St Paul Apostle: Coordinator of Parishioner Engagement

St. Paul the Apostle Church is seeking a passionate and proactive Coordinator of Parishioner Engagement to invigorate participation and spiritual growth within our parish community, which comprises 4,200 families and supports a vibrant K-8 school with 900 students. This role focuses on fostering a strong sense of community and enhancing opportunities for volunteerism in church life.

• Community Engagement:
  • Develop and oversee programs that cultivate community among parishioners and encourage volunteer participation in church activities.
  • Actively engage with parishioners and school families to enhance involvement and support parish missions.
• Volunteer Management and Expansion:
  • Create, implement, and manage a strategic plan to increase volunteerism across all parish and school functions.
  • Recruit, inspire, and train volunteers to support a wide array of parish programs, events, and initiatives.
  • Establish recognition programs to celebrate volunteer contributions and encourage ongoing participation.
  • Identify and develop new volunteer opportunities that align with parish goals and community needs.
• Event Coordination:
  • Plan, organize, and execute parish and school events, incorporating volunteer teams to enhance execution and engagement.
  • Work collaboratively with church and school staff to ensure volunteer integration into major events and activities.
• Communication:
  • Design and employ effective communication strategies using newsletters, social media, and website content to highlight volunteer opportunities and successes.
  • Collaborate with the school’s communication team to unify messaging and outreach regarding volunteer programs.
• Program Development:
  • Work with clergy and parish leadership to create initiatives that emphasize volunteer involvement and service learning.
  • Ensure religious and educational programs for K-8 include components that promote volunteerism and community service.
• Feedback and Improvement:
  • Regularly collect and analyze feedback from parishioners, volunteers, and school families to identify the effectiveness of engagement initiatives.
  • Use feedback to make continuous improvements to programs, increasing volunteer satisfaction and retention.

• Build relationships with other parishes, community organizations, and religious groups to expand volunteer networks and collaborative efforts.
• Champion outreach initiatives that integrate volunteer involvement with wider community service.

• Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• Experience in volunteer coordination, community engagement, or event planning, ideally within a church or educational setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to motivate and collaborate with clergy, staff, volunteers, and the school community.
• A devoted Catholic in good standing, with a genuine enthusiasm for parish life and community building.
• Proficient in using digital communication tools and social media to amplify volunteer efforts.