Summary The Director of Stewardship is responsible for the parish's culture of stewardship, supporting parish ministries and serving as the lead staff member for financial campaigns, charitable outreach, communications, public-facing technology, results-based management, and special projects as assigned.
Key Responsibilities Ministry Support Liaison to ministry coordinators, except for liturgy & music and religious education ministries Helps these coordinators book space and obtain reimbursements Ensures these ministries comply with parish policies Presents their date requests at the annual calendar planning meeting Serves as a consultant for these ministries Advocates for these ministries at pastoral staff meetings
Financial Campaigns Offertory, including electronic giving South Jersey Catholic Ministries Appeal Giving Tuesday Capital campaigns
Charitable Outreach Local mission (with the Sisters of St. Joseph Neighborhood Center in Camden) Foreign mission (with Mustard Seed Communities in the Dominican Republic)
Communications Branding Website E-newsletters Facebook page Public ads
Public-facing Technology Serves as parish contact for presentation technology in Morgan Hall
Results-based Management Tracks events' expenditure of time and money Collects objective and subjective data about parish events, e.g. attendance, feedback Prepares reports for each event and shares them with staff, pastoral council, and the event organizer(s)
Special Projects Lead staff member for relevant special projects when assigned by the pastor Lead staff member for staff lunches & celebrations
Other duties as assigned.
Normal Hours The director will be asked to set a regular office schedule including four weekdays Each week, the balance of hours may be used to rotate through Sunday Masses and attend/assist with relevant weekend events
Requirements Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing Must have experience working in the Church Must have at least three years of experience in at least two of the areas of responsibility listed above Must have held leadership positions An excellent candidate will have experience supervising other employees Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to [email protected]
