What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vincentian Services District Coordinator position at ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES?
Job Details
Description
Purpose: The Conference Coordinator works to learn and grow in Vincentian Charism in order to establish, support and promote Conferences of Charity groups in Catholic Parishes. The Conference Coordinator has an active role in promoting and instilling the three Pillars the Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Spirituality, Friendship and Service.
Responsibilities:
- Daily communication with volunteer members working in their local communities to assist them in living out the Mission of the Society.
- Passion for the mission of the Society to attract, recruit, train, and retain membership.
- Communicate with parish staff and leadership, i.e. priests and deacons, to establish new conferences/groups of the Society and to revitalize existing ones.
- Requires a moderate amount of weeknight work and travel.
- Requires a modest amount of weekend work and travel.
- Biannual national travel.
- Support member development in Vincentian Spirituality by studying and learning the Rule of the Society, and explanation of basic Catholic social teaching.
- Conduct training, and workshops on Vincentian formation, spirituality, history, accountability, culture, etc., as provided in training materials from the National Council of the Society.
- Assist in conflict resolution amongst volunteer members, and or those they serve, and or community members.
- Support Conferences in their completion of necessary Annual and on-going reporting, documentation, and filing as required by our National Council and government agencies.
- Support team members during all Vincentian events throughout the year with planning, execution and follow up for each event.
- Daily in office availability to receive emails, phone calls and in-person visits for assistance and referral from those we serve.
- Work with a team in the establishment of annual goals, tracking and reporting data.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- BA/BS degree or equivalent in a related field required.
- Fully bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Korean language proficiency is very helpful.
- Manages daily schedule; evening and weekend availability required.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
- Knowledge of Catholic faith and parish life. Two years of Conference level work recommended.
- Working knowledge of social media and social networks.
- Understanding of the Rule, structure, mission, and objectives of the Society.
- Prior volunteer-support experience recommended.
- Excellent computer skills; experience in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook; great internet research abilities required. Great communication skills required, oral and written. Excellent problem-solving skills; Good natured; Helpful attitude; and thrives in a busy environment.
Working Conditions & Physical Work Demands:
- Stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis.
- Lift and move up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
- Regular and on-time attendance is critical; hours occasionally exceed 40 hours per week.
Full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision and 403b options. The Society covers 90% of the cost for medical, vision, and HMO dental benefits
SVDPLA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
The society of St. Vincent de Paul will consider the employment of qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.
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