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Ministry Director – Archdiocese of Chicago Position Summary The Ministry Director is a qualified lay person (or deacon) entrusted with pastoral leadership in a parish. The role provides spiritual and organizational leadership, ensuring that all parish ministries—particularly evangelization and worship—operate in concert with the vision of parish renewal laid out by Renew My Church. The position supports all lay ministry staff, aids governance with the pastor, and oversees a mature, unified parish culture oriented toward mission. Responsibilities Lead all parish ministry efforts through prioritization and implementation of the archdiocesan vision for spiritual renewal and mission Manage all lay ministry staff members Collaborate closely with the pastor and operations director to align on key priorities and acute needs Align all existing ministries toward a missional culture Direct parish leadership team meetings and parish staff meetings, setting agendas and ensuring communication and accountability on all decision items Ensure that the Parish Pastoral Council and Parish Finance Councils serve the parish mission Oversee visioning, development, and implementation of parish evangelization efforts, collaborating with the Office for Parish Renewal and other parishes to build an evangelization culture Support lay evangelization leaders and oversee the Evangelization Team Collaborate with pastor, clergy, and director of liturgy or music to integrate core elements of parish renewal into liturgical and sacramental life Delegate liturgical planning and implementation as needed Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Practicing Catholic with understanding and support for Catholic Church teaching, mission, and values. Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies, Theology, Faith Formation or equivalent professional experience. Five or more years’ experience in a parish leadership role that demonstrates ability to engage key staff members and volunteers in team building, unity, and evangelization. Developed skills in leadership and management; strong commitment to collaboration and teamwork. Demonstrated ability to foster an environment of inclusion and engender a spirit of hospitality and welcome. Ability to direct the work of other staff and volunteers to drive key initiatives and programs. Awareness of and commitment to the Archdiocese of Chicago’s vision of spiritual renewal. Mature discipleship evidenced in ability to comfortably witness to one’s own faith journey. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, collaborative, faithful, joyful witness, persistent, available, fair and balanced, dependable, person of integrity, sensitive to cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity. Ability to manage multiple projects, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to change. Benefits The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here. Salary range: $76,238.41 – $99,200 Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries Religious Institutions #J-18808-Ljbffr Archdiocese of Chicago

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