Director of Ethnic Ministries

About the role

The Office of Ethnic Ministries is seeking a Director to work at the Pastoral Center. The Director of Ethnic Ministries focuses on the pastoral, sacramental, devotional, linguistic, cultural, and communal support of ethnic groups within the diocese, to include Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islanders and Native American communities.

Responsibilities

• Foster the vision of intercultural diversity and encourage the journeying together as brothers and sisters, strengthening the unity of the Body of Christ.
• Help these communities celebrate their faith by recognizing feast days and honoring the contributions of ethnic communities to the life of the Church.
• Assist parishes to flourish in faith and communion.
• Serve on the Bishop's Cabinet.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in theology, ministry, or social sciences is preferred.
• Professional work experience in a human service setting.
• Experience working with ethnic groups.
• Capable of acting as a generalist in Asian/Pacific Islanders and Native American ministries and a specialist in Hispanic culture/ministries.

Qualifications

• Leadership abilities in community organizing, working with volunteers, program management, planning and administration abilities.
• Interpersonal-relational skills in communication, collaboration, facilitation of meetings with diverse groups of people.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (verbal and written format).
• A practicing Catholic in good standing with an excellent understanding of Catholic Church teaching and Church structure.

Skills

• Leadership abilities in community organizing, working with volunteers, program management, planning and administration abilities.
• Interpersonal-relational skills in communication, collaboration, facilitation of meetings with diverse groups of people.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond offers a competitive salary and benefits package and holds a strong commitment to work/life balance as well as a focus on providing professional opportunities for ongoing success.

Pay

$80k to $100k Salary

Schedule

Full-time, exempt position. Position involves regular evening and weekend responsibilities. Position is primarily based at the Pastoral Center with regular travel throughout the Diocese and occasional out-of-state travel. Frequent interaction with clergy, diocesan leadership, parish representatives, civic leaders, and members of the public. Standard work week following the Pastoral Center schedule of Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (35 hours per week).

Physical Requirements

• Light physical effort required.
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods, stand, walk, reach, bend, lift, listen, talk and perform computer keyboarding.
• May need to transport items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Will be required to drive Diocesan vehicles to events.

Summary

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter of interest, and resume. To apply please visit this link. For any questions, please contact Kelly Shumate, HR Generalist / Recruiter at jobs@richmonddiocese.org.

About The Employer

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond has approximately 2800 Lay Employees working throughout the Diocese in almost every function, and we have many opportunities employment. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and hold a strong commitment to work/life balance as well as a focus on providing professional opportunities for ongoing success. We are a wonderful organization to consider working for - and we welcome all to apply. It is the policy of the Diocese of Richmond, not to discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin or handicap.