Job Opportunities

Development and Stewardship Coordinator

St. Mark hiring a full time Development and Stewardship Coordinator. This position will work about 35 hours per week, and be on-site at least three days per week. Position will report to Stewardship Director. Some evening and weekend hours will be required.

Qualifications

• Requires familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and other Microsoft products. Experience with database programs and Signup Genius is helpful.
• Requires people skills, accuracy and problem-solving, and ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and by email.
• Must be a registered, active member of St. Mark.

Responsibilities

• Development – Develop relationships with current contributors, and well as educating the parishioner about capital gifts, endowments and estate planning. Pursue new ways to increase income via fundraising and grants. Create and lead a Planned Giving Committee. Increase giving among those parishioners not currently donating.
• Event Management and Planning – Coordinate all major events at the parish including, but not limited to Ordinations, SeptemberFest, social Sundays, new parishioner Meet and Greet, Volunteer Appreciation and Christmas events. This includes arranging for food, setup and cleanup, working with the Communications and Marketing Coordinator and Social Committee as needed. Also includes Diocesan Coordination for Ordinations and other similar events.
• Ministry Event Support – Work with large Ministry events, providing support as needed.
• Outreach – Coordinate efforts with the Parish, including, but not limited to, collections for various organizations, Coat/Toy/Blanket Drive, Angel Tree, Thanksgiving Food Drive, and Habitat for Humanity. Also include managing the Narthex bin.
• Stewardship Committee – Lead Committee, attending monthly evening meetings, coordinating upcoming efforts and providing direction and staff support. These include social events and a Ministry Fair.
• Diocesan Stewardship – Participate in efforts, attending meetings and sharing information. Manage the Diocesan Support Appeal (DSA).
• Volunteer and Ministry Coordination and Communications - Provide support to all Parish Ministries, Commissions and Councils, and support parish Stewardship efforts. Communicate with all ministries/apostolates and groups, monitor activities, assist with scheduling, budgeting, and other needs.

If interested, please email Sue Bruce, Stewardship Director, at sue.bruce@stmarknc.org.

High School Youth Ministry Coordinator

Saint Mark Catholic Church is seeking a full-time High School Youth Ministry Coordinator, who is a dynamic, energetic, practicing Catholic. The Coordinator of High School Youth Ministry should be passionate about inviting, accompanying, and inspiring high school youth into a lifetime of pursuing deeper knowledge and love of the Catholic faith as intentional disciples of Christ. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead regular youth ministry nights (Life Teen resources), geared toward supporting the development of teens spiritually and socially - forming a community of engaged Catholic disciples.
• Recruit adult Core team and parent volunteers, train and equip Core Team in skills of small group leadership and mentoring through regular collaborative team meetings.
• Coordinate and lead retreats and trips including parish youth retreats, diocesan retreats and pilgrimages, summer Steubenville Atlanta Youth Conference and Life Teen Camp opportunities, and social outings.
• Develop and oversee youth discipleship, leadership and service opportunities, through effective relational ministry and accountability.
• Develop strategies for outreach and support for parish high school teens and families, pursuing contacts and relationships with local High Schools and Youth Ministries.
• Collaborate with Faith Formation team to support all youth formation, and ensure the implementation of a united vision across all ages in the parish community.
• Communicates upcoming youth ministry programs and events.
• Works with the Director of Faith Formation to develop and manage an annual youth ministry budget.
• Implements and ensures adherence to all Diocesan Safe Environment protocols.
• Attends required staff meetings, continuing formation events, and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

An ideal Youth Ministry Coordinator Candidate should have:

• An active relationship with God through regular prayer and reception of the sacraments.
• Be a practicing Catholic in good standing
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - and comfortability with public speaking, with the ability to relate to youth, parents and volunteers.
• The ability to think creatively and adapt to changes to develop innovative approaches to youth ministry in response to the parish’s circumstances and needs.
• A bachelor’s degree in Theology, Catechetics, or a related field is preferred
• 2+ years of youth ministry experience, either professional or volunteer.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and computer skills.
• A willingness to work evening and weekend hours for youth ministry and parish events. 
• Preferred bilingual in Spanish and English.

An email resume and cover letter should be sent to sarah.rider@stmarknc.org.