Vacancy: Parish Life Coordinator

The Parish Life Coordinator will:

• Work to support the continued implementation of the vision for parishes / Families of Parishes of the Bishop of the Diocese of Cork and Ross, identifying and responding to the needs of the parishes / Families of Parishes and faith communities of the Diocese as they develop new ways of ministry and new structures to serve their mission.
• Resource the ministry of priests as they develop team ministry and as they collaborate with parish leadership groups.
• Be available for evening and week-end work when required.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Help build relationships of trust within each team of priests and with deacons and lay leadership.
• Establish and maintain communication channels with key parish personnel.
• Guide and support the development of Families of Parishes through collaboration with the priests who are moderators.
• Help identify and develop responses to training and formation needs in parishes.
• Manage the work programme of other office personnel and the office budget.
• Ensure that the work of the office and staff are compliant with diocesan norms and statutory requirements, including safeguarding and GDPR.
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports as required.
• Manage Diocesan event planning and coordination.
• Lead and support initiatives which respond to the needs of the Diocese.

The successful applicant will have:

Essential Criteria

• A high level of understanding of and commitment to the ethos and values underpinning the mission and the ministry of the Diocese of Cork and Ross.
• A high level of understanding of issues relating to religious faith and practice in contemporary Ireland.
• A third-level qualification in a discipline adjudged relevant to the post by CRSS or work experience of a kind, level and duration adjudged equivalent by CRSS.
• Good people skills including advanced skills in group facilitation.
• At least three years’ experience in a senior management role involving responsibility for:
  • Establishing and maintaining harmonious working relations with co-workers
  • Strategic Planning
  • Effective management and motivation of personnel, including those involved in a voluntary capacity, proven capacity to effect change, organisational and otherwise, good inter-personal and communication skills.
• Competency in the use of IT, including online communication platforms.
• Self-motivation and a track record of delivering results.
• A willingness to be flexible with regard to working hours.
• A current driving licence and use of a car.

Desirable Criteria

• A theological qualification.
• Experience in facilitating dialogue in a faith setting.
• Experience of designing and delivering programmes / courses to adults

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