About the Diocese

The Diocesan office works together as a collaborative team. An emphasis is placed on healthy and robust communication skills within the workplace and each staff member is encouraged to strive for continued professional development. 

About the Work

This project will create Episco-Parenting Care Kits that provide parenting support and resources, accessible digital lessons on key tenets of our faith tradition, as well as guidance for modeling Christian practices and demonstrating beliefs to children on a daily basis. These compilations are along the lines of other subscription box models, but with an additional meal component for specific boxes that echo the theme and provide whole-family activities.

Parents will be able to customize their experience by choosing the package topics and tracks by age, family event, or religious practice. Recipients of these kits will be connected to other parents and caregivers through a private online social platform and an annual convening event for families. All kits will be available in both English and Spanish to meet the changing demographic needs of our region and welcome new families into the Episcopal faith tradition.

The Ideal Candidate

You will thrive in the role of Grant Manager if you are a creative self-starter with a proven track record for bringing projects from concept to completion. Also necessary to the role is experience supporting faith formation within the Episcopal Church.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates/sources program and activity content for faith formation kits.
• Partners with key experts in child psychology, theological pedagogy, developmental education, and curriculum design to ensure the work equips parents and caregivers with rich material rooted in authentic faith practices and effective pedagogical principles.
• Creates framework for online parent support groups and in-person annual convening of families.
• Develops and provides hands-on training of priests/clergy and children and youth ministers. 

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in completing projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
• Authored and developed Christian Education curriculum.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Episcopal ethos.

About the Community

Living in New Orleans, one can experience a rich culture, great music, wonderful food, and a true sense of community. As each neighborhood provides its own sense of style and characteristics you are bound to find one you like. With the cost of living lower than most major cities, New Orleans provides a wonderful opportunity to be a part of city life while not breaking a budget.

Of note: this position does not require living in New Orleans but proximity to the Diocesan offices is required for inter-office collaboration.