PARISH NAME

ASCENSION

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Position Title:

EVENT COORDINATOR

Opening Date:

SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

Closing Date:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Location of Job:

ASCENSION CATHOLIC CHURCH

Location Address:

743 SE 76TH Ave., PORTLAND, OR 97215

Position:

Part-time, exempt, not benefits eligible. (Could possibly be combined with open Administrative Assistant Position to be full-time benefits eligible.) 6 hours/Week +

Events Position Summary:

The Event Coordinator will oversee the planning and execution of parish welcoming, community-building, and fundraising events at a medium-large diverse Catholic Church. Empower and support volunteers and maintain a database of parishioner skills and interests.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Welcoming Newcomers

• All Parish Community Building Events:

• Coordinate Established and New Monthly-Fundraisers and Community- Events
• Coordinate a Fundraising Team
• Maintain List of Parish Volunteers
• Stewardship Follow-up/Ministry Sign-up
• Adoration Coordinator
• Assist with Parish Retreats
• Coordinate/Assist with Funeral Receptions
• Maintains a strict level of confidentiality on all matters relating to Parish/School business.
• Performs other work-related duties as requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Minimum Qualifications:

Active Catholic, Welcoming, Friendly, Energetic, Team-player, Organized, Proficient with computers and database, Able to maintain professional and friendly decorum under pressure (i.e., leading up to and during events), Leadership skills, Able to meet deadlines, Able to flourish in a multicultural and bilingual setting, Basic Spanish and English required, Strong writing skills in at least one language, Experienced in event planning.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, sit, hear, and use repetitive motion of the hands/wrists. Lifts and moves items up to 20 pounds. Please submit your resume and cover letter to sgrigar@ascensionpdx.org.