St. Theresa Parish in North Reading, MA is looking for a part-time Pastoral Associate to join their team. A Pastoral Associate is a non-ordained professional lay ecclesial minister who shares with the Pastor or on-site Pastoral Team the overall care of the Parish. The ministry of the Pastoral Associate is comprehensive, relating to various aspects of Parish life as designated by the pastor, e.g., liturgy, faith formation and development, administration, pastoral care, or social outreach. This is a part-time position, 18-hours a week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with the Pastor, and with other members of the Parish staff in the overall pastoral ministry of
  the Parish.
• Collaborates in the overall process of the Parish administration including: needs assessment, pastoral planning, decision-making, implementation, etc.
• Acts as Director or Coordinator of one or more of the Parish ministries or programs as agreed upon by mutual negotiation.
• Participate in the recruitment, training, and formation of other members of the Parish staff including volunteers.
• Leads communal prayer when needed and liturgically appropriate.
• Is a significant presence at primary Parish gatherings, such as Sunday liturgies and social functions.
• Assists or provides for ministry to persons in crisis.
• Serves on the Parish Pastoral Council, as an ex-officio member.
• Participates in regular staff meetings.
• Performs other tasks to be determined and agreed upon at staff meetings.
• Demonstrates an interest in the initiation of new members in the parish community and in the process of evangelization and renewal.
• Relates to parish, vicariate, and archdiocesan structures as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in pastoral or theological studies, in divinity, or its equivalent, from an accredited
  Catholic institution is required.
• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing.
• Must be registered and certified by the Archdiocese of Boston as a Pastoral Associate.
• Demonstrated management, leadership, and group process skills.
• Must be a strong communicator both in written and oral forms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.

PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE ELEMENTS:
Ability to use a computer keyboard for up to 8 hours/day. Ability to sit for up to 8 hours/day.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

The duties and requirements described above are representative of those encountered during performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.