Immediately Need Polish Immigrant Ministry Coordinator in Chicago, IL
Job title: Polish Immigrant Ministry Coordinator
Company: Archdiocese of Chicago
Job description: Take leadership in coordinating infrastructure development of Polish Immigrant-to-Immigrant Ministry (PIIM) in local Polish parishes of the Archdiocese of Chicago and foster collaborative work among parishes in the cluster(s). Support Polish lay leaders in their formation, training and implementation of this ministry at the parish level to engage them in service, accompaniment and justice actions, responding to needs of the immigrant community. This is a part-time (15 hours per week) position.
Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate the recruitment, training and pastoral work of lay leaders in PIIM.
2. Support lay leaders in the planning and implementation of this ministry in their local parishes.
3. Develop and conduct formation, leadership development and civic training of new lay leaders.
4. Develop and update training materials.
5. Organize retreats for lay leadership and support retreat evaluation.
6. Organize resources (speakers, services, information, etc.) in local Polish immigrant communities.
7. Develop relationships and partnerships with community organizations to leverage resources (speakers, services, information, etc.)
8. Staff the archdiocesan advisory committee for this ministry.
9. Develop a calendar of PIIM activities for the local cluster(s) and vicariate.
10. Maintain communications with lay leaders, pastors and parish staff in support of this ministry.
11. Provide pastoral support to lay leaders and foster collaborative work within parish clusters.
12. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bilingual (Polish/English), preferred
3 years work experience in social ministry preferably in a pastoral context
Strong understanding of the Catholic Church's mission and Catholic social teaching
Strong understanding of ministry, pastoral formation, and leadership development
Knowledge of immigration issues and legislation; committed to social justice and social action
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Familiarity and facility with social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube)
Availability to work evenings and weekends
Have a personal means of transportation
For more information on this ministry and the work of the Office for Human Dignity and Solidarity-Immigration Ministry, visit www.catholicsandimmigrants.org.
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Expected salary:
Location: Chicago, IL
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Company: Archdiocese of Chicago
Job description: Take leadership in coordinating infrastructure development of Polish Immigrant-to-Immigrant Ministry (PIIM) in local Polish parishes of the Archdiocese of Chicago and foster collaborative work among parishes in the cluster(s). Support Polish lay leaders in their formation, training and implementation of this ministry at the parish level to engage them in service, accompaniment and justice actions, responding to needs of the immigrant community. This is a part-time (15 hours per week) position.
Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate the recruitment, training and pastoral work of lay leaders in PIIM.
2. Support lay leaders in the planning and implementation of this ministry in their local parishes.
3. Develop and conduct formation, leadership development and civic training of new lay leaders.
4. Develop and update training materials.
5. Organize retreats for lay leadership and support retreat evaluation.
6. Organize resources (speakers, services, information, etc.) in local Polish immigrant communities.
7. Develop relationships and partnerships with community organizations to leverage resources (speakers, services, information, etc.)
8. Staff the archdiocesan advisory committee for this ministry.
9. Develop a calendar of PIIM activities for the local cluster(s) and vicariate.
10. Maintain communications with lay leaders, pastors and parish staff in support of this ministry.
11. Provide pastoral support to lay leaders and foster collaborative work within parish clusters.
12. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bilingual (Polish/English), preferred
3 years work experience in social ministry preferably in a pastoral context
Strong understanding of the Catholic Church's mission and Catholic social teaching
Strong understanding of ministry, pastoral formation, and leadership development
Knowledge of immigration issues and legislation; committed to social justice and social action
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Familiarity and facility with social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube)
Availability to work evenings and weekends
Have a personal means of transportation
For more information on this ministry and the work of the Office for Human Dignity and Solidarity-Immigration Ministry, visit www.catholicsandimmigrants.org.
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Expected salary:
Location: Chicago, IL
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