weekly email blasts, news/posts, etc.
• As assigned, work with staff and ministry leaders on promotional materials for Parish Life & Stewardship
• All other tasks and content creation assigned by the Director of Stewardship

• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of responsibility, as required
• Attend regularly scheduled check-in with Director of Stewardship
• Attend monthly all-staff meetings
• Write and maintain a role SOP
• All other things deemed necessary by the pastor or his designee

• Strong work ethic and servant-leadership mindset
• Ability to present oneself professionally
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with parishioners, ministries, and staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write, edit, and proofread with accuracy
• Knowledge of parish operations
• Knowledge of parish and archdiocesan policies relevant to the position
• Ability to prepare and manage a budget
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse range of people
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters

Reliable, with strong time-management skills to:

• prioritize work
• manage multiple tasks and interruptions

Proficiency with:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Meta Business Suite

• Active member of a Roman Catholic parish is preferred
• College degree and/or two to five years of experience preferred
• Current, relevant experience in event planning, hospitality services, highly preferred
• Current, relevant experience in communications, social media and graphic design, highly preferred

• The employee works onsite in the parish office alongside other staff members.
• The normal work week is 35 hours. This position requires regular evening, weekend, and occasional offsite work. Work schedule will be approved by the Director of Stewardship
• Physical requirements of the position include, but not limited to, the ability to work in a seated position; the ability to walk reasonable distances unaided; the ability to stand for extended periods of time; able to push carts, climb ladders not to exceed 7 feet, and to lift objects up to 25 pounds
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Occasional travel will be required