Mission Coordinator

TO APPLY: Send a resume and cover letter to the Office of Human Resources at hr@dio.org or mail to 1615 W Washington St, Springfield, IL 62702Missions Coordinator Department for Communications, Stewardship and Faith Promotion We are seeking a mission-driven employee with a desire to us their skills, knowledge, and proven experience in service to the Church. As the Missions Coordinator you would advance the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois’ participation in the Church’s worldwide mission by supporting The Pontifical Mission Societies (TPMS) through the Office for Missions, under the direction of the Director of Missions, while collaborating regularly with regional and national TPMS leadership and serving as a key diocesan liaison. TPMS, the Church’s official mission agency, fosters understanding and support for the Church’s global missionary work; locally this includes promoting World Mission Sunday, partnering with the Missionary Childhood Association, and coordinating the Missionary Cooperative Program (MCP), which brings visiting missioners to parishes across the Diocese. The role blends faith-driven formation with practical coordination—managing communications, records, and logistics in close partnership with the Office of Accounting—and ensures that the Office for Missions’ steady annual rhythm of activities is carried out with clarity, accuracy, and professional, pastorally sensitive conduct within diocesan offices and in public ministry settings. Why Join Us? ✓ Live Your Faith: Serve the Church while using your professional expertise in a meaningful way. ✓ Be Part of a Dynamic Team: Be a part of a team who strives to bring about the Kingdom through their work and interactions. ✓ Make a Lasting Impact: Help parishes and schools strengthen their policies and governance. This is a full-time on-site position working a 4 day work week. Key Responsibilities • Coordinate the Missionary Cooperative Program (MCP), including application intake, communication with participating organizations, and tracking assignments. • Support the Missionary Childhood Association, including monitoring and providing content for the “TPMS Moderator” Facebook group and assisting the Director in planning the annual Mission Mass for Catholic school students. • Support promotional efforts for World Mission Sunday and assist with correspondence and logistics for other TPMS initiatives as needed. • Maintain organized records for mission programs and appeals. • Serve as a point of contact for parishes regarding special offertories, particularly World Mission Sunday. • Assist visiting MCP missioners with logistical and procedural questions. • Track mission collection submissions and follow-up as needed in partnership with accounting. • Process check requests and prepare payments with accompanying correspondence. • Maintain calendars, files, and digital records related to mission programs. • Process incoming and outgoing mail related to TPMS. Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Catholic Pastoral Center 2 • Support efforts to promote awareness of the Church’s missionary activity within the Diocese, in collaboration with other diocesan offices as appropriate. What We’re Looking For • Practicing Catholic in full communion with the teachings of the Church. • Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and recurring deadlines. • Commitment to the mission of the Diocese and the teachings of the Catholic Church. • Ability to effectively use standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, copier, scanner). • Proven ability to solve problems within job duties and make effective decisions. • Ability to perform all job responsibilities, including data entry, while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Excellent organizational and recordkeeping skills. • Ability to follow through with work assignments to completion. • Ability to be a self-starter and work with minimal supervision. • Ability to interpret data and provide recommendations for process improvements. • Ability to represent the Diocese professionally in all communications. • Willingness to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. • Valid driver’s license. Great Benefits • Salary Range of $20-$24 per hour. • Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance options. • Employer paid life insurance and voluntary life options • 403b non-elective contribution • Paid parental leave • Generous paid time off and holiday/holy day schedule • Opportunities for spiritual formation and participation in Curia events • A chance to work in a faith-centered environment with dedicated professional Mission Summary: “The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois seeks a dynamic and joyfully Catholic individual to help us “build a fervent community of intentional and dedicated missionary disciples of the Risen Lord and steadfast stewards of God’s creation who seek to become saints.” (Fourth Diocesan Synod, Statue#1). Every member of the Curia staff, as an extension of the ministry of the Diocesan Bishop, has a ministerial calling, and each position has a ministerial aspect. Every employee or consultant, whether employed by the Diocese, a parish within the diocese, or a Catholic School, shall act in an honest and forthright manner in all workplace concerns; treat co-workers, supervisors, volunteers, parishioners, students, and visitors with respect; and conduct themselves in a moral and ethical manner consistent with Catholic principles, including but not limited to the Church’s teaching on sexual ethics and human dignity. The full job description may be requested from the Office for Human Resources at hr@dio.org.