Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Deaf Apostolate Operations Coordinator
Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
Job Title
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Deaf Apostolate & Operations Coordinator
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Reports to
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The Director of the Office for Persons with Disabilities
Location
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Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Overtime
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N/A
Job Purpose The purpose of the fulltime position is coordination and administration of the faith formation and pastoral ministry for the Deaf community, as well as providing comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Office for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Apostolate. This role ensures the successful execution of various ministries, events, and outreach efforts, while enabling the director to focus on higher level strategic planning and execution of their mission and in spreading the love of Christ through the planning and implementation of various ministries and events.
Duties and Responsibilities Faith Formation & Pastoral Ministry (Deaf Apostolate)
Coordinate a schedule of Sunday Masses in American Sign Language (ASL) and interpreted Masses at designated sites throughout the Archdiocese.
Assist the Deaf Apostolate Chaplain in the liturgical and faith formation activities of Deaf lay leaders.
Provide pastoral care to Deaf adults during personal crises, family emergencies, and death.
Administer a program of ongoing faith formation for Deaf adults and encourage community participation.
Collaborate with the Chaplain to provide evangelization efforts and outreach programs to reach non-Catholic Deaf individuals and Deaf Catholics who are not actively practicing their faith.
Coordinate outreach programs to engage the Deaf community and foster connections with local parishes and ministries.
Foster strong community engagement and support for the mission of the Deaf Apostolate.
Coordinate religious education programs for Deaf youth, ensuring accessible sacramental preparation and faith formation.
Maintain accurate sacramental records.
Identify, train, and support catechists for Deaf youth programs, and organize materials for their instruction.
Coordinate a summer religious education camp for Deaf children, including logistical coordination, staffing, and funding opportunities.
Foster parent involvement in the faith formation of Deaf children and coordinate family faith formation activities.
Ensure Safe Environment compliance for catechists and volunteers working with Deaf youth.
Projects
Coordinate a summer religious education camp for Deaf children, including logistical coordination, staffing, and funding opportunities.
Design promotional materials such as flyers, brochures and booklets
Collaborate with ministry partners
Coordinate registration, confirmation and materials for events
Actively explores opportunities for expansion and renewal of ministries
Assist directors with higher level projects, as needed
Manage telephone calls, messages and emails, maintaining a response time of one business day
Promptly acknowledges all communication from Directors
Sort and distribute incoming mail, prepare and organize outgoing mail
Create and distribute large communication e-mailings via Flocknote according to established office calendar and emergent needs
Assist in the preparation of monthly mailings to clergy
Create template responses for typical inquiries
Represent the office in a professional and friendly manner for minor events
Build relationships with and support ministry leaders in parishes
Assist in planning and preparation of meetings and workshops
Coordinating with ministry partners in scheduling key events
Familiarity with interdepartmental shared calendar
Prepare daily correspondence and other documents, ensuring that they are free from errors and inaccuracies
Create and maintain electronic and hard copy files
Maintain database for contacts and programs and update email groups
Prepare deposits, check requests, invoices and credit card statements
Photocopy and print various materials
Provide assistance at events when necessary
Maintain and order office supplies
Oversee website updates
Manage social media accounts
Participate in other projects, as needed
Coordinate and prepare materials for ASL interpreters for various events
Communication
Manage telephone calls, messages and emails, maintaining a response time of one business day
Promptly acknowledges all communication from Directors
Sort and distribute incoming mail, prepare and organize outgoing mail
Create and distribute large communication e-mailings via Flocknote according to established office calendar and emergent needs
Assist in the preparation of monthly mailings to clergy
Create template responses for typical inquiries
Represent the office in a professional and friendly manner for minor events
Build relationships with and support ministry leaders in parishes
Scheduling
Assist in planning and preparation of meetings and workshops
Coordinating with ministry partners in scheduling key events
Familiarity with interdepartmental shared calendar
Tasks
Prepare daily correspondence and other documents, ensuring that they are free from errors and inaccuracies
Create and maintain electronic and hard copy files
Maintain database for contacts and programs and update email groups
Prepare deposits, check requests, invoices and credit card statements
Photocopy and print various materials
Provide assistance at events when necessary
Maintain and order office supplies
Oversee website updates
Manage social media accounts
Participate in other projects, as needed
Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree related to ministry, theology, religious education or related field required or equivalent experience and ministerial formation.
Specialized Knowledge:
Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) required
Acceptance and commitment to the authentic teaching of the Catholic Church as professed by the magisterium
Active sacramental life and membership in a parish
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, JotForm, Acceptiva, Canva, Flocknote and WordPress programs (or willing to learn them)
Social media literate (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
Compassion and drive related to the persons with disabilities and the Deaf community and the Church’s understanding of the person
Spanish language competency preferred but not required
Prior office employment with above or similar responsibilities
Familiarity with office, archdiocesan, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Vatican wide initiatives
Strong executive function skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Detail-oriented
Self-starter/able to strategically plan and work independently and collaboratively
Ability to prioritize and execute duties amid competing responsibilities
Strong working memory and attention
Strong written and oral communication
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Availability to carry out responsibilities in the evening and on weekends as necessary
Abilities:
Familiarity with office, archdiocesan, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Vatican wide initiatives
_
Strong executive function skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Detail-oriented
Self-starter/able to strategically plan and work independently and collaboratively
Ability to prioritize and execute duties amid competing responsibilities
Strong working memory and attention
Strong written and oral communication
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
_
Availability to carry out responsibilities in the evening and on weekends as necessary
Licenses: N/A
Experience: Prior experience working with the Deaf community and in parish, school or office setting preferred.
Working Conditions Are there any extraordinary working conditions? N/A
Physical Requirements Are there any physical requirements for this position? Occasional lifting required.
