Leadership Consultant (remote)

Catholic Leadership Institute•Malvern, PA

1d•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 patterns, derive actionable insights, collaborate with clients on implementing pastoral plans, and assess outcomes. This position empowers leaders to shape the future of the Church. The role 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.

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 specific problems and ability to present and communicate findings to various audiences.
Collaborative leadership skills that foster confidence and cooperation.
Commitment to seeking and responding to feedback to improve collaboration.
Proven ability to lead others through periods of change with hopeful resilience and trust in the process.
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 diverse communities within the Catholic Church in the United States.
Self-starter with ability to work effectively in a remote environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines without direct supervision.
Agility and adaptability as requirements or processes evolve.
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.
Has deep trust in the Lord and in one's ability to meet most challenges.
Inspires self and others to fulfill commitments and achieve a positive outcome.
Makes it about the other person rather than about self.
Invites others to participate and open up more fully.
Values excellence and is committed to lifelong growth in holiness, confidence, and competence.
Ability to 'go and figure it out' when all necessary information is not available.
Willingness to make quick decisions even without all the facts.
Handles deviations from routine without assistance; readily accepts changes in procedures, assignments, and priorities.
Takes change in stride; adapts, improves, and overcomes obstacles and challenges.
Can balance competing priorities in assignments.
Has the ability and energy to do what it takes to be faithful to God's call and to one's unique role in service to the CLI Vision and Mission.
Motivated to achieve his/her goals and to support the goals of the organization.
Anticipates problems and obstacles and brings resourcefulness and a 'can-do-spirit' to both short and long-term goals and tasks.
Finds satisfaction in the living out of one's purpose and values and in the effort it takes to achieve one's key responsibilities and SMART Goals.
Committed to the development and training that it will take along the way.
Adjusts approach and mindset in response to changing situations, uncertainties, and new challenges.
Maintains a curious and inquisitive attitude, asks meaningful questions, explores innovative solutions, and demonstrates commitment to continuous learning.
Open to change, solves problems creatively, and adjusts methods to suit different environments.
Motivates self, shows initiative, and effectively balances multiple responsibilities, including tasks that may require shifting priorities.
Possesses trust and confidence in God's ultimate control and guidance, embraces change with optimism, and inspires hope in others.
Accepts the process and the people involved in decision-making while remaining steadfast and uncompromised by doubt.
Demonstrates resiliency, curiosity, and compassion, models a strong faith in the Spirit's guidance while navigating ministry challenges.
Focuses on the well-being and growth of others.
Embodies values such as authenticity, trustworthiness, strong communication, integrity, compassion, empowerment, and continuous improvement.
Balances task completion with relationship-building, drives processes forward while fostering meaningful connections.
Connects with people emotionally, accompanies them through recognition of individual needs and progress, and intentionally supports them through transitions and challenges.
Successful completion of a background and reference check.

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 project stakeholders to lead project teams and drive outcomes.
Maintain a professional persona characterized by effective communication, empathy, and accompaniment.
Lead clients through planning processes including priority identification, goal setting, and implementation plans.
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, engage in, and initiate 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 created by CLI.