Diocesan Synod Program Manager

Job Description

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond is seeking a Diocesan Synod Program Manager as it prepares for the 2025 Jubilee Year. The Diocese plans to hold a Diocesan Synod from Pentecost 2025 to Pentecost 2026, creating a space for the community to engage in meaningful conversations, come together in faith, and pray collectively, united in the Eucharist.

The Diocesan Synod Program Manager will oversee the logistical elements of planning and implementing this process. This individual will work with Diocesan offices, parishes, ministries and advisory bodies to help this process succeed within the outlined timeframe. They will coordinate between the diocese and parishes, manage the logistics of different sessions, resulting reports required as part of this effort, and ensure the broad marketing and communication of the Diocesan Synod. Additionally, this role will be the primary administrative point person for external constituencies helping drive the Synodal process.

Requirements
Knowledge/Skills:

Strong interpersonal skills in communication, collaboration, and group processes.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Strong negotiation skills.
Strong communication skills and writing skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in an office setting and at events.
Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment and meet deadlines.
Self-motivated, takes charge professionally, works easily alone or with others
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong computer skills include:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Diocesan systems (ParishSoft)
Project Management Software (Asana)

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree

Years and Types of Experience:

At least 3 years of project management experience is desired.
Paid or voluntary parish or Catholic school experience recommended.
Catholic in Good Standing is required
Familiarity with internal church governance and the application of the Code of Canon Law in Church praxis preferred.

The position is full-time (35 hours /week). The position is anticipated to run through July 2026, at which point the role and need for further program management will be reevaluated. Night and weekend hours may be required throughout the year. The anticipated regular schedule will be Monday-Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30 PM. The position is based out of the Diocesan Pastoral Center in Richmond and requires travel (when appropriate) to parishes or other event venues in the diocese.

Summary
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and full application. To apply, please click https://bit.ly/4f2q5Jj

For any questions, please contact Kelly Shumate, HR Generalist / Recruiter at jobs@richmonddiocese.org

About the Employer

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond has approximately 2800 Lay Employees working throughout the Diocese in almost every function, and we have many opportunities employment. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and hold a strong commitment to work/life balance as well as a focus on providing professional opportunities for ongoing success. We are a wonderful organization to consider working for - and we welcome all to apply. It is the policy of the Diocese of Richmond, not to discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin or handicap.