Engagement, Liaison and Safe Environment Coordinator

Catholic Diocese of Columbus•Newark, OH

About The Position

The Engagement, Liaison and Safe Environment Coordinator provides administrative and programmatic support for parish events, communications, general office needs, and Diocesan Safe Environment requirements at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Newark, Ohio. The position uses personal judgment in carrying out routine duties. Responsibilities are performed in accordance with applicable parish and/or school policies, procedures, and guidelines; duties may also be assigned or adjusted by management. The role supports parish social engagement events and volunteers, helps maintain accurate and current parish communications, and serves as a point of contact for the Diocese and parish leadership. It also manages employee and volunteer Safe Environment requirements, related reporting, training and background-check tracking, policy updates, and the annual parish audit.

Requirements

Comply with BCI and FBI background checks and complete the Protecting God's Children program.
Be a member of a Roman Catholic parish community with an active and deep Roman Catholic faith.
Have a degree in marketing, communication, event coordination, or a related field.
Have two years of management, marketing, or similar experience.
Understand communications and the Catholic perspective.
Be able to serve and lead others, with excellent reading and communication skills.
Be courteous and flexible in adapting to changing needs.
Have computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Be able to work collaboratively with others in a team environment.
Be able to read and comprehend simple instructions and communicate effectively with people of all ages and interests, as well as employees of Blessed Sacrament Parish and School.
Be able to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide seven-digit numbers, including using American units of money, weight, volume, and distance.
Be able to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Be able to maintain highly confidential information.
Be available for variable hours and frequent evening and weekend work, including some holiday work, or be able to arrange coverage.

Responsibilities

Provide support for parish social engagement events, including liturgical-season preparations, fellowship meals, and informational sessions.
Coordinate and support volunteers and groups involved in parish social engagement events.
Support the Faith Formation Coordinator with volunteer recruitment and events combining faith and socialization.
Collaborate with staff to ensure bulletin, website, and social media information is accurate and regularly updated.
Serve as the parish point of contact for the Diocese and parish leadership on pastoral-planning communications and instructions.
Keep the pastor informed about upcoming requests and deadlines.
Ensure requested information is maintained and submitted accurately and on time.
Direct surveys, forms, and reporting requests to appropriate parish staff members or ministry leaders.
Gather information and coordinate completion of reports and parish plans.
Attend training or informational sessions related to the planning process and communicate questions or requests for clarification to the appropriate diocesan goal owner.
Manage employee and volunteer Safe Environment requirements and necessary reporting in accordance with the Diocese of Columbus Safe Environment Manual.
Use diocesan Safe Environment resources, including VIRTUS®Online.
Obtain and maintain Protecting God’s Children™ training certification with the Diocese of Columbus.
Liaise with the School Administrative Manager as needed to support Safe Environment requirements for Our Catholic School.
Coordinate with the Finance Manager to track background-check results and Protecting God’s Children™ class attendance for new employees.
Administer updates and changes to Safe Environment policies and the yearly parish audit.
Comply with federal, state, and local safety laws and maintain a neat and safe work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.