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Christ Church Episcopal

Parish Life Coordinator

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $50,000/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Glen Allen, VA (Remote)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

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What they do

A Director of Religious Education directs educational programs and activities for a denominational group such as a church or synagogue. Coordinates the work of volunteer religious education teachers and plans classes and curriculum designed to introduce children and adults to the beliefs and practices of the congregation or denomination.

$53,565 / year median in the U.S.

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Job Description

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Vision insurance Wellness resources 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Parish Life Coordinator

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

(CONTINUED) Coordinate ministry teams and program staff to ensure needs are met and coordinated for church gatherings. Work closely with the Director of Communications to prepare weekly bulletins, ministry slides, eNews, and direct parish communication. Event coordination for weddings and funerals (including bulletins, flowers, musicians, etc.) Schedule worship volunteers and prepare and distribute readings for worship. Order office and worship supplies. Help identify ministries areas to highlight and work with the Director of Communications to tell the story. Maintain the Realm database as well as the internal office server. Prepare Vestry materials as needed. Point person for all large community events (festivals, parties, Shrine Mont, fundraisers, ministry fair, etc.) Support the Rector with various administrative tasks and church-related business. Check mail, email, and voicemail daily; respond to inquiries and forward messages as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES A

passion for ministry Proven ability to think strategically about culture and systems Collaborative Storyteller Connector

CORE COMPETENCIES

Interpersonal Skills:

Demonstrates ability to engage and listen to others to gain an understanding of core elements of content that needs to be communicated to the staff and the parish.

Production:

Helps storyboard, and support the production of original content for digital evangelism and in-house formation.

Organizational Skills:

demonstrates the ability to stay organized to meet deadlines. Must be able to work with a high degree of accuracy.

Leadership Skills:

demonstrates the ability to lead and guide ministry teams to help them achieve their goals.

Initiative:

Ability to take the lead in forging new connections between ministry teams, helping them meet their goals.

WORK STATUS

The Parish Life Coordinator will work primarily from Christ Church's campus in Glen Allen, Virginia. Limited travel within the Diocese of Virginia may be necessary for this position. Expected work days are Monday thru Thursday (9-3) as well as being available for evening programming and weekends (primarily Sunday) when necessary.

COMPENSATION AND ORDINATION STATUS

This position is anticipated to be a lay role. The compensation package will vary according to the candidate's experience and education, consistent with Christ Church and diocesan policies. The anticipated salary range is $45,000 - $55,000 with generous benefits.

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

The Reverend Ken Malcolm, Rector Christ Church Email:

rector@ccerva.org 3 Flexible work from home options available.