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POSITION CONCEPT:
The Family Life Initiatives Coordinator will work directly with the Director to plan, organize, implement, manage, and update major initiatives of the Office of Family Life of the Archdiocese of New York identified in the annual pastoral plan.
THIS POSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Managing the major initiatives identified by the Director of the Office of Family Life
Identifying parishes who would be excellent candidates for the various initiatives
Promoting the identified initiatives throughout the Archdiocese of New York
Accompanying parishes involved in various initiatives
Collaborating with Archdiocesan departments and offices as well as outside agencies
Collaborating with the Director to identify new initiatives for implementation across the Archdiocese
Evaluate and access family/parish/collaborative parish evangelization relating to the approved
Other tasks as assigned
REQUIRED FAITH-BASED KNOWLEDGE/COMMITMENT
A practicing Catholic who accepts and is willing to abide by and give personal witness to authentic Church teachings, particularly on issues relating to the Office’s mission to promote respect for human life, family and marriage, chastity, and human sexuality
Ability to articulate the core teachings of the Catholic Faith as handed on through Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Magisterium of the Church. Good knowledge of Church teaching particularly on issues regarding marriage and family, the theology of the body, and life issues
Able to support the Family Life Office’s mission to respect all human life, in particular the most vulnerable
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, or Education
Strong technology skills with proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook) and project management software
Ability to work within the complex ecclesial structure of the Catholic Church
Ability to work collaboratively within diverse groups to build teams, develop and maintain relationships, negotiate decisions, solve complex people-centric problems, and resolve conflict
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Be willing to travel throughout the archdiocese and to collaborate with departments and agencies within the chancery, the archdiocese and beyond