Holy Trinity Parish, Fort Dodge, IA, is seeking a Parish Life Director. This position is responsible for the establishing of a permanent Catholic presence in a recognized leadership role; witness to shared responsibility of clergy, lay religious and laity in the Church as encouraged by Vatican II and the new Code of Canon Law; and recognizing and utilizing the variety of gifts present in the parish. This individual will oversee and work with various ministries including Worship, Teaching, Service, Administration and Personnel, and is accountable to the Pastor for overseeing the life and the goods of the parish.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in coordinating weekly liturgies, and oversee recruiting, training and scheduling of various liturgical ministers.
• Provide opportunities for spiritual growth in and out of the parish.
• Oversee and assist in facilitating all sacramental preparations and religious education programs for the parish community.
• Be available for personal or spiritual guidance and support; cooperate with local ministerial and ecumenical groups; and promote social justice and action.
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations and Finance in preparing the parish budget as well as annual financial reports.
• Represent or promote representation from the parish at diocesan or other functions as appropriate.
• Provide leadership for the Parish Pastoral Council and parish committees.
• Oversee that parish sacramental records are updated; provide for weekly parish bulletins.
• Maintain job descriptions, participate in interviews, and prepare engagement letters for hired staff.
• Facilitate the relationships between staff members, volunteers, council, committee and board members; facilitate conflict resolution among those groups when needed.
• Do annual performance reviews for personnel and key volunteers.

• A baptized, confirmed, practicing Catholic.
• A Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in theology, religious education, religious studies, or any similar program related to parish ministry, with experience and demonstrated competency in parish work and pastoral skills.
• Collaborative leadership ability.
• Self-motivating, organized, responsible; good physical and psychological health.
• Spiritual development and active prayer life.
• Healthy communication and conflict resolution skills.

Salary based on qualifications. Apply for the position by mailing a cover letter and resume to Msgr. Kevin McCoy, Holy Trinity Parish, 2220 4^th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.