Parish Specialist

Interim Parish Specialist

This position requires a minimum of 1 year experience in using CCO materials, methods, and programs.

WHY DOES THIS POSITION EXIST IN CCO?

CCO’s mission is to raise up Christ-centered, Spirit-filled leaders to evangelize the world one person at a time. As we seek to fulfill CCO’s 10 Year Vision in the Beyond space, our partnerships with parishes, dioceses and key movements are one of the most important areas to invest in. The Parish Specialist lives CCO’s mission in a very practical way by being the hands on Accompanier to grow these external relationships, partnering to help raise up multiplying movements of Intentional Accompaniment around the world. 

WHAT DOES THIS POSITION DO FOR CCO?

• Raise up multiplying missionaries around the world using CCO’s methods 
• Support and deepen key global partnerships 
• Enflesh IA and missionary culture in parishes and dioceses through Beyond’s programming and coaching
• Support alumni and other like-hearted leaders
• Develop and refine teachings and trainings
• Expand CCO’s reach in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Ireland, and around the world

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

We’re looking for people with the following qualities and skills:

• Must have proven track record of multiplication
• Must have experience as a either a movement builder in a parish or a team leader on campus
• Must have experience using CCO materials, methods and programs
• Experience applying Intentional Accompaniment in a variety of contexts is valuable. 
• Are passionate about parish evangelization
• Are entrepreneurial and agile in their ability to coach and redirect on the fly
• Remote accompaniment experience is an asset
• All employees of CCO are required to participate in the mission of the New Evangelization within the Catholic Church and work toward the propagation of the Gospel. This includes taking the initiative to lead CCO Catholic Faith studies, share the kerygma (through tools like the Ultimate Relationship booklet), and/or participation in the evangelization efforts of CCO, including opportunities to participate in CCO Missions. 

POSITION CRITERIA

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL: 3

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time 

DEPARTMENT: Formation

REPORTS TO: Parish Manager

CATEGORY: Missionary MPD Funded Staff

LOCATION: CCO National Headquarters in Ottawa (no remote option)

WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal Office Conditions with regular travel

APPLICATION DEADLINE: open until filled

POSITION START DATE:  immediate/negotiable

POSITION STATUS: Vacant 

MISSION PARTNER DEVELOPMENT (MPD)

All CCO staff have the unique opportunity and privilege to rely on God’s providence. The successful candidate will develop their own team of financial and prayer supporters who contribute directly to the funds for their salary. For more information on MPD, please see our MPD FAQ at http://careers.cco.ca. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only qualified applicants will be contacted. 

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For more information on this or other employment opportunities with CCO, please contact our Human Resources Department at hr@cco.ca or (613) 736-1999.