Assistant Director for Diaconate Formation

Diocese of Des Moines•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

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

Requirements

Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
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.
Theology or pastoral studies certification or undergraduate degree

Nice To Haves

Fluency in both English and Spanish
Effective planning, organizing, directing and administration skills
Small group facilitation
Teaching and presenting

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