Pastoral Associate - Part Time

4000 ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE PAYROLL SVC•Seattle, WA

12d•$44 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the on-site pastoral presence and supervisor of paid and volunteer parish staff. Collaborates with the pastor, parochial vicar and staff to ensure effective coordination of, and communication between, parish ministries. The Pastoral Associate collaborates with the pastor, staff, and consultative bodies in implementing the mission of the parish and in the overall pastoral care of the parish. This role also involves preparing Sunday and Holy Day liturgies, coordinating liturgical ministers, coordinating faith formation programs, and overseeing weddings, funerals, and baptisms. The position convenes regular staff meetings and participates in or advises the Parish Family Leadership Team and the Parish Family Vision Council.

Requirements

Five years of Pastoral Ministry leadership.
Familiarity with Catholic Doctrine and Liturgical practice.

Responsibilities

Serves as the on-site pastoral presence and supervisor of paid and volunteer parish staff.
Collaborates with the pastor, parochial vicar and staff to ensure effective coordination of, and communication between, parish ministries.
Collaborates with the pastor, staff, and consultative bodies in implementing the mission of the parish.
Collaborates with the pastor in the overall pastoral care of the parish.
Supervises the Volunteer Coordinator in the management of the weekly collection and deposits.
Collaborates with the Parochial Vicar and the Pastor to prepare Sunday and Holy Day liturgies, including the drafting of the Universal Prayers and the announcements.
Coordinates liturgical ministers in collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator and with the support of the Director of Liturgy at St. James Cathedral.
Coordinates faith formation with the support of the Family 17 Pastoral Assistant for Faith Formation, including Children’s Faith Formation, First Communion, Confirmation, Baptism and Marriage preparation.
Coordinates Weddings, Funerals and Baptisms, including ensuring all necessary paperwork is provided.
Convenes regular staff meetings.
Participates, and/or advises as able, the Parish Family Leadership Team and the Parish Family Vision Council.
Supervises: Parish Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Parish Volunteer Coordinator