Director of Evangelization

The Director of Evangelization is responsible for developing, coordinating, and advancing the parish’s mission to evangelize, welcome, engage, and accompany people in their relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church. 

I.  Major Position Responsibilities

1. Evangelization and Outreach

• Communicates the parish’s mission, vision, and values in an accessible and inviting manner.
• Encourages relationship-building as an important component of evangelization.
• Develops service opportunities for individuals and families
• Coordinates parish processes for welcoming and following-up with new parishioners.
• Identifies opportunities to reach people who are disconnected from the Church, inactive, or seeking a deeper relationship with Christ.

     B. Communications

• Creates, organizes, plans and implements effective communications messages and strategies for the parish and school.
• Reviews and updates the parish website and manages content across social media platforms.
• Works closely with the bulletin editor to keep the parish bulletin relevant and on-message.
• Provides clear and accessible information about parish ministries, programs, and opportunities.
• Promotes programs and events using digital and print media, Constant Contact, etc.

• Helps ensure that parish communications are welcoming to individuals who may be unfamiliar with Catholic terminology, parish processes, or Catholic traditions. 

   

      C. Hospitality and Engagement

• Encourages a culture of hospitality throughout the parish
• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates parish events that support evangelization, community-building, and discipleship (weekend and funeral hospitality, Donut Sunday, etc.)
• Identifies ways to make visitors, new parishioners, returning Catholics, and those seeking information feel welcomed and valued.
• Develops strategies for individuals and families who express interest in becoming more involved in the life of the Church and parish
• Encourages parishioners to share their gifts and resources as a response to discipleship.

II. Other tasks

• Establishes an evangelization program calendar
• Prepares and monitors the evangelization budget
• Participates in staff and other meetings as requested
• Engages visibly at major parish events
• Creates operating procedures for all aspects of the position
• Other duties as assigned

III. Qualifications 

• Practicing Catholic who understands and supports the teachings and mission of the Catholic Church
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to use Canva or willingness to learn
• Expertise in digital, print, and social media and other marketing technologies
• Ability to work most weekends

ADA Physical Requirements

• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods; use hands; reach with hands and arms.
• Close vision required for paperwork and computer.
• Able to utilize computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone.
• This role functions in an office environment and uses standard office equipment.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employment Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the position. The responsibilities and requirements may be modified by the parish as necessary to meet changing pastoral, operational, and organizational needs.

Nothing in this job description creates a contract of employment or alters the at-will nature of employment, where applicable.  Employment is subject to applicable parish policies, the employee handbook, and applicable archdiocesan policies.

Interested Applicants should send a Cover Letter and Resume to Karen Tenfel Director of Administration: [email protected] or call 262-679-1773 ext. 12 for more information.