Faith And Mission Coordinator Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives and nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.
Role Overview:
The Faith and Mission Coordinator supports the spiritual life of Catholic Charities staff through pastoral presence, prayer leadership, reflection, remembrance, and seasonal faith formation. This part-time role is dedicated to nurturing staff connection to Catholic Charities' Catholic identity, mission, and values by creating meaningful opportunities for prayer and spiritual reflection, supporting compassionate responses during moments of loss, and helping staff engage the organization's mission through the lens of faith.*This is a Part-Time hybrid position working approximately 15-20 hours per week.
Job Responsibilities:
Weekly Mass: Prepare welcome remarks and Prayers of the Faithful for onsite Mass twice each week, ensuring language is prayerful, inclusive, liturgically appropriate, and responsive to the spiritual needs of staff and the mission of Catholic Charities. 5 hours weekly average
Monthly Reflection: Develop and lead a monthly 30-minute virtual prayer and reflection service for staff, including selecting themes, Scripture or spiritual readings, prayers, reflections, and simple participatory elements that invite staff into stillness, hope, gratitude, and mission-centered reflection. 2.5 hours weekly average
Seasonal Liturgies: Coordinate and lead staff faith experiences during Advent and Lent, including primarily virtual opportunities for prayer, reflection, and spiritual connection that culminate in an onsite service and luncheon; manage related planning details and collaborate with appropriate colleagues while maintaining primary focus on the pastoral and spiritual experience. 3 hours weekly average (increased time during Advent and Lent)
Staff Bereavement: Support the staff bereavement protocol by coordinating timely, compassionate, and consistent pastoral responses when staff experience the loss of a loved one, partnering with appropriate internal stakeholders to ensure care is offered with confidentiality, sensitivity, and respect. 2.5 hours weekly average (increased time during crisis or high need)
Staff Connection and Pastoral Presence: Offer a consistent, caring presence to staff through thoughtful attentive listening and meaningful opportunities for connection, helping employees feel supported and engaged with Catholic Charities' purpose, values, Catholic identity, and spiritual life. 2 hours weekly average
Team Member Responsibilities
Exhibit alignment with the team's clear goals that are mission-focused, grounded in Catholic Charities history, and tied to action.
Contribute to a joy-filled culture built upon respect and inclusion, team pride, and community spirit.
Collaborate effectively to support excellent process, accountability, and constructive conflict.
Demonstrate a commitment to growth through learning, forgiveness, and reflection.
Living Our Values:
Courageous Compassion: Welcome and serve all with an open heart, empathic listening, and a commitment to radical hospitality.
Solidarity: Embrace shared humanity by celebrating and giving voice to our differences and choosing the path of collaboration and inclusion.
Faith-filled Hope and Joy: Uplift each other in times of darkness and celebrate together in times of light, leaning in with humility, humor, and hope.
Meaningful and Measurable Impact: Meet human need with love, balance immediate action with lasting change, and act with accountability through dialogue, analyses, and reflection.
PLEASE NOTE:
Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day Climb up and down up to 3 flights of stairs at a time Lift, push, and pull up to 10 lbs
Other Requirements: Comply with program and/or requirements related to: Background check
Education and Experience:- Requirements Minimum
- Bachelor's degree in theology, ministry, pastoral studies, spirituality, religious studies, social work, humanities, or a related field, or 1-3 years of experience.
- Demonstrated ability to provide pastoral presence and lead prayerful, reflective experiences for diverse staff audiences
- Strong understanding of Catholic tradition, liturgical seasons, Catholic social teaching, and the spiritual dimensions of nonprofit service; comfort preparing prayers, reflections, and faith-centered remarks; ability to hold sensitive information with care and confidentiality
- Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and organizational skills.
Preferred
Bilingual ability, especially Spanish, is a plus.
Coursework, certificate, or graduate study in theology, ministry, spirituality, pastoral care, chaplaincy, spiritual direction, or a related field.
Experience in ministry, pastoral care, spiritual formation, mission integration, retreat or reflection facilitation, or faith-based nonprofit service
Familiarity with the mission and structure of Catholic Charities and the Archdiocese of Chicago
