Part-Time Pastoral Associate & Ministry Coordinator in Olathe, Kansas at St John Paul II Church

St. John Paul II Catholic Parish is seeking a faith-filled, organized, and collaborative individual to serve as our Part-Time Pastoral Associate & Ministry Coordinator. This position works closely with the Pastor & staff to strengthen parish life by supporting ministries, fostering communication, coordinating outreach, and helping develop new initiatives that engage parishioners in the life and mission of the Church.

Position Details

· Part-time position averaging 15 – 20 hours per week.

· Flexible schedule based on parish ministry needs with occasional weekends and evenings required for parish events and activities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Pastor and to develop, implement, and support new parish ministries and pastoral initiatives.
• Coordinate and strengthen existing parish ministries by providing organization, communication, and ongoing support.
• Facilitate ministry planning meetings and promote collaboration among ministry leaders.
• Coordinate parish events, volunteer efforts, and ministry activities.
• Welcome and assist new parishioners in becoming connected to the parish community and its ministries.
• Coordinate parish outreach efforts and provide timely follow-up with visitors, volunteers, and those expressing interest in parish life.
• Support the implementation of recommendations and priorities established through the Parish Pastoral Council.
• Maintain effective communication with parish staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers to ensure successful planning and execution of parish programs.
• Perform other pastoral and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic with a strong commitment to the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to recruit, encourage, and work collaboratively with staff, volunteers and ministry leaders.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Teams, Power Point) and Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive) and comfortable learning parish and communication software.

The ideal candidate has a heart for serving others, enjoys building relationships, and is passionate about helping people grow in their faith while supporting the mission of the parish.