PURPOSE OF THE POSITION AND MINISTRY
The purpose of all Pastoral Center Offices in the Diocese of St. Petersburg is to foster effective evangelization, collaboration, and communication among the priests, deacons, religious, and lay faithful; leverage the collective gifts and talents of the local Church to proclaim the Gospel in word and deed; and share, under the guidance of the Bishop, the love of our Lord Jesus Christ in joyful expectation of a new Pentecost. Reflecting a commitment to the Church's overall mission of evangelization.
The Director of Parish Stewardship works to share the works of the ministries of the Church in the Diocese of St. Petersburg with all parishes, schools and their people, and support the pastoral priorities of its Bishop to Courageously live the Gospel through an integrated approach to foster Stewardship as a Way of Life. The director fulfills this commitment based on the following duties and responsibilities.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The Director of Parish Stewardship directs and manages a comprehensive Stewardship effort to help parish leaders throughout the diocese foster Stewardship as a way of life - Time, Talent & Treasure. This primarily includes the areas of: Sacrificial Giving (Treasure); Time and Talent; Youth Stewardship; and Year-round Stewardship Committees at the parish level. The theology of the diocesan parish stewardship efforts are based on the US Bishops' Pastoral Letter: Stewardship: A Disciple's Response.
2. Casting the Vision of Holistic Stewardship: In collaboration with the Bishop of St. Petersburg, Chancellor for Administration and Executive Director of Mission Advancement, the director will continue to facilitate the ongoing development of an overall vision for Parish Stewardship; present the vision of holistic stewardship and motivate pastors and their leaders to adopt the diocesan parish-based effort to foster Stewardship as a way of life;
3. Develop and Coordinate Diocesan-wide Stewardship efforts: Incumbent directs and manages the Parish Stewardship ministry by writing, designing, printing, and distributing plans, materials and training aids each year for an annual parish-based Stewardship effort involving written commitments for Time, Talent & Treasure.
4. Training and Support for Parishes and Parish Leaders: : Incumbent conducts effort-based stewardship training for parish leaders (this training would also encourage parishes to increase their efforts in the areas of Sacrificial Giving, Hospitality, Discipleship/Evangelization, Prayer, Community Building/Sense of Belonging, Communications and Technology); Incumbent provides ongoing support and follow-up; annually solicit parish leaders for participation in the diocesan-wide Stewardship efforts and trainings; provide on-site consulting, evaluation and training to participating parishes and serve as a resource to all organizations and parishes within the diocese on Stewardship.
5. Public Relations: Frequent personal and phone contacts with priests, religious, Pastoral Center Staff, parish staff, volunteers and general public.
6. Diocesan Stewardship Committee/Council: Establish and serve as an ex-officio member of the Stewardship Council of the Diocese of St. Petersburg and on its Executive Board. Incumbent will work with the Chancellor for Administration to establish this committee/council in accordance with the practices of consultative structures within the diocese.
7. Planned Giving, Catholic Ministry Appeal and other Diocesan Appeals: Incumbent works with the Director of Planned Giving and the Manager of the Catholic Ministry Appeal to develop or refine the Planned Giving program and Appeals for the diocese based on the principles and theology of Stewardship.
8. Collaborating with the World-wide Church: Incumbent will engage in the International Catholic Stewardship Council and serve on committees to foster stewardship in the international church as coordinated with the Executive Director of Mission Advancement.
9. Working Conditions: Intensive site visits to parishes. Many evening and weekend meetings involving a great deal of local travel among the five counties of the diocese. The Parish Stewardship ministry headquarters is at the Pastoral Center in St. Peterburg.
10. Organizational Relationships: Serves as a Department head within the Mission Advancement Ministry Area Reports to Executive Director of Mission Advancement. Works collaboratively with other members of the Mission Advancement Team and the Chancellor for Administration.
11. Supervision and Guidance Received: Operates with minimal direct supervision after initial job training/orientation - Nature of job is self-directed. Daily contact with the Executive Director of Mission Advancement. Periodic contact/guidance with the Chancellor for Administration.
12. Position Requirements: Minimally, bachelor's degree preferably in Theology or Marketing; 5-10 years background in Parish Stewardship, education, Church administration, development, and/or theology. Extensive parish experience and human resource management preferred, computer literate, excellent communication, interpersonal relational skills, team building, initiative and self-direction. Current in knowledge and understanding of theology and Stewardship. Personal commitment to Stewardship and Sacrificial Giving.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to ggillis@dosp.org
Prior to the interview process, please send your transcripts. God bless.
