Leadership Consultant (remote)

Catholic Leadership Institute•East Whiteland Township, PA

9d•Remote

About The Position

The Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI) is seeking a Leadership Consultant to accompany clergy, religious, and lay Church leaders. This role involves using CLI's proprietary methods of consulting, coaching, training/development, and mentoring, both in-person and virtually, to enhance their confidence and competence in ministry. The consultant will analyze data to identify key themes and insights, partner with clients to implement pastoral plans, and assess outcomes. This position requires an average commitment of up to 30 hours per week, with availability for travel up to two to three times per month (up to ten days total), potentially including international travel. The goal is to empower leaders to shape the future of the Church in the Apostolic Age.

Requirements

Practicing Catholic with a deep love of the Roman Catholic Church
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Three to five years of experience in business, psychology, human resources, theology, pastoral ministry, education, non-profit leadership, or a related field
Three to five years of staff or key volunteer leadership experience in a Catholic parish or diocese
Strong understanding of the Catholic culture, Church structure, parish life, ministries, roles, and evangelization and discipleship
Comfortable leading prayer and other spiritual practices for groups
Demonstrated group facilitation skills with proven ability to listen actively and engage stakeholders and manage group dynamics both in-person and virtually
Confident public speaker with ability to lead a client or project towards desired outcomes while providing pastoral accompaniment
Strength in gathering and interpreting data to identify and solve a specific problem and ability to present and communicate the findings to various audiences
Collaborative leadership skills that foster confidence and cooperation
Proven ability to lead others through periods of change with a hopeful resilience
Exceptional emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build trust, establish rapport, coach senior leaders, and influence at all levels of an organization
Comfort working across populations with differing expressions of ecclesiology, theology, politics, and culture
Intercultural competence including necessary skills, attitudes, and language aptitude to serve in one or more of the diverse communities present in the Catholic Church in the United States today
Self-starter with ability to work effectively in a remote environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines without direct supervision
High level of expertise and confidence with Microsoft Office products and tools for remote and virtual work
Comfort facilitating virtual meetings with large and small groups

Nice To Haves

Certificate in catechesis, adult formation, or pastoral ministry
Experience in leadership consulting, coaching, volunteer management, spiritual direction, project management, organizational development, change management, or counseling
Experience advising and accompanying clergy or organizational leaders by providing feedback, addressing change, or giving recommendations or direction
Certifications in coaching, DISC, StrengthsFinder, or other personality/leadership style assessments

Responsibilities

Plan, lead, and deliver CLI's formation and consulting services to strengthen clergy, religious, and lay Church leaders.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to lead project teams and drive project outcomes.
Maintain a professional persona characterized by effective communication, empathy, and accompaniment.
Lead clients through priority identification, goal setting, and implementation planning.
Identify and address personal leadership development goals through coaching.
Deliver soft skills and leadership training to adult learners using various instructional techniques.
Collect, analyze, and synthesize data, draw conclusions, and facilitate client understanding of findings.
Complete administrative and reporting duties in a timely manner.
Actively seek and engage in ongoing training, development, and formation opportunities.
Participate in internal CLI development and formation opportunities.
Actively seek feedback and set personal goals for growth.
Acquire fluency and confidence with CLI program curriculum and content.
Strengthen delivery skills rooted in best practices for adult learners.
Research, collaborate on, and learn new content.