Archbishop Emeritus Mancini's Letters to the Faithful

Alpha Coordinator
Saint Benedict Parish
Halifax, NS
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth

Primary Functions of the Position 

The Alpha Coordinator at Saint Benedict Parish has a passionate desire for people to encounter Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit. As such, the Alpha Coordinator will be responsible for running successful Alpha courses at the parish. It is the role of the Alpha Coordinator to call forth, equip, and lead the entire team of people who help to make each Alpha course a success (table, administrative, kitchen, hospitality, speakers, tech, etc.). The Alpha Coordinator sets the tone for the culture within the ministry, making each Alpha course a fun space of welcome, community, faith exploration, and encounter. The Alpha Coordinator is part of our staff team and will be supported by a Pastoral Director who sits on the Parish Leadership Team. The Alpha Coordinator works in alignment with the Pastor and the Parish Leadership Team and is expected to participate fully with the staff, including, but not limited to staff prayer, staff meetings, and Leadership Summits. They will work on site with some flexibility for remote working hours, including some evenings and weekends.

 Key Responsibilities 

• Growing the number of new Alpha team and Alpha guests, innovating according to Alpha best practices, new strategies for reaching the lost.
• Leading the strategic direction of Alpha while developing a wider culture of evangelization in the parish.
• Developing leaders through a leadership pipeline: identifying, inviting, and supporting people to serve at Alpha courses with increasing responsibility and authority.
• Working closely with the Life Group Coordinator to ensure that Alpha graduates are invited to go deeper in their discipleship after going through the Alpha pipeline.
• Tracking the Alpha guest and team metrics in our Church Suite database
• Maintaining the metrics of Alpha courses run at the parish

Position Requirements 

The ideal candidate will have: 

• A strong personal faith in Jesus and a passion for helping people go deeper in their faith with Him
• An understanding of and love for the Saint Benedict Parish Vision, Mission, and Game Plan
• Excellent gifts in connecting with people
• Time management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An ability to work collaboratively with people on staff, other church leaders, parishioners, and families The leadership skills to recruit, train, and empower a team of volunteers
• Humility and teachability as an ongoing learner

Conditions of Employment 

• Satisfactory background check and in compliance with the Responsible Ministry Protocol
• Compliance with all relevant Archdiocesan policies

How to Apply: 

Please submit a resume with “ Alpha Coordinator ” in the subject line to Fr. Isaac Longworth, CC at

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The position will remain open until a successful appointment has been made. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Parish Secretary (Part-Time)
Paroisse Notre-Dame de L’Assomption
Yarmouth Location
7317 Highway 3, Ste Anne-du-Ruisseau N-É B0W 2X0
Archdiocese of Halifax – Yarmouth

Accountability:

The Parish Secretary is directly accountable to the Pastor or his designate.

Job Summary:

Paroisse Notre-Dame de l’Assomption is a vibrant and welcoming community dedicated to fostering spiritual growth and providing support to all members. The Parish Secretary is responsible for a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to support the smooth operation of the parish.

The position requires 20 hours per week, Tuesdays to Fridays; 9 a.m. to 2p.m.

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Typing and printing the church bulletin.
• Creating and managing mass schedules, as well as coordinating priest schedules.
• Answering phones, checking emails, and relaying messages to the appropriate staff members.
• Printing Baptismal and marriage certificates.
• Assisting priests and deacons in connecting with funeral homes for funeral details.
• Keeping parish registers up to date and assisting with research in parish registers for parishioners.
• Ordering candles, church envelopes, hosts, wine, and other necessary supplies.
• Maintaining constant communication with the bookkeeper, informing them about all deposits and collection counts weekly.
• Keeping in contact with all committee members and attending monthly Pastoral committee meetings.
• Performing sundry duties as needed to support the parish's operations.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12, plus administrative diploma or degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.  
• Previous experience in an administrative or clerical role, preferably within a church or non-profit setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in the French language is required
• Understanding and support of the mission of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth
• Good problem-solving – ability to resolve complex issues and unforeseen obstacles quickly and efficiently
• Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith, structure, and culture
• Must meet the Archdiocesan Responsible Ministry Protocol requirements.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the parish.

Company benefits:

• Comprehensive dental, vision, and extended health coverage
• Matched pension contributions
• Three weeks of vacation and general leave

How to Apply:

If you feel that the Holy Spirit is steering you to this ministry and you have the necessary qualifications, we need to hear from you! Submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest and experience to Paroisse Notre-Dame de L’Assomption office: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with Parish Secretary in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

Condition of employment:

The offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of references and credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.