Archdiocesan Coordinator of Justice and Peace - Archdiocese of Washington

Job Description

Job Description

In response to ongoing social unrest and the increasing marginalization of vulnerable populations, particularly immigrant communities, the Archdiocese of Washington is hiring a Coordinator of Justice and Peace Ministry. The Coordinator of Justice and Peace who will serve as a pastoral resource to support parishes in their outreach, advocacy, education and service initiatives. This role will report to the Secretary of Evangelization and Synod Renewal and will work with parishes in providing support and theological resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the support of parish-based efforts throughout the archdiocese in the following areas :

Organization and Partnership

• Equip pastors and parish leaders with resources, training, and accompaniment.
• Encourage parish social concerns committees or justice ministries.
• Promote parish-based immigration accompaniment programs and Know Your Rights workshops.
• Learn from successful Parish based Justice and Peace Committees and use them as pilot models in other parishes to launch programs.
• Collaborate with the clergy support group and assist them in organizing events
• Offer workshops and retreats on Catholic Social Teaching for parish leaders.
• Provide ongoing spiritual formation rooted in Scripture, Theology in Human Mobility, and the Church’s tradition of advocacy.

Education, Training and Advocacy

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Regular full-time employee (40 hours / week); evening and weekend hours may be required.

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 with outstanding benefits