Facilitator, Parish Ministries& Organizations, Divine Grace Parish, Cranberry, Zelienople, Ellwood

Growing Together as a Family of Faith
Divine Grace Parish is a thriving faith community in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Situated in the Cranberry, Zelienople, Evans City, Ellwood City areas, Divine Grace Parish seeks to deepen discipleship in Jesus Christ with all those whom we serve. Our parish was created in July 2022 as the largest parish in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. We have 3 churches, an elementary school, nearly 50 ministries, organizations, clubs, and apostolates. Since we are a new parish, many of these groups have not come to know one another, to know what each ministry provides to the parish, and to know the mission and purpose of each group.
 
Position Summary: 
Divine Grace Parish is seeking a faith-filled, professional, execution-oriented individual to join the Pastoral Team in order to help facilitate the needs of our ministry organizations while nurturing and fostering relationships between them.  The Facilitator of Parish Ministries is a relationship builder, inviting, connecting, and supporting the staff and parishioners who invest their time, talent, and treasure for the life of the parish. Working closely with the Pastor and the rest of the Pastoral Team, the Facilitator of Parish Ministries will look for opportunities across the life of the parish to help parishioners take their next step in discipleship and deepen their involvement in the community. The Facilitator of Parish Ministries will have a mix of responsibilities requiring both a highly strategic and pastoral mindset and project management skillset to serve within a very dynamic environment. The Facilitator of Parish Ministries must be a self-starter, service-oriented, and model of joy-filled discipleship.
 
The Facilitator of Parish Ministries will:  

• Staff Leadership – Work closely with the Pastor and the Pastoral Team to support all parish ministries, organizations, and clubs. The position reports directly to the Pastor and has senior status on the Pastoral Team.
• Communication - Ensure effective communication between the Pastoral Team and the parish ministries through the development and coordination of various means and methods.  The facilitator will find ways in which each group is communicating their mission with the other groups and throughout the parish.
• Volunteer Leadership – Provide support for the current active volunteers that serve Divine Grace Parish. The facilitator will serve as a point of contact for the Pastor. The facilitator will assist as needed in recruiting for the various ministries, organizations and clubs. Each organization is responsible for their own ministry however the facilitator will provide staff support. The facilitator will also assist in connecting ministries and organizations with special events (i.e. the festival, fish dinners, fundraisers, etc.).

 

• Outreach and Follow-up - Coordinate and increase the outreach and follow-up to parishioners who are experiencing sacramental moments and other life events or parish interactions.  This includes outreach to newly married couples, families of those recently baptized, the bereaved, and new individuals and families registering in the parish.
• Event Support – Assist the parish office manager with the event calendar for the parish to ensure that volunteers planning events have the necessary support from the parish and that all the gathering spaces on campus are effectively and efficiently utilized.  

 
Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in pastoral ministry, marketing, and project management or related field.
• Prior supervision or management of volunteers.
• Ability to build a team dynamic.  

 
Critical Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Roman Catholic Church and a thorough understanding of Catholic parish life and ministry.
• An active and deep faith with full participation in the communal worship and life of the Church. 
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-up with people and tasks.
• Discerns strengths and gifts of individual staff members and volunteers in order that all parish ministries can be well served.
• Possess computer skills that allow for effective communication between volunteers and ministries.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative, flexibility, and collaboration – this person is a selfstarter.
• Possesses the ability to work in the tactical world (get things done today) but also with a stated and clearly defined plan (for the future).
• Exhibits excellent written, verbal and public speaking skills.
• Must be a team player, possess high energy level.
• Strong professional and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Maintains strict confidentiality on personnel and other appropriate matters.
• Maintains full compliance with the USCCB Dallas Charter and all Diocese of Pittsburgh Safe Environment policies.  

 
To apply for this position please send your resume to Father James Wehner at [email protected].