Associate for Spanish-Speaking and Justice Ministries

Associate for Spanish-Speaking and Justice Ministries

Associate for Spanish-Speaking and Justice Ministries

Trinity Cathedral

Phoenix

About the Position

In addition to sharing liturgical and sacramental responsibilities of the whole parish, this position has primary areas of focus in:

• Oversight of our Spanish-Speaking congregation.
• Includes liturgical planning and execution, heritage celebrations (Hispanic Heritage Month, Posadas, Virgin of Guadalupe, etc), pastoral care, evangelism events, and diocesan connections.
• Also includes volunteer coordination, formation development, and vocal advocacy in this time of uncertainty for many people of Hispanic origin.
• Spanish fluency is required.
• Social Justice Work.
• Our recent creation of The RE-Humanization Project in which we ‘seek to build unity and promote dignity in a world that dehumanizes and divides’ asks for continuous leadership. In partnership with the Dean, lay leaders, and local organizations, this position will help move us toward the goal of becoming a prominent voice in Phoenix for respecting the dignity of every human being.
• Development of programming, worship, and advocacy opportunities will be central to this work, as will be the creation of opportunities for our parishioners to serve the world in Christ’s name.
• The Associate Priest will partner with the Dean and other leaders to assure that a variety of other standard areas of ministry are offered and well-managed…
• share pastoral care responsibilities with clergy and lay leaders,
• share baptismal preparation for families,
• share leadership of quarterly Children, Youth, and Family events,
• assist in newcomer welcome and incorporation,
• help develop the culture that has been discerned by the Dean & Chapter.

About You

You know who you are as a person and as a leader. You are conscientious and thoughtful, with a sense of humor and healthy boundaries and a willingness to grow and experience new things. You’re spiritually mature and open to a broad variety of faith journeys. You’re excited to work under the leadership of the Dean while being a proactive self-starter within the frame of the needs of the Cathedral.

Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail & Time Management – seeing needs, asking good questions, able to ‘see the forest and the trees’, known for meeting deadlines
• Creativity and Innovation – bringing ideas and being willing to dream the next piece with all involved, showing optimism and realism
• Initiative – seeing the needs and discerning correct next steps and then taking them; getting things done
• Interpersonal Skills & Good Listener – being an engaging and loving pastor to the congregation, and a willing partner with the staff and volunteers
• Growth Mindset – not locked into one way of doing things, asking for growth opportunities, seeing potential
• Team Player – a collaborator who can balance being led, leading, and sometimes sitting in the middle; willing to ask ‘how can I help?’ when a need is noted