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Deaf Apostolate & Operations Coordinator
---|---
Reports to
|
The Director of the Office for Persons with Disabilities
Location
|
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Overtime
|
N/A
Job Purpose The purpose of the fulltime position is coordination and administration of the faith formation and pastoral ministry for the Deaf community, as well as providing comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Office for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Apostolate. This role ensures the successful execution of various ministries, events, and outreach efforts, while enabling the director to focus on higher level strategic planning and execution of their mission and in spreading the love of Christ through the planning and implementation of various ministries and events.
Duties and Responsibilities Faith Formation & Pastoral Ministry (Deaf Apostolate)
Coordinate a schedule of Sunday Masses in American Sign Language (ASL) and interpreted Masses at designated sites throughout the Archdiocese.
Assist the Deaf Apostolate Chaplain in the liturgical and faith formation activities of Deaf lay leaders.
Provide pastoral care to Deaf adults during personal crises, family emergencies, and death.
Administer a program of ongoing faith formation for Deaf adults and encourage community participation.
Collaborate with the Chaplain to provide evangelization efforts and outreach programs to reach non-Catholic Deaf individuals and Deaf Catholics who are not actively practicing their faith.
Coordinate outreach programs to engage the Deaf community and foster connections with local parishes and ministries.
Foster strong community engagement and support for the mission of the Deaf Apostolate.
Coordinate religious education programs for Deaf youth, ensuring accessible sacramental preparation and faith formation.
Maintain accurate sacramental records.
Identify, train, and support catechists for Deaf youth programs, and organize materials for their instruction.
Coordinate a summer religious education camp for Deaf children, including logistical coordination, staffing, and funding opportunities.
Foster parent involvement in the faith formation of Deaf children and coordinate family faith formation activities.
Ensure Safe Environment compliance for catechists and volunteers working with Deaf youth.
Projects
Coordinate a summer religious education camp for Deaf children, including logistical coordination, staffing, and funding opportunities.
Design promotional materials such as flyers, brochures and booklets
Collaborate with ministry partners
Coordinate registration, confirmation and materials for events
Actively explores opportunities for expansion and renewal of ministries
Assist directors with higher level projects, as needed
Manage telephone calls, messages and emails, maintaining a response time of one business day
Promptly acknowledges all communication from Directors
Sort and distribute incoming mail, prepare and organize outgoing mail
Create and distribute large communication e-mailings via Flocknote according to established office calendar and emergent needs
Assist in the preparation of monthly mailings to clergy
Create template responses for typical inquiries
Represent the office in a professional and friendly manner for minor events
Build relationships with and support ministry leaders in parishes
Assist in planning and preparation of meetings and workshops
Coordinating with ministry partners in scheduling key events
Familiarity with interdepartmental shared calendar
Prepare daily correspondence and other documents, ensuring that they are free from errors and inaccuracies
Create and maintain electronic and hard copy files
Maintain database for contacts and programs and update email groups
Prepare deposits, check requests, invoices and credit card statements
Photocopy and print various materials
Provide assistance at events when necessary
Maintain and order office supplies
Oversee website updates
Manage social media accounts
Participate in other projects, as needed
Coordinate and prepare materials for ASL interpreters for various events
Communication
Manage telephone calls, messages and emails, maintaining a response time of one business day
Promptly acknowledges all communication from Directors
Sort and distribute incoming mail, prepare and organize outgoing mail
Create and distribute large communication e-mailings via Flocknote according to established office calendar and emergent needs
Assist in the preparation of monthly mailings to clergy
Create template responses for typical inquiries
Represent the office in a professional and friendly manner for minor events
Build relationships with and support ministry leaders in parishes
Scheduling
Assist in planning and preparation of meetings and workshops
Coordinating with ministry partners in scheduling key events
Familiarity with interdepartmental shared calendar
Tasks
Prepare daily correspondence and other documents, ensuring that they are free from errors and inaccuracies
Create and maintain electronic and hard copy files
Maintain database for contacts and programs and update email groups
Prepare deposits, check requests, invoices and credit card statements
Photocopy and print various materials
Provide assistance at events when necessary
Maintain and order office supplies
Oversee website updates
Manage social media accounts
Participate in other projects, as needed
Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree related to ministry, theology, religious education or related field required or equivalent experience and ministerial formation.
Specialized Knowledge:
Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) required
Acceptance and commitment to the authentic teaching of the Catholic Church as professed by the magisterium
Active sacramental life and membership in a parish
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, JotForm, Acceptiva, Canva, Flocknote and WordPress programs (or willing to learn them)
Social media literate (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
Compassion and drive related to the persons with disabilities and the Deaf community and the Church’s understanding of the person
Spanish language competency preferred but not required
Prior office employment with above or similar responsibilities
Familiarity with office, archdiocesan, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Vatican wide initiatives
Strong executive function skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Detail-oriented
Self-starter/able to strategically plan and work independently and collaboratively
Ability to prioritize and execute duties amid competing responsibilities
Strong working memory and attention
Strong written and oral communication
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Availability to carry out responsibilities in the evening and on weekends as necessary
Abilities:
Familiarity with office, archdiocesan, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Vatican wide initiatives
_
Strong executive function skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Detail-oriented
Self-starter/able to strategically plan and work independently and collaboratively
Ability to prioritize and execute duties amid competing responsibilities
Strong working memory and attention
Strong written and oral communication
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
_
Availability to carry out responsibilities in the evening and on weekends as necessary
Licenses: N/A
Experience: Prior experience working with the Deaf community and in parish, school or office setting preferred.
Working Conditions Are there any extraordinary working conditions? N/A
Physical Requirements Are there any physical requirements for this position? Occasional lifting required.