The Diocese of San Jose is seeking a mission-driven and visionary leader to serve as Senior Director of the Evangelization Department. The Senior Director of the Evangelization Department is instrumental in the Diocese’s missionary transformation, spiritual and ecclesial renewal and in addressing the social and formational needs across the Diocese. The incumbent supports the Bishop’s vision of drawing all to a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and to a more intimate understanding of the Catholic faith, wherever they are on their faith journey.
The incumbent provides strategic direction and leadership of all the established evangelization ministries within the Chancery including but not limited to Faith Formation, Intercultural Ministries, Lay Ministry Formation, Marriage and Family Ministry, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Liturgy, Life Justice and Peace. The incumbent reports to the Bishop and is a member of the Cabinet.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (and other duties as assigned):
Vision, Strategy and Leadership in Evangelization
- Develop operational plans to support and assist parishes in implementation of their key initiatives
- Develop and execute operational plans to implement Diocesan key initiatives
Guidance and Collaboration in Implementing the Pastoral Plan
- Superintendent of Catholic Schools
- The Pastors and all parish clergy
- Staff and lay leaders of ministries of the parishes
Team and Organization Development
- Coach, develop and support the growth and development of Evangelization team members
- In partnership with the Bishop, the Cabinet, and the COO, lead the review of the organization design (structure, competencies, values, etc) of the Evangelization Department to ensure its effectiveness in the achievement of its goals and objectives.
- Lead and manage change to staffing and roles as necessary to support implementation of the Pastoral Plan
Projects and Other Assignments:
- Lead Evangelization projects as assigned by Bishop such as the partnership with Santa Clara University.
- Collaborate with the Pastoral Plan Implementation team to support the development and operation of Parish Leadership Teams
- When necessary, assume the responsibilities of any director within the Evangelization Office in case of vacancy/vacancies.
Finances and Operations:
- Responsible for managing and controlling the budget for the Evangelization Department and all underlying offices.
- Work closely with the CFO/COO and with ministry managers to prepare budgets for each ministry.
- Collaborate with ministry leaders to set measurable goals for ministry activities and create meaningful reports of outcomes to be regularly communicated to the Bishop and Cabinet.
THIS POSITION SUPERVISES (Leading, Guiding and Managing Staff):
Directors of offices within the Evangelization Department:
- Faith Formation
- Lay Leadership Formation
- Adult Spirituality & Family Life Ministry
- Youth Ministry
- Young Adult Ministry
- Worship
- Life, Justice and Peace.
Support Staff: project coordinator, administrative assistants, Interns
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Bachelor’s Degree in pastoral leadership management or nonprofit management.
- A Master’s Degree in Theology, Education, Pastoral Ministry, or related field preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in directing and managing pastoral ministry including knowledge of best practices in evangelization, catechesis, faith formation and organizational leadership.
- Excellent familiarity with applicable Church documents concerning evangelization and ministry including but not limited to Evangelii Nuntiandi, Evangelii Gaudium, Go and Make Disciples Of All Nations, Disciples Called to Witness, Sacramentum Concilium, and Living as Missionary Disciples.
- Experience in strategic planning, operational effectiveness, program development and crisis management.
- Openness and adaptability to new responsibilities and changing priorities.