The United States Catholic Conference, a national non profit organization located in N.E., D.C., has an opening in the Office for Pastoral Care of Migrants Refugees for a Coordinator of Ethnic Ministries. This person coordinates efforts at the national level to support the pastoral care ministry of the church toward immigrants, migrants and refugees, with a particular emphasis on Africa and Caribbean communities. Special emphasis is placed on assisting dioceses to develop the capacity to welcome and meet the pastoral care needs of newly arrived immigrants and refugees, especially those without established ethnic communities and provide the new groups culturally and linguistically appropriate pastoral responses. Successful candidates will have a Graduate Degree in Social Sciences, Theology, or related field and at least three to five years of related work experience.
Position requires a good understanding of the English, a second language preferably French.
The candidate will have general knowledge of the history of Christianity in Africa. The candidate should have familiarity of Catholic social teachings. Competitive starting salary with an excellent fringe benefit package including free parking. Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. No telephone calls, please.