Family Life Consultant Job at Archdiocese of Boston, Braintree, MA

bmFVS2RCajRpWXJIelZUcnowUkFtZTV4MHc9PQ==
  • Archdiocese of Boston
  • Braintree, MA

Job Description

The Family Life Consultant role exists to promote and support the vocation of marriage and family. This includes evangelization, catechesis, and support. This assistance is provided to both parish leadership and the lay faithful. This consultant will collaborate with other ministry area teams within the Office for Lifelong Faith Formation and Parish Support and other archdiocesan offices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Collaborate with the Director in the overall mission of the OLFFPS. Engage clergy, lay parish leadership, and volunteers to support them in their efforts to promote a culture of marriage and family. Answer inquiries with charity, sensitivity, and knowledge via multiple platforms. Facilitate programs, workshops, webinars, and events, such as Transformed in Love marriage preparation, team training, and future marriage mentor development. Provide resources and support for those impacted by divorce and separation directly to the individual and through the parish. Provide resources and support for natural family planning to individuals, couples, and parishes. Assist with the collection of data and observation of trends associated with marriage and family. Serve as an archdiocesan liaison for various ecclesial movements. Assistance includes providing resources, assistance with communication, and making connections with other communities. Create and update educational and ministerial resources. Provide educational and support resources to parishes and families with people with disabilities. Assist with marketing and communication for the promotion of programs and events hosted by the team. Use the office website, evangelizeboston.com to update related web pages, promote and manage events and workshops. Collaborate with the program assistant to the marriage ministry to manage financial transactions like processing payments, making deposits, and creating invoices. Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications A bachelor's or master's degree in theology, pastoral ministry, or related field with 3-5 years of ministry experience. Catholic in good standing, who understands and supports the mission of the Church and of the Archdiocese of Boston, including maintaining a lifestyle consistent with Catholic moral teaching, and who accepts the teaching of the Church on human sexuality, conjugal love, responsible parenthood, marriage, and family life. Familiarity with Church documents on marriage and family, such as Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life, Familiaris Consortio, and Pope St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Knowledge of Church teaching and current literature on evangelization, catechesis, and discipleship. Ability to articulate Catholic teaching and advise on pastoral needs. Experience working with the public, including handling issues/complaints diplomatically. Ability to anticipate needs, establish priorities, maintain confidentiality, demonstrate discretion, project a positive attitude, and exercise a high level of professionalism. Strong skills in organizing, multi-tasking, taking initiative and following through in a busy, changing environment. Excellent relationship-building skills with a focus on service to others. A high level of energy and creativity. Possess strong communication skills (both oral and written); ability to communicate effectively via email, telephone, and webinar. Strong interpersonal, leadership, and presentation/public speaking skills. Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Archdiocese of Boston. Flexible work schedule including some nights and weekends. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 as well as social networking and presentation tools such as Zoom and PowerPoint. Physical Performance Elements The position requires the ability to sit, operate a keyboard, speak, lift 20 lbs., bend, stoop, stand, and reach. Ability to use a computer keyboard for up to 8 hours a day. Ability to sit for up to 8 hours/day. Salary range - $75,000 - $80,000 To apply please send resume and cover letter to [REMOVED - SEE ORIGINAL LISTING] The duties and requirements described above are representative of those encountered during the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours, Night shift

Similar Jobs

Aerus Water

Sales Representative - $1,500 - $3,500/Week Job at Aerus Water

 ...are proud to be the Water Service Provider for The Home Depot , helping families and businesses experience cleaner, healthier living...  ...environments Enjoy educating customers and building trust Want to earn high commissions in a high-ticket sales role Are motivated... 

Vitaly Health

Locum Tenens - Pediatric Neurology Physician Job at Vitaly Health

 ...Job Title: Locum Tenens - Pediatric Neurology Physician Location: Wisconsin State Position Overview: Our team at Vitaly Health is looking for a Pediatric Neurology Physician to join our Medical Center on an ongoing Locum Tenens basis, with a start date of December... 

University of Maryland Global Campus

Red Hat Linux System Administration, Department of Cybersecurity - Adjunct Faculty Job at University of Maryland Global Campus

 ...Adjunct Faculty Red Hat Linux System Administration Department of Cybersecurity UMGC Stateside Location: San Diego, CA University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach at San Diego, CA, in the School of Cybersecurity & Information... 

Impact7G, Inc.

School Bus Aide Job at Impact7G, Inc.

 ...WE Transport LLC Being a School Van Monitor for WE Transport gives you the pay you deserve and the benefits you need_._You also get to positively impact the lives of children in your community by driving them to school! What We Offer: ~20-25 hours per week... 

Resident Salon Services

Licensed Esthetician Job at Resident Salon Services

 ...include washing, styling, cutting, perming, andcoloringhair, andstayingupdated on ongoing hair styling trends. Active StateLicense (i.e.,licensed in each field of practice) Minimum 3 years of experience is required. Provide Hair/Nail services Good communication...