The Catholic University of America

The Sheen Initiative Project Support Coordinator will assist the Director in planning and executing a variety of initiatives that support and revitalize Catholic preaching. This part-time role focuses on digital media oversight, communication coordination, and event management. The coordinator will work closely with the director, advisory groups, project leads, and STRS, managing logistics for workshops and programs while ensuring effective evaluation and reporting. 

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $25.00/hr-$30.00/hr

Program Coordination

• Assist the Director with program planning, scheduling, catering, and facilities arrangements.
• Serve as overall logistics lead for the Summer Sheen Preaching Program.
• Recruit, train, and direct volunteers working at events.
• Serve as a liaison for advisory groups, program participants, and collaborators.
• Ensure professional, timely, and clear communication with all participants and stakeholders.
• Prepare evaluations and assessment reports for hosted programs.

Communications and Digital Media

• Coordinate communication among Sheen Initiative staff, advisory teams, seminar leads, and STRS.
• Draft and share program updates, announcements, and promotional content.
• Oversee updates to the Sheen Initiative webpage and digital media platforms.
• Support publicity and outreach efforts to increase visibility of programs.
• Assist with writing and editing monthly newsletters.

Administrative Support

• Manage day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure smooth program operations.
• Maintain an up-to-date timeline and master calendar of Sheen Initiative events and programs.
• Schedule and prepare materials for monthly Sheen staff meetings.
• Process invoices and payments related to program operations.
• Maintain accurate records, files, and reports for internal and external use.
• Support the Director with correspondence, scheduling, and documentation
• Assist the Preaching Manual Editor with administrative tasks related to the preaching manuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or Associate’s degree with 3+ years of relevant work experience).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience maintaining web pages and digital media accounts.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Experience in event coordination or project support within a nonprofit, educational, or faith-based context.
• Comfort with digital communications platforms, project management tools, and/or event registration software.
• Experience with education management systems,
• Experience with current or recent emergent technology.
• Experience working in a university setting with team project coordination. 
• Experience working within a diocesan setting.