People Coordinator

The Church of St. Peter in Forest Lake, MN has an opening for a full time (40 hours per week) People Coordinator. This role is a 5 day "in-office" position with some flexible shift scheduling as needed to support parish events. Employment in and by the Roman Catholic Church (hereinafter Church) is substantially different from secular employment. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church.

Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Church, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, and the Church of Saint Peter in Forest Lake, such that it can embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal. This position does not require that an employee be an active participating Catholic, however it is expected that the employee will have an understanding of the rich tradition and doctrine of the Church and will uphold and enforce the teachings of the Church.

To facilitate the service of lay parishioners and staff by serving as a resource in HR and volunteer coordination and management. This includes aspects of recruitment, orientation, training, supervision and appreciation of volunteers, and assisting the Business Administrator with internal HR and safe environment activities.

• Be present where needed, ready to work, and on time for all scheduled hours as needed to meet the responsibilities of the position. This includes recognizing when situations require more effort, putting in more time as needed, satisfying responsibilities in a timely manner, providing an example of punctuality and attendance.
• Help to create and foster a productive environment where there is harmony, good morale, adequate communication and cooperative teamwork.
• Ensure appropriate confidentiality in all matters.
• Attendance at and participation in Parish Activities, including Funeral Lunches, Friday Fish Fry’s and Parish Fall Festival as required.
• Work cooperatively and professionally with all staff members to ensure that all employment laws are being followed and the Pastor’s Vision and the Mission of the Parish is being fulfilled.
• Attend and be prepared for all required staff meetings and all-staff days.
• Attend related training and seminars provided by the Archdiocese or the parish.
• Foster healthy working relationships with peers in your field through sharing of ideas, tips, skills, within deaneries, parishes, and archdiocese.

• Manage and develop an effective volunteer service program at the parish, inviting all ages to appropriate participation. Include the following essential elements: recruitment, orientation, tracking, supervision, and appreciation. Perform an annual review of interest in commitment to maintain the volunteer database.
  • Partner with leadership, staff and parish committees to properly utilize volunteers within each ministry program’s parameters.
    • Assist leadership, and staff in identifying appropriate areas for volunteer service.
    • Guide and help facilitate communications between staff, parish committees and volunteers to help ensure the best possible match between organizational needs and volunteer capabilities.
    • Assist leadership and staff in extending an invitation to parishioners to volunteer.
  • In collaboration with the Parish Business Administrator ensure areas of volunteer ministry have a staff liaison assigned to them. Oversee volunteer service activities and provide detailed direction at events run by volunteers as necessary.
  • Execute a system to help leadership, staff and parish committees assess effectiveness of volunteer committees/ministries and individual volunteers and redirect volunteers as needed to other ministry opportunities.
  • Follow up with ministry directors to ensure that volunteers are contacted in a timely fashion and invited to participate in the areas they have indicated they would like to become engaged and active.

• Manage volunteer background checks for the Parish and School,…