Associate Director of Formation

Job Description

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF FORMATION

Andre House Description

Andre House of Hospitality is a vibrant ministry of the Congregation of Holy Cross serving the people of downtown Phoenix. Established in the Catholic worker tradition, Andre House (AH) is a center of hospitality and services for people who are experiencing homelessness since 1985. Named after St. Andre Bessette, a brother in the Congregation of Holy Cross, Andre House exists to make God known, loved, and served through the corporal works of mercy. AH serves our "guests" with their primary evening meal six days a week and provides other important services to this community including the supply of clothing, access to showers and hygiene alternatives, laundry service, storage lockers, and advocacy/referrals to partner agencies. Andre House has a professional staff of approximately fifteen members and is reliant on volunteers who serve approximately 8,000 "four-hour shifts" per year.

Position Overview

The Associate Director of Formation is a key member of the administrative team, with responsibilities for overseeing essential elements of the human formation and the development of key volunteers who provide the backbone of the service model. This position provides leadership, administration, coordination, recruitment, education, and evaluation of all aspects related to the Cor Team program (a post-graduate service program), Summer Undergraduate Interns, religious seminarians on experience placements, and fall/winter/spring break undergraduate students serving at Andre House throughout the year. This position works closely with the Pastoral Director (chaplain) in fulfilling these responsibilities related to the human formation of those individuals involved in these intentional service opportunities. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee and lead the Cor Team Program, a post-graduate service program. Including recruitment, selection, orientation, formation, and supervision, evaluation of participants.
- Coordinate the Cor Network, a group of local volunteers who assist in on-going formation support of Cor Team members.
- Create and lead formation retreats for individuals involved in the Cor Team Program, in collaboration with the Chaplain/Director of Pastoral Services.
- Plan, execute, and lead all orientation activities for Cor Team, Summer Undergraduate Interns, religious seminarians on experience placements, and fall/winter/spring break undergraduate students.
- Routinely meet with Cor Team Members to review personal goals related to the dimensions of personal development: intellectual, spiritual, human, pastoral, communal. Assist in identifying wrap-around services to support Cor Team Members (i.e., spiritual direction, mental health services, physical health, etc).
- On a regular basis, participate as a member of the team providing direct services to guests of Andre House.
- As a key component of the creation of community through a ministry of accompaniment, the AD for Formation will attend daily Mass and other faith formation activities, alongside members of the Cor Team.
- Provide a ministry of presence in all facets of Andre House, including among volunteers, staff, and guests.
- Manage alumni network of past Cor Team members, in collaboration with the Director of Mission Advancement.
- Coordinate regular check-ins with Cor Team members and other key volunteers.
- Work in collaboration with the Formation Team, which is made up of the Associate Director of Formation, Pastoral Director, and Executive Director of Andre House. The Formation Team serves the purpose as a consultatory gathering to aid the Associate Director of Formation in executing the formation strategy to support this program. The AD of Formation regularly convenes this gathering, sets the agenda, and manages the meetings.
- Partner closely with key external partners to Andre House, including college/university post-grad service coordinators, career service offices, service-learning offices, graduate programs in theological studies, etc.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with key members of the US Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross, such as local superiors, Rector of Moreau Seminary, Provincial Assistant for Apostolic Mission & Charism, etc.
- Travel required related to post-grad recruitment events on college/university campuses, along with overnight retreats related to formation throughout the year (approximately 10% of role)

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree strongly preferred in theological studies, pastoral studies, divinity, human formation, or similar; or commensurate experience in communal formation in a pastoral care context.
- Working knowledge of Catholic Social Teaching, dimensions of human formation
- Experience in spiritual direction, or pastoral ministry related roles, preferred.
- Experience working with college students and post-college aged people.
- Practicing Catholic, in full communion with the Catholic Church, along with a respect for the local diocese of Phoenix and the Congregation of Holy Cross.
- Appreciation of and ability to promote and educate others on Holy Cross spirituality, mission, and charism.

About the Employer

Andre House makes God known, loved and served by feeding, clothing and comforting the most vulnerable among us, offering dignity and hospitality to all who pass through our door.