Job Description
Purpose
The Social Justice Coordinator will serve as an assistant to the Social Justice Director, aiding in every way possible in developing and coordinating the Social Justice & Community Service Ministries, helping in the carrying out of his leadership and pastoral duties. He/She will seek to use his/her passion for service, personal gifts and technical skills for the benefit of the Church by contributing to the Social Justice Ministry’s effectiveness to contribute to the growth of the parishioner-volunteers and respond to the needs of those in the parish and surrounding community.
Responsibilities
Communicate with volunteers, staff, and parishioners regarding Social Justice Ministry activities and events to answer questions and disseminate information.
Meet weekly with Social Justice Director.
Attend staff meetings to discuss Social Justice Ministry efforts and concerns; participate in reviewing general matters regarding the parish.
Participate and contribute at Social Justice Committee meeting and ministry subcommittee meetings. If unable to attend, send notes to Co-chairs and conduct follow-up communication.
Facilitate coordination with Social Justice Committee chairs and ministry leaders.
Compile and store records and information of Social Justice Ministry activities and transactions.
Track expenses for ministry budget – all budget spending, including Emergency Assistance, Special Funds, and Monday Ministry.
Track donations, both monetary and in-kind, for all ministries and drives.
Type, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and other documents exchanged with volunteers, donors, and other groups we partner with.
Prepare, collect, and review bulletin/e-letter and pulpit announcements.
Support Communications Staff with social media and website content regarding Social Justice efforts/activities.
Prepare sign-up sheets, signs, flyers, and programs for activities/events.
Prepare ministry calendar of events.
Maintain and update contact information of volunteers, businesses, families and individuals that participate or benefit from Social Justices programs and activities.
Answer correspondence, phone calls, emails, and prepare outgoing mail.
Take part in the Monday Morning Ministry, supporting volunteers and coordinators, while also getting to know our guests.
Keep inventory of supplies for the Monday Ministry, ESL & SSL, and Adopt-a-Family programs and place orders when necessary.
Work with volunteers to maintain upkeep of Monday Morning Ministry supply and storage closets (restock, organize, donate unusable items).
Respond to financial/resources assistance calls providing information and referrals for social agencies and services.
Assess emergency financial assistance requests by meeting with individuals who ask for emergency assistance from the parish. Work with Catholic Charities’ Parish Partners Program. Maintain files and records of assistance.
Respond to the “knock on the door” when walk-in visitors come to the rectory in person seeking assistance.
Attend Cathedral events/liturgies that staff are required to serve in.
Maintain periodically vigilance in the Cathedral for a safe environment.
Assist the Director of Social Justice in planning and participating in youth retreats.
Collaborate and support the Hispanic Ministry Coordinator when needed.
Expectations
The Social Justice Coordinator will be proficient in the use of standard office tools: computer, copy machine, fax, email, etc. He/She will demonstrate organizational skills, as well as an ability to relate well with a diversity of people: staff, volunteers, parishioners, and visitors.
He/She will be a person who possesses a general understanding of the social teachings of the Church and is committed to them; shows special concern for the poor, the homeless, immigrants, the vulnerable, and the marginalized.
Bilingual - English and Spanish (Strongly preferred)
Willingness to work some evenings and weekends (some meetings and activities).
To apply
To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson, Cathedral Rector, at rjameson@stmatthewscathedral.org.
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