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Assistant Director for Diaconate Formation

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: Dmdiocese
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Director for Diaconate Formation

Department: Bishop’s Office

Reports To: Director of the Permanent Diaconate

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, 15-30 hours per month, part time

Created: March, 2025

Role Specifics (in compliance with Department of Labor FLSA policies):

  • Position:
    Assistant Director for Permanent Diaconate Formation
  • Status:
    Non-Exempt, 15-30 hours per month, part time
  • Supervisor:
    Director of the Permanent Diaconate
  • Faith:
    This role requires a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
Essential Job Functions

This role will support the Bishop’s vision for the Permanent Diaconate by:

  • Facilitate/teach select formation sessions and small group experiences during the 5 year Formation process
  • Participate in the assessment of Inquirers, Aspirants & Candidates throughout the Diaconate Formation process
  • Coordinate the Pre-ordination Formation Team
  • Vocations promotional support
  • Support recruitment and application efforts
Position Responsibilities
  • Facilitate/teach select formation sessions and small group experiences during the 5-yr Diaconate Formation process.
    • Prepare and present/facilitate 2nd Saturday formation sessions in the diocese.
    • Prepare and present/facilitate remote, virtual one hour formation sessions those in formation
  • Participate in the assessment of Aspirants and Candidates
    • Help Director of Formation establish a schedule and questions for mid and end-of-year reviews
    • Participate in all assessments during pre-ordination formation
    • Manage all records related to assessments and to the overall work of formation
  • Coordinate the Pre-ordination Formation Team
    • Work with Director of Formation to schedule Formation Team meetings, set agenda, take notes, and
    • send out reminders/action items
  • Vocations promotionnel support
    • Coordinate with the Director of the Diaconate and Deacon Advisory Board to develop and execute an annual vocations promotional plan.
  • Support recruitment and application efforts
    • Support the coordination and execution of St. Lawrence dinners
    • Schedule and participate in Deacon awareness presentations in parishes
    • Participate in the intake assessments of applicants
  • Essential Relationships
    • Director of the Permanent Diaconate
    • Director of Permanent Diaconate Formation
    • Vocations Office
    Requirements Competencies

    Quality/Quantity
    : uses technology to increase productivity; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity.

    Job Knowledge
    : competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments and uses resources effectively; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others.

    Workplace Ethics
    : treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; maintains confidential information; supports teachings and mission of the Catholic Church.

    Communication
    : expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods; listens and gets clarification.

    Group Work
    : leads effective group meetings; delegates effectively; and works with colleagues collaboratively

    Dependability
    : responds to requests for service and assistance; follows instructions, responds to management’s direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments; meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.

    Planning/Organization
    : prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; works in an organized manner.

    Education
    • Theology or pastoral studies certification or undergraduate degree
    Preferred Skills
    • Fluency in both English and Spanish
    • Effective planning, organizing, directing and administration skills
    • Small group facilitation
    • Teaching and presenting
    Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.…

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