Project Coordinator

The position of the Project Coordinator in the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis is to serve as a support team member to the whole team of the OEC including, the Office of the Bishop, Catechetical/Evangelization staff, Marriage & Family staff and the Youth Apostolate.

Essential Job Functions:

Coordinate logistics for a wide variety of OEC events, including but not limited to:

  • Diocesan Institute
  • Metanoia Retreat Days
  • Pentecost Celebration
  • RCIA Trainings and Liturgies
  • Adult Confirmation Celebration
  • Catechetical Convocation
  • Regional Gatherings/Spring Meetings
  • Getting Started for Parish Leaders
  • St. Therese Lectures
  • Totus Tuus
  • Frassati Fest (Diocesan Youth Event)
  • Love Begins Here (High School Youth Apostolate)
  • Others as requested by OEC or Bishop’s Office
  • Logistical coordination includes, but is not limited to, scheduling, preparing materials, communications, set up of physical spaces, food service, cleanup, payments and invoices, follow up, etc.

Participate in Evangelization & Go Make Disciples Initiative

  • Serve as a team member to support GMD initiatives
  • Coordinate Diocesan GMD events
  • Other projects as assigned by Bishop

Administrative Tasks

  • Assist the OEC team members with administrative tasks, including but not limited to:
  • Deposits, invoices/billing, check requests
  • Answering/ redirecting general emails/calls
  • Printing
  • Record-keeping
  • Website maintenance
  • Design, marketing and communication for the OEC

Required Competencies:

The Project Coordinator should have the following competencies:

  • Ability to express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written communications.
  • Excellent interpersonal skill, ability to work with wide array of people and to resolve conflict and build consensus.
  • Familiarity with social media and ability to communicate efficiently through multiple channels.
  • Familiarity with MS Office package, proficiency with Word, Excel, and Teams.
  • Must be physically able to lift up to 35 pounds (moving tables/chairs for meeting set up) and be available to work evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Trustworthy and able to work with confidential information.
  • Quick learner, ability to see big picture and how tasks relate to one another.

Required Education & Experience:

Effective OEC ministry depends at least as much upon example and witness as upon words and information. Thus, it is imperative that the Project Coordinator professionally and joyfully seek to know, love, and serve Jesus Christ through active participation in the life of the Catholic Church.

  • The coordinator shall publicly profess and strive to follow Catholic teachings as proclaimed by the Magisterium of the Church.
  • Possess excellent organizational skills, with the ability to envision, implement, and maintain complex projects spanning significant numbers of participants and long periods of time.
  • Possess outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills, collaborating effectively and joyfully with people from diverse backgrounds, bringing them together in a shared vision and common goals.
  • Possess a valid WI driver’s license.

Preferred Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Experience or training/formation in Theology is a plus but not required

Normal Work Days & Hours:

  • 40-hours per week
  • Ordinarily Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with 30 minutes for lunch and flexibility to compensate for evening and weekend projects.

Travel Requirements:

  • Travel to parishes and other locations within the Diocese of Madison is required periodically.

Location

Madison

Wisconsin

Type

Full-time

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