FAITH Administrator and Co-Navigator

Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego•San Diego, CA

2d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish is looking to hire a FAITH Administrator and Co-Navigator for its Immigrant Resource Center, the Pope Francis Center, beginning on January 5, 2026. The center will be a new, innovative legal services and community resource center focused on addressing evolving immigration needs through responsive, community-driven programs. Our goal is to identify gaps in immigration support and respond swiftly with creative, accessible, and sustainable solutions. We aim to support both affirmative and defensive immigration matters, with a unique focus on preventing people from being at risk of being placed in removal proceedings and offer services ranging from legal education to direct representation and pro se support. Where services cannot be provided, partnerships with other providers will help us serve people. The FAITH Administrator and Co-Navigator will be the second hire of this project and will be responsible for administering the FAITH court accompaniment program as well as assisting the Founding Manager/Navigator in supporting community members who arrive to the center. Additionally, recognizing the increased desire of outside groups to spend time with us for immersion experiences, this person is tasked as the liaison and coordinator for those experiences.

Requirements

Fluency in both Spanish and English, in both written and spoken language.
Creativity, flexibility, self-driven, and self-directed.
Ability to network, to relate well to others, to provide welcoming spirit.
Ability to work on a team and communicate
For FAITH Administrator, proven proficiency in technology and an ability to troubleshoot technical issues. Fluency in Google, Signal.
Successful completion of the Parish Safe Environment process with background check.
Down for “whatever!”

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience working with immigrants or other vulnerable populations
2+ years of experience working in community outreach or engagement
Experience in leadership or mentorship roles, in working with volunteers
A passion for living out the values of Catholic Social Teaching, Pope Francis, and/or Ignatian Spirituality

Responsibilities

Oversee communication to and with the FAITH volunteers, both the daily shift groups as well as notices, updates, invitations, etc. This includes both email and Signal chats.
Plan and execute orientations for new FAITH volunteers.
Be the “go to” person daily for questions, issues, troubleshooting.
Provide support for the shift leads as well as the court leads.
Interface with court clerks’ office for scheduling issues, questions, etc.
Assist with visits of press personnel and VIPs.
Offload as much of the operations of FAITH from Fr. Hung as possible.
Meet with community members who are seeking support in a trauma-informed, compassionate manner.
Accompany individuals as they share their stories and refer them to the appropriate resources as needs become apparent. Work with Manager/Navigator to connect individuals to appropriate groups, services, or informational resources.
Assist individuals with basic applications and translations as needed.
Work with Manager/Navigator, pastor, associate pastors, and other parish and center staff to continually discern and develop the direction of the center and its resources and programs, participating in project-brainstorming, troubleshooting, and resource creation for the center.
On an as needed basis, accompany individuals offsite to appointments and offices.
Be willing to learn about and connect with local grassroots efforts within and beyond the parish to respond to immigration emergencies. Build relationships with stakeholders, community pillars, and organizers in spirit of collaboration and solidarity.
Support program implementation of legal services. Refer individuals to in-house screenings and consultations as well as workshops.
Serve as a member of the parish staff and administration team. Attend all staff meetings, faith formation team meetings, prayer days and educational days.
Maintain ethical interpersonal and financial conduct with community members who receive services as well as community partners.
Coordinate the different high school and college immersion groups who express interest in spending time with us to know the experience of our people.
Be the general contact person, helping prepare rooms, keys, and other details.
Help coordinate members of the community to speak with immersion groups.