Evangelization Specialist

Do you want to make a true difference in the world? Come join our team.

Feeling ready for a career that gives you the freedom to openly live out your values, foster your spiritual life, AND excel at your work? Do you desire to work where you personally will make an eternal impact on the world?

As you look around, you may notice our societal underpinnings, cultural norms, and our overall ethos in America no longer supports and buoys up those seeking to follow Christ. At this pivotal point in history, there is an amazing opportunity to rediscover the power of the Gospel and to bring people to the saving grace and abundance of life in Jesus Christ. If you feel a tug on your heart to live on mission for the glory of the Father, wed love to meet you.

The Office of Evangelization and Family Life Ministries exists to provide pastoral equipping to lay leaders and clergy for the work of ministry. Our office provides support to all areas of normal parish ministry (all sacramental preparation, faith formation, evangelization, and catechesis). Our office also acts as an ecclesial link and support for the many lay ecclesial movements within the Archdiocese. Our team takes pride in our ability to serve any parish/leader, regardless of the language/cultural background. We are passionate about the work of evangelization, the raising up of leaders, and the building up of our local church.

The Mission of the Archdiocese of Denver:

The Archdiocese of Denver exists so that in Jesus Christ all might be rescued and have abundant life, for the glory of the Father.

At the Archdiocese of Denver Pastoral Center, we seek to live this mission by living the following values. You will be love working here if you aspire and strive to live these.

Abide in Relationship: Having become sons and daughters of the Father in Baptism, we grow in relationship with him and our neighbor.

Be the Cavalry: Our desire is to build up Gods Kingdom and to rescue our neighbor. The work to be accomplished is ours. No army is coming; we are the cavalry.

Confound the World: We recognize were on mission to proclaim the power of the Gospel in the modern wilderness, a hostile land which requires courage in the face of opposition. Our joyful, countercultural witness perplexes the world and plants seeds of curiosity about its origin.

Key Job Responsibilities (and KPIs for each: what success looks like in this role):

Oversee the support of the RCIA (English speaking context)

-Initiating collaboration with lay leaders and clergy who have responsibility for the RCIA on the local level. Personally supporting (coaching) 1-2 RCIA Directors or parishes in an on-going basis.

-Bringing about a uniformity in the formation provided by the RCIA across all parishes in the Archdiocese. Specifically, seeing meaningful shifts in our parishes to come into alignment with the norm of a 1-year catechumenate, helping to craft an approved curriculum for the catechumenate, and developing a model for year-round inquiry, catechumenate, and the neophyte year.

-Helping to create and implement a vision for intentional accompaniment that applies to the RCIA (within a collaborative effort on the Evangelization Team).

Oversee the support of and increase in Evangelization efforts our of our parishes (English speaking context)

-Initiating collaboration with lay leaders and clergy who have either the responsibility or passion for evangelization at their parish. Personally supporting (coaching) 1-2 leaders in an on-going basis.

-Provide opportunities for local leaders (lay/clergy) to receive pastoral equipping in the area of evangelization through on-going workshops.

Oversee the implementation of a model for Intentional Accompaniment (English speaking context)

- Understand the process of intentional accompaniment at a deep level through self-motivated study and being coached personally.

- Finding meaningful and effective ways to implement this model into the RCIA and Evangelization support being provided.

Other Responsibilities

-Collaborate with other members of the Evangelization Team and EFLM Office in various initiatives/projects

-Have input in and assist the Director in the creation and monitoring of the annual budget.

-Remain current in the areas of theology and catechetics by studying the documents of the Catholic Church, specifically the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the General Directory for Catechesis, papal encyclicals and exhortations, and documents from the USCCB;

Other Duties as Assigned

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

Requires an advanced degree in Theology or related field, and/or equivalent experience in parish/diocesan life.

COMPETENCIES and QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be in the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally living out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043);

Must refrain from promotion of, or the living out of, any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals;

Must be dynamic and enthusiastic about Catholicism and evangelization, taking a pivotal role in participating in the team efforts of the Office of Evangelization and Family Life Ministries;

Possess thorough understanding of evangelization and experience with various methodologies for the implementation thereof and possesses the ability to clearly and enthusiastically communicate the goals of evangelization, and to motivate others in sharing the faith with renewed enthusiasm and new methods;

Have an intimate knowledge of the RCIA, not only on a theological level but also on the practical level.

Ability to accompany individual parish leaders on a professional level.

An ability to establish rapport, putting people at ease;

show genuine interest in others' needs and feelings at appropriate times;

Must be a team player, passionate about collaboration between different ethnic communities in the Church.

Must demonstrate a spirit of humility, willing to learn and implement the particular vision of the Evangelization office and be coached by the Director of Evangelization.

An ability to adjust constructively and flexibly to meet the requirements of different work situations; maintain patience, confidence and composure under pressure or adverse circumstances without compromising the timely completion of job duties;

Must possess superior organizational skills and attention to detail and ability to maintain strict confidence regarding all information and issues addressed under this position, in the department and all other ecclesiastically related entities of the Archdiocese of Denver;

Must recognize sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Visual acuity both near and far, travel throughout the Archdiocese is required as needed, manual dexterity with good eye/hand coordination, good hearing, speech and the ability to operate computer and mouse, copier, printer and telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive and Generous Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage:

" The Archdiocese of Denver Welfare Benefits Trust medical plan options cover preventive care at 100%

" Teladoc Services: Provides access 24 hours, seven days a week to U.S. Board-certified doctors

" Alternative Care: Covers 50% of each medically necessary treatment/visit per calendar year for Chiropractic/Acupuncture/Spiritual Care/Massage Therapy/Naturopathy under the Copay plan and Choice options.

" Natural Family Planning: The program covers up to $500 of expenses associated with the cost of an approved natural family planning (NFP) course/method and associated NFP supplies for all medical plan options (per calendar year)

" Maternity Management Program: Advice, free educational materials

Generous Paid Time Off: 22 days starting (accrued) + 18 paid holidays (including the full week between Christmas and New Year's.

Pension Plan: Annual Contribution of 6% of salary to retirement plan

Parental Leave: 60 Calendar Days for mothers and 30 Calendar Days for fathers fully paid upon the birth/placement of a child (natural birth, adoption, foster-to-adopt). Full parental leave can be used if employed 12 months or longer. Half (30 days for mothers/15 days for fathers) can be used if employed 6 months to a year.

Cemetery and Mortuary Discounts

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Catholic Biblical School: Free and discount courses

Augustine Institute: 25% off master's degree courses