(07/18/2025)
St. John Vianney Catholic Church
St. Pete Beach

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  The Initiation Coordinator plans, organizes, and oversees the faith formation process for adults and children 9+ who want to become Catholic. This role supports the effective implementation of the Parish’s Christian Initiation program, ensuring that candidates receive thoughtful theological instruction, personal spiritual guidance, and a warm integration into parish life.

This is a part-time position averaging 15-20 hours per week. Sunday and evening hours required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Organize and manage the structure and schedule of the adult initiation program, guided by the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)
  • Develop and update curriculum materials
  • Coordinate formation sessions, retreats, and liturgical events
  • Maintain accurate records of necessary documentation and paperwork
  • Facilitate small group sessions and ensure each candidate is paired with a mentor or sponsor as needed
  • Work closely with parish leadership, volunteers, and Coordinator of Faith Formation to promote a cohesive formation experience
  • Work with the Liturgy Coordinator to plan necessary rites during and outside Sunday Mass
  • Promote the Initiate program within the parish through the bulletin, social media, and website
  • Office hours as needed
  • Other duties as assigned within the parameters of Faith Formation
  • Support and assist with parish-wide events as needed
  • Assist on rotation with parish staff information table on Sundays

COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS

  • Director of Stewardship
  • Faith Formation Coordinator
  • Liturgy Coordinator
  • Parish staff and volunteers

SKILLS

  • Must be a practicing Catholic, active in a Catholic parish, and express personal knowledge of the Catholic faith and commitment to Catholic ideals
  • Passion for sharing the faith and guiding adults on their faith journey
  • Previous experience in faith formation or adult education is preferred
  • Familiarity with the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults or a willingness to learn the process
  • Ability to work independently
  • Collaborative/friendly work style with ability to project professionalism, sincerity, sensitivity, and empathy
  • Good organizational skills, be detail-oriented, deadline-aware, persistent, helpful, team-minded, and personable
  • Great customer service skills
  • Ability to work nights and weekends
  • Proficiency with computer apps such as Canva, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with Parish Data Systems database and Flocknote
  • A bachelor’s degree in theology, religious studies, or a related field is preferred but not required
  • Successfully pass a level II (FBI) criminal history background check and attend Safe Environment Training

TO APPLY

Please email your resume and a brief cover letter to Alan Martinez, Parish Business Manager:  amartinez@sjvcc.org