Assistant to Congregation Justice Coordinator

Varied Hours

Job description

Main Function:

Provides technical, administrative, and collaborative support to the Congregation Justice Coordinator and the Congregation Justice Committee. Collaborates with the Congregation Justice Coordinator and the Communications Department to create and post justice-related materials across various platforms, including website, social media, and print and electronic publications.

Essential Functions

Justice Responsibilities 

• Collaborates with the Congregation Justice Coordinator in assisting the Congregation to live out and respond to issues related to Congregation Corporate Stands and Family of Holy Cross Statements.
• Collaborates with Congregation Justice Coordinator and Communications Department to prepare and coordinate justice-related social media content.
• Researches, recommends, and prepares action alerts using multichannel communications such as email and web-based applications.
• Helps plan and prepare for the Congregation Justice Committee’s (CJC) annual meeting, disperses funds to CJC members for travel expenses and area justice projects, and helps format members’ contributions for the VIVAT International Annual Report.
• Coordinates justice-related events, web conference meetings, and special projects in collaboration with Congregation Justice Coordinator.
• Does research and analysis on justice issues as requested.
• Manages the Justice Resource Library.
  • Orders resource materials, as directed.
  • Maintains an electronic database of resources.
  • Responds to requests for resource materials.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for effective and efficient office operations of the Congregation Justice Office.
• Processes travel expenses and check requests.
• Maintains General Leadership Team Donations account.
  • Processes check requests.
  • Corresponds with groups that receive funding.
  • Maintains files.
• Oversees department files and maintains a “tickler file” of annual and occasional activities and responsibilities of the Congregation Justice Office.
• Orders and maintains inventory of supplies.
• Renews memberships and subscriptions.
• Develops and carries out projects as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy in all matters concerning the Justice office.
• Complies with work rules, regulations, and instructions; follows established systems and procedures; completes assignments with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications 

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with competence in social justice issues and Catholic Social Teaching. Bachelor’s degree preferred. A demonstrated ability to research and do social analysis and write in a professional manner articles for publication that conform to a prescribed style and format.

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years working with social justice issues and at least one (1) year of administrative experience supporting executive level management is required.

COVID-19 considerations: All applicants are required to wear a mask, receive temperature screenings, and maintain social distance.

Other Acknowledgements:

Sisters of the Holy Cross, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. In order to protect the right to equal employment opportunity, this organization does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin, creed, or qualified individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all of the job-related duties, responsibilities, or activities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.