Coordinator of Parishioner Engagement (Full-Time) - Saint Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church - Slidell
About The Position
The Coordinator of Parishioner Engagement serves as the initial personal encounter between the people of Saint Luke and the pastoral leadership. This position plays a pivotal role in parish evangelization by welcoming new parishioners, initiating sacramental preparation processes, and helping individuals and families take meaningful next steps in discipleship and in building community in the parish. The Coordinator of Parishioner Engagement ensures that no one "falls through the cracks" - that every inquiry is answered, every sacramental journey is initiated properly, and every parishioner knows how to become more deeply involved in parish life. This is a relational, highly visible, mission-focused role rooted in hospitality, organization, and pastoral care.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Warm, approachable, and empathetic presence
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Self-motivated with strong time management skills
- 1-2 years experience in parish ministry, education, administration, or relational customer service preferred
- Comfortable with parish database systems and Microsoft Office
- High school diploma required
- Willingness to pursue pastoral leadership education
Nice To Haves
- college degree preferred
- Bilingual preferred
Responsibilities
- Serve as the initial point of contact for Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, OCIA/OCIC, and Marriage inquiries
- Initiate, organize, and oversee the administrative aspects of sacramental preparation processes
- Coordinate with clergy, the Pastoral Associate, and formation leaders as needed
- Promptly contact and welcome new parishioners
- Maintain timely response standards for parishioner inquiries (within 24–48 hours)
- Assist with parish registration and maintain accurate parish database records
- Conduct follow-up communication with parishioners to encourage engagement
- Connect individuals and families to parish "on-ramps" (FIRE, Blaze, ministries, service opportunities, etc.)
- Be present at FIRE Nights and Blaze Nights
- Serve as an accessible and knowledgeable resource at parish events
- Support the evangelization goals of the Pastor in collaboration with the Pastoral Associate
- Help identify parishioners ready for deeper formation or leadership
- Communicate parish processes clearly and professionally
- Maintain strict confidentiality and pastoral discretion
- Collaborate with staff to ensure smooth transitions into ministries and programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
